Replacement
NOTES:- The oil pan could contain small chips, shavings, and other particles helpful in checking the condition of the transaxle and diagnosing certain problems.
- To ensure that all foreign particles stay in the oil pan, make sure that the transaxle is never tipped completely over while the oil pan is still installed.
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REMOVAL / INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise the vehicle on a vehicle hoist.
3. Drain the ATF into a container.
4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
5. After removal, remove the oil pan to check the condition of the transaxle.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal indicated in the table.
7. Fill the transaxle with the specified ATF after installation.
8. Check for leakage of ATF from all connecting points.
9. Connect the negative battery cable.
10. Check the operation of the transaxle range switch, as follows:
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a. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
b. Remove the battery, air cleaner component, and battery carrier.
c. Disconnect the transaxle range switch connector.
d. Check for continuity at the transaxle runny switch
e. If not as specified, replace or adjust the transaxle range switch.
f. Connect the transaxle range switch connector.
g. Install the battery carrier, air cleaner component, and battery.
h. Connect the negative battery cable.
11. Check the operation of the selector lever.
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 P position to 1 range.
e. Verify that the position of the selector lever and the indicator are aligned.
f. If not as specified, adjust the indicator panel as follows.
g. Verify that the position of the selector lever and the selector illumination light in the instrument cluster are aligned.
h. If not as specified, adjust the transaxle range switch.
i. Verify that the vehicle operates in each selected range.
12. Carry out the mechanical system test. Testing and Inspection
13. Carry out the road test. Testing and Inspection
Removal Note
Lower Arm (14)
1. Remove the clinch bolt from the lower arm ball joints.
CAUTION: Wrap a rag around the ball joint dust seal to protect it from damage.
2. Pry the lower arm out of the knuckle.
Engine Mounting Member (15)
1. Support the engine by using the Special Service Tool (SST) before removing the engine mounting member.
2. Remove the engine mounting member.
Drive Shaft (16)
CAUTION: The sharp edges of the drive shaft snap ring can slice or puncture the oil seal. Be careful when removing the drive shaft from the transaxle.
1. Separate the right side drive shaft from the transaxle by prying with a bar inserted between the outer ring and the transaxle.
2. Suspend the drive shaft with a rope.
3. Install the SST into the transaxle to hold the side gears.
Torque Converter Nuts (25)
Hold the drive plate and remove the torque converter nuts.
Transaxle (26)
1. Loosen the SST 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 (26)
1. Set the transaxle on a jack and lift it into place.
2. Install the transaxle mounting bolts. Tighten to 55 - 80 Nm (41 - 59 ft. lbs.).
Torque Converter Nuts (25)
Hold the drive plate and install the torque converter nuts. Tighten to 35 - 49 Nm (26 - 36 ft. lbs.).
No.4 Engine Mount (24)
1. Install the No.4 engine mount.
2. Hand-tighten the nuts of transaxle side.
3. Tighten the nuts and bolts of the body side, as shown in the illustration to 44 - 60 Nm (32 - 44 ft. lbs.).
4. Tighten the nuts of transaxle side to 67 - 93 Nm (50 - 68 ft. lbs.).
No.1 Engine Mount (21)
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 (49 G017 5A0) to make sure the transaxle bolt holes and the No.1 engine mount meet evenly.
2. After the 3 bolts are set in the holes, tighten the bolts to 67 - 93 Nm (50 - 68 ft. lbs.).
No.2 Engine Mount (20)
1. Install the engine mount bracket to the transaxle, as shown in the illustration. Tighten to 38 - 51 Nm (28 - 38 ft. lbs.).
2. Hand-tighten the nuts and bolts of the engine mount rubber. Tighten to 67 - 93 Nm (50 - 68 ft. lbs.).
Joint Shaft (17)
1. Insert the joint shaft to the transaxle.
2. Install the clip with the ends facing upward. Tighten to 42 - 62 Nm (32 - 46 ft. lbs.).
Drive Shafts (16)
CAUTION: The sharp edges of the drive shaft snap ring can slice or puncture the oil seal. Be careful when installing the drive shaft to the transaxle.
1. Remove the SST from the transaxle case.
2. Install the clip with the ends facing upward.
3. Apply ATF to the oil seal lip. Install the drive shaft.
4. Verify that the drive shaft is correctly seated by pulling on the shaft. It must not slide out.
Engine Mounting Member (15)
NOTE:
^ Verify that the engine mount rubbers are installed as shown.
^ Put the No.2 engine mount stud bolts in the installation holes when installing the engine mounting member.
1. Install the bolts and nuts as shown. Tightening torque:
^ Bolts A: 64 - 89 Nm (48 - 65 ft. lbs.).
^ Bolts B: 38 - 51 Nm (28 - 38 ft. lbs.).
2. Tighten the No.2 engine mount rubber nut and bolt to 67 - 93 Nm (50 - 68 ft. lbs.).
3. Remove the SST (49 G017 5A0).