Removal and Installation
Removal and InstallationTM-235 COMPONENTS:
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
When removing the A/T assembly from engine, first remove the crankshaft position sensor (POS) from the A/T assembly.
Be careful not to damage sensor edge.
1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
2. Remove engine cover.
3. Remove A/T fluid indicator gauge.
4. Remove undercovers using power tool.
5. Remove exhaust front tube and center muffler using power tool.
6. Remove rear propeller shaft.
7. Remove A/T control cable.
8. Remove crankshaft position sensor (POS) from A/T assembly.
CAUTION:
^ Do not subject it to impact by dropping or hitting it.
^ Do not disassemble.
^ Do not allow metal filings or foreign material to get on the sensor front edge magnetic area.
^ Do not place in an area affected by magnetism.
9. Remove fluid cooler tube.
10. Remove dust cover from converter housing.
11. Turn crankshaft to access and remove the four bolts for drive plate and torque converter.
CAUTION: When turning crankshaft, turn it clockwise as viewed from the front of the engine.
12. Support A/T assembly with a transmission jack.
CAUTION: When setting the transmission jack, be careful not to allow it to collide against the drain plug.
13. Remove cross member using power tool.
14. Remove air breather hose.
15. Disconnect A/T assembly connector.
16. Remove A/T fluid indicator pipe from A/T assembly.
17. Plug any openings such as the A/T fluid indicator pipe hole.
18. Remove the A/T assembly to engine bolts using power tool.
19. Remove A/T assembly from vehicle using transmission jack.
CAUTION:
^ Secure torque converter to prevent it from dropping.
^ Secure A/T assembly to a transmission jack.
INSPECTION
Installation and Inspection of Torque Converter
^ After inserting a torque converter to a transmission, be sure to check dimension A to ensure it is within specifications.
Dimension A: 24.0 mm (0.94 in) or more
INSTALLATION
Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of the removal, while paying attention to the following:
^ When installing transmission to the engine, attach the bolts in the order as shown.
Transmission to engine bolts: 113 N-m (12 kg-m, 83 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
^ When replacing an engine or transmission you must make sure the dowels are installed correctly during re-assembly.
^ Improper alignment caused by missing dowels may cause vibration, oil leaks or breakage of drivetrain components.
NOTE:
*: No.2 bolt also secures air breather vent.
CAUTION:
^ When turning crankshaft, turn it clockwise as viewed from the front of the engine.
^ After converter is installed to drive plate, rotate crankshaft several turns and check to be sure that transmission rotates freely without binding.
NOTE:
^ Align the positions of bolts for drive plate with those of the torque converter, and temporarily tighten the bolts. Then tighten the bolts with the specified torque.
^ Install crankshaft position sensor (POS).
^ After completing installation check fluid leakage, fluid level and the positions of A/T. Refer to TM-197, "Checking the A/T Fluid ([1][2]ATF)" and TM-217, "Checking of A/T Position".
Procedures
Service and Repair