Service Notes

- Before proceeding with disassembly, thoroughly clean the outside of the transaxle. It is important to prevent the internal parts from becoming contaminated by dirt or other foreign matter.
- Disassembly should be done in a clean work area.
- Use lint-free cloth or towels for wiping parts clean. Common shop rags can leave fibers that could interfere with the operation of the transaxle.
- Place disassembled parts in a parts rack in order to replace them in their proper positions.
- All parts should be carefully cleaned with a general purpose, non-flammable solvent before inspection or reassembly.
- Gaskets, seals and O-rings should be replaced any time the transaxle is disassembled.
- When connecting A/T control unit harness connector, tighten bolt until red projection is in line with connector.




- It is very important to perform functional tests whenever they are indicated.
- The valve body contains precision parts and requires extreme care when parts are removed and serviced. Place removed parts in a parts rack in order to replace them in correct positions and sequences. Care will also prevent springs and small parts from becoming scattered or lost.
- Properly installed valves, sleeves, plugs, etc. will slide along bores in valve body under their own weight.
- Before assembly, apply a coat of recommended ATF to all parts. Apply petroleum jelly to protect O-rings and seals, and to hold bearings and washers in place during assembly. Do not use grease.
- Extreme care should be taken to avoid damage to O-rings, seals and gaskets when assembling.
- Flash or replace ATF cooler if excessive foreign material is found in oil pan or clogging strainer. Refer to TROUBLE DIAGNOSES Remarks. Description of On-Board Diagnostics
- After overhaul, refill the transaxle with new ATF.
- After removing drain plug, A/T fluid still remains in torque converter and A/T fluid cooling system.
Always follow the procedures under "Changing A/T Fluid" in the MA section when changing A/T fluid.