Replacement

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Part 2 Of 2:

REMOVAL / INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the ATF into a container.
3. Remove in the order shown in the illustration, referring to Removal Note.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal, referring to Installation Note.
5. Fill the transaxle with the specified ATF after installation.
6. Check for leakage of ATF from all connection points. Testing and Inspection
7. Connect the negative battery cable.
8. Check the operation of the transaxle range switch.





Inspection Of Operation
a. Verify that the starter operates only with the ignition switch at the START position and the selector lever in park/neutral position.
b. Verify that the back-up lights illuminate when shifted to R position with the ignition switch in the ON position.
c. Check the transaxle range switch, if not as specified.








Inspection Of Continuity
a. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
b. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
c. Disconnect the transaxle range switch connector.
d. Check for continuity at the transaxle range switch.
e. If not as specified, replace or adjust the transaxle range switch.
f. Connect the transaxle range switch connector.
g. Install the air cleaner assembly.
h. Connect the negative battery cable.

9. Check the operation of the selector lever as follows:
a. Turn the ignition switch to ON (engine off).





b. With the brake pedal depressed, verify that there is a "click" at each range when shifted in the pattern shown.
c. Verify that the selector lever can only be shifted as shown.
d. Verify that there is a "click" at each position when shifted from parks range.
e. Verify that the positions of the selector lever and the indicator are aligned.
f. If not as specified, adjust the indicator panel.





g. Verify that the vehicle operates in each selected range.
h. If not as specified, adjust the transaxle range switch.





10. Carry out the mechanical system test. Testing and Inspection
11. Carry out the road test. Testing and Inspection

Removal Note





Drive Shaft (22)
1. Remove the upper link (left side). Refer to Steering and Suspension.
2. Separate the right side drive shaft from the joint shaft by using a brass bar and a hammer.

CAUTION: The sharp edges of the drive shaft snap ring can slice or puncture the oil seal, which will result in oil leakage. Be careful when removing the drive shaft from the transaxle.





3. Separate the left-side drive shaft from the transaxle by prying with a bar inserted between the outer ring and the transaxle, as shown in the illustration.
4. Suspend the drive shaft by using a rope.





5. Install the Special Service Tool (SST) into the transaxle to hold the side gear.





No.4 Engine Mount (24)
1. Support the engine by using the SST before removing the No.4 engine mount.
2. Remove the No.4 engine mount.





Torque Converter Nuts (30)
Hold the drive plate and remove the torque converter nuts.





Transaxle (33)
1. Loosen the SST (engine support) and lean the engine toward the transaxle.





2. Support the transaxle on a jack.
3. Remove the transaxle mounting bolts.
4. Remove the transaxle.

Installation Note





Transaxle (33)
1. Set the transaxle on a jack and lift it into place.





2. Install the transaxle mounting bolts and tighten to 68 - 99 Nm (50 - 73 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the torque converter nuts and tighten to 38 - 60 Nm (28 - 44 ft. lbs.).
4. Hand-tighten the No.4 engine mount nuts.





No.1 Engine Mount Bolts (32)

CAUTION: Align the transaxle bolt holes and the engine mount exactly. Any misalignment can result in the bolt and bolt holes becoming damaged or stripped during installation.

1. Use the SST (engine support) to make sure the transaxle bolt holes and No.1 engine mount are aligned.
2. Tighten the bolts to 75 - 104 Nm (55 - 77 ft. lbs.).





Engine Mounting Member (26)
1. Install the engine mounting member and No.2 engine mount, making sure that the No.2 engine mount stud bolt passes through the No. 2 engine mount bracket installation hole.
2. Install bolts (A) as shown and tighten to 67 - 93 Nm (50 - 68 ft. lbs.).
3. Tighten nut (B) as shown to 75 - 104 Nm (55 - 77 ft. lbs.).





4. Tighten the No. 4 engine mount nuts. Tightening torque:
^ Bolts (A) 67 - 93 Nm (50 - 68 ft. lbs.)
^ Bolts (B) 41 - 60 Nm (32 - 44 ft. lbs.)
5. Remove the SST (engine support).





Driveshaft (22)
1. Remove the SST from the transaxle case.
2. Verify that there is no damage to the oil seal.

CAUTION: The sharp edges of the driveshaft snap ring can slice or puncture the oil seal, which will result in oil leakage. Be careful when installing the driveshaft to the transaxle.





3. Install the clip with the gap upward. Refer to Steering and Suspension.





4. Apply ATF to the oil seal lip, and install the drive shaft.
5. Verify that the drive shaft is correctly seated by pulling on the shaft. It must not slide out.