Automatic Transaxle Removal/Installation

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [FN4A-EL]
1. Remove the battery duct and battery cover.
2. Remove the following parts.
(1) Battery, battery tray and battery box.
(2) Air cleaner component.
(3) Exhaust manifold insulator.
(4) Front tires and splash shield.
(5) Under cover.
3. Drain the ATF.

Warning:
^ Improperly jacking a transaxle is dangerous. It can slip off the jack and may cause serious injury.

Caution:
^ To prevent the torque converter and transaxle from separating, remove the transaxle without tilting it toward the torque converter.

4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
6. Add ATF to the specified level.
7. Perform the following test. (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST [FN4A-EL].)(See ROAD TEST [FN4AEL].) Mechanical System Test Road Test





X : Test to be performed after the service work








Torque Converter Nuts Removal Note





1. Hold the crankshaft pulley to prevent the drive plate from rotating.





2. Remove the torque converter nuts from the starter installation hole.

No.4 Engine Mount Removal Note





1. To install the front shaft (RH) of the SST (49 C017 5A0), remove the clip shown in the figure.





2. Install the SST using the following procedure.

Caution:
^ Refer to the SST instruction manual for the basic handing procedure.





(1) Install the right rear shaft of the SST to the bolt of the right shock absorber as shown in the figure.
(2) Install the left rear shaft of the SST to the bolt of the left shock absorber (identical position to right side).





(3) Install front foot No.2 to the left/right front shaft of the SST, then align the groove of the front shaft of the SST with the folded up part of the vehicle as shown in the figure.
(4) Adjust the positions of the SST side bars so that they are the same height (left and right) and horizontal.
(5) Make sure each joint is securely tightened.





3. Suspend the engine using the SST.
4. Remove the battery tray bracket, No.4 engine mount rubber and bracket.

Transaxle Removal Note

Warning:
^ Remove the transaxle carefully, holding it steady. If the transmission falls it could be damaged or cause injury.

Caution:
^ To prevent the torque converter and transmission from separating, remove the transmission without tilting it toward the torque converter.





1. 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

Warning:
^ Install the transaxle carefully, holding it steady. If the transmission falls it could be damaged or cause injury.

Caution:
^ To prevent the torque converter and transmission from separating, install the transmission without tilting it toward the torque converter.

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





2. Install the transaxle mounting bolts.
Tightening torque 37.3-52.0 N-m (3.8-5.3 kgf-m, 27.6-38.3 ft-lbf)

No.1 Engine Mount and No.4 Engine Mount Installation Note





1. Install the No.4 engine mount bracket on the transaxle case and tighten nuts.





2. Install the No.1 engine mount rubber to the crossmember and temporarily tighten bolts.





3. Place the No.4 engine mount rubber with the body stud bolts passing through the holes and tighten the bolt as shown in the figure.





4. Place the battery tray bracket on the No.4 engine mount rubber with body stud bolts passing through the holes and tighten bolts and nuts in the order as shown in the figure.
5. Remove the SST.





6. Install the clip as shown in the figure.





7. Fully tighten the bolts

Caution:
^ Tighten the bolts in the order shown in the figure to prevent abnormal noise and vibration after assembly.
^ Tighten the bolts while being careful of their length to prevent interference between the steering gear housing and bolt.

Bolt length (measured from below the head)
Front crossmember side: 62 mm (2.441 in) No.1 engine mount bracket side: 65 mm (2.559 in)
Tightening torque
A type: 72.6-90.9 N-m (7.5-9.2 kgf-m, 53.6-67.0 ft-lbf)
B type: 93.1-116.6 N-m (9.5-11.8 kgf-m, 68.7-85.9 ft-lbf)

Torque Converter Nuts Installation Note





1. Hold the crankshaft pulley to prevent the drive plate from rotating.

Caution:
^ Loosely and equally tighten the torque converter nuts, then further tighten them to the specified tightening torque.





2. Tighten the torque converter mounting nuts.
Tightening torque 40.5-54.7 N-m (4.2-5.5 kgf-m, 29.9-40.3 ft-lbf)