Step 1-40

Special Tools:

1. CAUTION: In the case of abraded particles of metal, install a new valve body, fluid pipes, fluid cooler and torque converter.

NOTE: Clean the transaxle assembly to prevent the entry of dirt when reassembling.

NOTE: Do not clean brake band and friction plates with cleaning agents.

NOTE: If, during repair work, abraded particles are found in the transmission fluid (particles from the clutch or metal chips or debris), the transaxle must be disassembled completely and cleaned. Also, clean fluid pipes, fluid cooler and torque converter carefully; in case of extreme soiling the fluid pipes, fluid cooler and torque converter should be newly installed.

NOTE: In case of clutch abrasion, rinse the torque converter with clean automatic transmission fluid.

NOTE: Before taking measurements, compress all the clutches where axial play is detected to squeeze the oil out from between the plates.

Inspect transaxle during disassembly.





2. Remove the special tool.





3. CAUTION: Do not tilt the torque converter when removing it to avoid damaging the torque converter hub.

NOTE: The torque converter is filled with fluid. Position it on a table so that fluid will drain out of the torque converter into a drain pan.

Using the special tool, remove the torque converter.





4. Remove the output shaft speed (OSS) Sensor.





5. Using the special tool, secure the transaxle .





6. Position the drain pan under the transaxle, remove the drain plug, and drain the transmission fluid.





7. Remove the pump assembly driveshaft.





8. Using the special tools, remove and discard the torque converter impeller hub seal.





9. Using the special tools, remove the LH and RH differential seals.
1 Install the special tool.
2 Install the special tool.
3 Remove and discard the differential seals.





10. Remove the turbine shaft speed (TSS) sensor.
1 Remove the bolt.
2 Remove the TSS sensor.





11. Remove and discard the TSS sensor O-ring seal.





12. Remove the transaxle fluid filler tube bolt.





13. Remove the transaxle fluid filler tube.





14. Remove and discard the transaxle filler tube grommet.





15. NOTE: Before removing the speedometer driven gear, position the transaxle with the pump facing downward.

Remove the speedometer driven gear assembly.
1 Remove the bolt and clamp.
2 Remove the speedometer driven gear.





16. Remove and discard the speedometer driven gear O-ring seal.





17. NOTE: This transaxle uses a speedometer driven gear that can be taken apart.

Remove the speedometer driven gear from its bore, and inspect the speedometer driven gear for nicks, chips or wear (install a new as necessary).





18. Remove the transmission range (TR) sensor.
1 Remove the bolts.
2 Remove the TR sensor from the manual valve detent lever shaft.





19. NOTE: Remove the bolts in the indicated sequence.

Remove the main control cover bolts, and cover.





20. Remove and discard the gasket.
21. Inspect the fitting of the main control cover vent tube for blockage.





22. Remove the solenoid body assembly wiring harness retaining clip.





23. NOTE: Remove the bolts in the indicated sequence.

Remove the main control valve body bolts.





24. CAUTION: Do not allow loose manual valve to become damaged.

Disconnect the Z-link from the manual valve when lifting the main control valve body from the case.





25. CAUTION: Do not pull on solenoid body electrical connector wires, or use a hammer on the electrical connector.

Remove the solenoid body electrical connector.
1 Release the retaining tabs and push the connector through the transaxle case.
2 Remove and discard the electrical connector O-ring seal.





26. Support the manual valve and remove the main control.
^ Store the main control in a clean, dry location.





27. Remove the thermostatic fluid level control valve bracket.
1 Remove the bolt.
2 Remove the bracket.





28. Remove the thermostatic fluid level control valve.





29. Remove the forward clutch circuit filter (if equipped).





30. WARNING: THE SERVO IS UNDER PRESSURE.

WARNING: SERVO AND SERVO COVER ARE UNDER HIGH SPRING FORCE. USE CAUTION WHEN REMOVING SERVO COVER. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

NOTE: To aid in the removal of the servo cover, install a nut with an integral washer N621943-S2 (using permanent thread sealer) onto the forcing bolt of the servo cover.

Assemble the special tool.





31. Using the special tool, remove the servo assembly.
1 Install the special tool.
2 Compress the servo assembly by tightening the bolt.
3 Remove the retaining ring.
32. Remove the servo cover assembly.
33. Remove the intermediate and overdrive servo piston and return spring.





34. Inspect the intermediate and overdrive servo assembly and bore for damage or wear.
1 Servo cover with integral seal.
2 Servo return spring.
3 Servo apply rod.
^ Case servo bore.





35. NOTE: Position the transaxle with the torque converter housing facing upward.

Remove the 20 bolts.





36. NOTE: Place the torque converter housing on the engine flange side after removal to prevent damage to the lube tube.

Separate the torque converter housing from the transaxle case.
^ Remove and discard the transaxle split flange gasket.





37. Remove the speedometer drive gear.
1 Remove the No. 15 differential bearing.
2 Remove the No. 14 differential bearing shim.
3 Remove the speedometer drive gear.





38. Remove the final drive carrier and differential assembly.





39. Unsnap and remove the chain pan cover.





40. Remove the No. 13 driven sprocket thrust bearing.