External Parts

1. Place the transmission unit on a work bench, with the oil pan facing down.

CAUTION: Be careful not to bend or damage external parts.





2. Remove the drain plug, and drain differential oil. Tighten the plug temporarily after draining.





3. Remove the drain plug, and drain Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Tighten the plug temporarily after draining.





4. Extract the torque converter clutch assembly.

NOTE:
- Extract the torque converter clutch horizontally. Be careful not to scratch the bushing inside the oil pump shaft.
- Note that oil pump shaft also comes out.





5. Remove the input shaft.





6. Remove the pitching stopper bracket.





7. Disconnect the air breather hoses:
(1): Air breather hose (Transmission case)
(2): Air breather hose (Oil pump housing)





8. Remove the oil charger pipe, and remove the O-ring from the flange face. Attach the O-ring to the pipe.





9. Remove the oil cooler inlet and outlet pipes.

CAUTION: When removing outlet pipes, be careful not to lose balls and springs used with retaining screws.





10. Remove harnesses from bracket.