Automatic Transaxle Removal and Installation
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONLower Arm Removal Note
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 Removal Note
1. Support the engine by using the SST before removing the engine mounting member.
2. Remove the engine mounting member.
Drive Shaft Removal Note
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 Removal Note
- Hold the drive plate and remove the torque converter nuts.
Transaxle Removal Note
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.
Transaxle Installation Note
1. Set the transaxle on a jack and lift it into place.
2. Install the transaxle mounting bolts.
Tightening torque 55 - 80 Nm (5.6 - 8.2 kgf-m, 41 - 59 ft. lbs.)
Torque Converter Nuts Installation Note
- Hold the drive plate and install the torque converter nuts.
Tightening torque 35 - 49 Nm (3.5 - 5.0 kgf-m, 26 - 36 ft. lbs.)
No.4 Engine Mount Installation Note
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 image.
Tightening torque 44 - 60 Nm (4.4 - 6.2 kgf-m, 32 - 44 ft. lbs.)
4. Tighten the nuts of transaxle side.
Tightening torque 67 - 93 Nm (6.8 - 9.5 kgf.m, 50 - 68 ft. lbs.)
No.1 Engine Mount Installation Note
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 5AO) 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 the specified torque.
Tightening torque 67 - 93 Nm (6.8 - 9.5 kgf.m, 50 - 68 ft. lbs.)
No.2 Engine Mount Installation Note
1. Install the engine mount bracket to the transaxle, as shown in the image.
Tightening torque 38 - 51 Nm (3.8 - 5.3 kgf.m, 28 - 38 ft. lbs.)
2. Hand-tighten the nuts and bolts of the engine mount rubber.
Tightening torque 67 - 93 Nm (6.8 - 9.5 kgf.m, 50 - 68 ft. lbs.)
Joint Shaft
1. Insert the joint shaft to the transaxle.
2. Install the clip with the ends facing upward.
Tightening torque 42 - 62 Nm (4.3 - 6.3 kgf.m, 32 - 46 ft. lbs.)
Drive Shafts Installation Note
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 Installation Note
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
A: 64 - 89 Nm (6.5 - 9.1 kgf.m, 48 - 65 ft. lbs.)
B: 38 - 51 Nm (3.8 - 5.3 kgf-m, 28 - 38 ft. lbs.)
2. Tighten the No.2 engine mount rubber nut and bolt.
Tightening torque 67 - 93 Nm (6.8 - 9.5 kgf-m, 50 - 68 ft. lbs.)
3. Remove the SST (49 G017 5AO).