Transmission Replacement
Transmission Replacement (Front Wheel Drive)Special Tools
- CH-49290 Engine fixture
- CH-49289 Support frame fixture
- CH-904 Basic tool
- DT-47648 Transmission fixture
- EN-47649 Engine Bridge
- EN-47650 Retainer Frame
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the battery tray.
2. Remove the bolt from the coupler and disconnect the steering shaft coupling from the steering gear.
3. 5. Place the vehicle on a hoist.
4. Remove the transmission range select lever cable and bracket.
5. Drain the transmission fluid.
Note
Drainage is only for transmission unit replacement
6. Remove the wire harness retainer (2) from the control valve body cover stud.
7. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) for the control valve body transmission control module (TCM)
8. Remove the transmission fluid cooler pipe retainer nut (1).
9. Plug and/or cap the hose and transmission to prevent contamination.
10. Install the engine support fixture.
11. Remove the left catalytic converter and pipe assembly.
12. Remove the starter.
13. Mark the relationship of the flywheel to the torque converter for reassembly.
14. Note
Rotate the engine clockwise only by the balancer bolt.
Remove the torque converter to flywheel bolts by turning the engine crankshaft.
15. Remove the rear transmission mount from the transmission.
16. Remove the front transmission mount from the transmission.
17. Remove the left transmission mount from the transmission.
18. Install CH-49290 Engine fixture (1) and CH-49289 Support frame fixture (2)
19. Remove the frame.
20. Disconnect the wheel drive shafts from the transmission.
21. Remove the upper transmission to engine bolts (1, 2).
22. Adjust the settings of the CH-904 and lower the transmission far enough to remove the transmission.
23. Support the transmission with DT-47648.
24. Remove the remaining transmission bolts (4)
Note
Insure the torque converter remains securely in place on the transmission input shaft while separating and removing the transmission.
25. Separate the transmission from the engine.
26. Flush the transmission cooler lines.
Installation Procedure
1. Raise the transmission with the transmission jack and position the transmission to the engine.
2. Attach the transmission to the engine
3. Refer to Fastener Caution.
Install the transmission bolts (4) and tighten to 75 Nm (55 lb ft).
4. Install the wheel drive shafts to the transmission.
5. Raise the transmission
6. Install the transmission's upper bolt (1, 2) on the engine and tighten to 75 Nm (55 lb ft).
7. Install the CH-49290 Engine fixture to the CH-49289 Support frame fixture with the engine guiding pins.
8. Install the frame.
9. Remove the CH-49290 Engine fixture and CH-49289 Support frame fixture
10. Install the left transmission mount to the transmission.
11. Install the front transmission mount to the transmission.
12. Install the rear transmission mount to the transmission.
13. Install the flywheel inspection cover bolts (2, 3) according to the previous marking and tighten to 75 Nm (55 lb ft).
14. Install the starter.
15. Install the left catalytic converter and pipe assembly.
16. Remove the engine support fixture.
17. Connect the control valve body TCM electrical connector (1).
18. Install the wire harness retainer (2) to the control valve body cover stud and tighten the nut to 12 Nm (106 lb in).
19. Remove the transmission jack.
20. Note
If reusing the torque converter bolts, clean the threads and apply LOCTITE(tm) 242 or equivalent to the threads prior to installation.
Install the bolts that fasten the torque converter on the flywheel and tighten to 62 Nm (46 lb ft).
21. Install the transmission's upper bolt (1, 2) on the engine and tighten to 75 Nm (55 lb ft).
22. Lower the vehicle.
23. Install the transmission range select lever cable and bracket.
24. Adjust the automatic transmission range selector lever cable. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Adjustment.
25. Install the bolt to the coupler and connect the steering shaft coupling to the steering gear.
26. Install the battery tray.
27. Fill the transmission with fluid.
28. If a NEW TCM has been installed into the vehicle, the NEW module needs to be reprogrammed.
29. Note
The Transmission Adaptive Values Learn procedure must be performed when one of the following repairs have been made to the vehicle. Failure to perform the procedure after one of the following repairs may result in poor transmission performance, as well as transmission DTCs being set:
- Transmission internal service/overhaul
- Valve body repair or replacement
- Control solenoid valve assembly replacement
- TCM software/calibration update
- Any service in response to a shift quality concern
Perform the Transmission Adaptive Values Learn procedure.
30. Road test the vehicle.