Removal and Replacement

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [GF4A-EL]
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.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the ATF into a container.
3. Remove the battery component.
4. Remove the fresh-air duct, air cleaner component.
5. Remove the front wheel and tire.
6. Remove the splash shield.
7. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
8. After removal, remove the oil pan to inspect the condition of the transaxle.
9. Install in the reverse order of removal.
10. Install the splash shield.
11. Install the wheel and tire.
12. Install the air cleaner component, fresh-air duct.
13. Install the battery component.
14. Fill the transaxle with the specified ATF after installation.
15. Inspect for leakage of ATF from all connecting points.
16. Connect the negative battery cable.
17. Inspect the operation of the transaxle range switch.
18. Inspect the operation of the selector lever.

19. Carry out the mechanical system test.
20. Carry out the road test.

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Exploded View and Legend

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Selector Cable Removal Note

1. Disconnect the selector cable from the manual shaft lever.
2. Pull out the selector cable from the cable bracket and remove it.

Lower Arm Removal Note

1. Remove the clinch bolt from the lower arm ball joint.

Caution Wrap a rag around the ball joint dust boot to protect it from damage.

2. Pry the lower arm out of the knuckle.

Tie-Rod End Removal Note

Caution The sharp edges of the SST can slice the tie-rod end dust boot. Install the SST so that the sharp edges are between the dust boot and the knuckle.

1. Remove the cotter pin and nut.
2. Disconnect the tie-rod end from the knuckle by using the SST.

Drive Shaft Removal Note
1. Remove the clip.

2. Remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor harness mounting nuts.

3. Separate the driver 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 on seal. Be careful when removing the drive shaft from the transaxle.

4. Separate the passenger side drive shaft from the transaxle by prying with a bar inserted between the outer ring and the transaxle, as shown in the figure.
5. Suspend the drive shaft with a rope.

6. Install the SST into the transaxle to hold the side gear.

Engine Mount Member Removal Note

Caution To prevent damage to the body, insert a rag into the gap between the fender and body, when installing the SST.

1. Support the engine by using the SST before removing the engine mounting member.
2. Remove the engine mounting member.

Torque Converter Nuts Removal Note

Hold the drive plate and remove the torque converter nuts.

Transaxle Removal Note

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

Warning Verify that the transaxle is securely supported by the jack. If the transaxle falls, serious injury or death and damage to the vehicle could result. Before removing the transaxle, make sure that the jack is securely supporting it.

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

4. Remove the transaxle.

Transaxle Installation Note

Warning Verify that the transaxle is securely supported by the jack. If the transaxle should falls, serious injury or death and damage to the vehicle could result. Before removing the transaxle, make sure that the Jack is securely supporting it.

1. Set the transaxle on a jack and lift it into place.

2. Install the transaxle mounting bolts.
Tightening torque
68 - 99 Nm (6.9 - 10.1 kgf.m, 50.0 - 73.0 ft. lbs.)
3. Install the torque converter nuts.
Tightening torque
38 - 60 Nm (3.8 - 6.2 kgf.m, 28 - 45 ft. lbs.)

4. Hand tighten No.4 engine mount nuts.
Tightening torque
75 - 104 Nm (7.6 - 10.7 kgf.m, 54.9 - 77.3 ft. lbs.)

Engine Mount Member Installation Note

1. Position the direction indicator on engine mount member bushings facing toward the front side, and install the bushings onto the engine mount member.
2. To install the engine mount member, put the No.2 engine mount stud bolts through the engine mount member installation holes.
3. Install the engine mount member bolts A and nuts A.
Tightening torque
A: 67 - 93 Nm (6.8 - 9.5 kgf.m, 50 - 68 ft. lbs.)
4. Loosely tighten the No.2 engine mount nuts B.
5. Remove the SST (engine support).

6. Tighten the No.2 engine mount nuts B.
Tightening torque
B: 75 - 104 Nm (7.6 - 10.7 kgf.m, 55 - 77 ft. lbs.)

No.1 Engine Mount Bolts Installation Note

Caution Align the transaxle bolt holes and the engine mount exactly. Any misalignment can result in bolts 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 align.
2. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque.

Joint Shaft Installation Note

1. Remove the SST from the transaxle case.
2. Verify that there is no damage to the oil seal.
3. Hand tighten bolts A.

4. Tighten the bolts A, B to the specified torque.
Tightening torque
43 - 61 Nm (4.3 - 6.3 kgf.m, 32 - 45 ft. lbs.)

Lower Arm Installation Note

1. Connect the lower arm to the knuckle and tighten the clinch bolt.
Tightening torque
43 - 58 Nm (4.4 - 6.0 kgf.m, 32 - 43 ft. lbs.)

2. Install the ABS wheel-speed sensor harness mounting nuts.
Tightening torque
7.9 - 10.7 Nm (80 - 110 kgf.cm, 69.5 - 95.4 inch lbs.)
3. Install the clip.

Tie-Rod End Installation Note

1. Install the locknut.
Tightening torque
43 - 56 Nm (4.3 - 5.8 kgf.m, 32 - 41 ft. lbs.)
2. Secure the locknut by using a new cotter pin.

Breather Hose Installation Note

- Position the marking on the oil hose side facing up and install it.

Selector Cable Installation Note
1. Install the selector cable to the cable bracket.

2. Install the clip to the selector cable.
3. Connect the selector cable to the manual shaft lever.