Automatic Transaxle Replacement

REMOVAL
1. REMOVE HOOD
2. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
3. REMOVE OUTER FRONT COWL TOP PANEL
4. REMOVE BATTERY
5. REMOVE V-BANK COVER





6. DISCONNECT THROTTLE CABLE FROM THROTTLE LINKAGE
Torque: 15 Nm (150 kgf-cm, 11 ft. lbs.)





7. w/Cruise control system: REMOVE CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR
a. Disconnect the connector.
b. Remove the 3 bolts and cruise control actuator with the bracket.





8. REMOVE STARTER
a. Disconnect the connector and remove the nut.
b. Remove the 2 bolts, shift control cable clamp and starter.
Torque: 37 Nm (380 kgf-cm, 27 ft. lbs.)
9. DISCONNECT GROUND CABLE
Torque: 18 Nm (185 kgf-cm, 13 ft. lbs.)





10. DISCONNECT THESE CONNECTORS
a. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.
b. Disconnect the solenoid connector.





11. REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD STAY
Remove the bolt, nut and exhaust manifold stay.
Torque: 20 Nm (200 kgf-cm, 15 ft. lbs.)





12. REMOVE TRANSAXLE 5 UPPER SIDE MOUNTING BOLTS
Remove the 5 bolts and disconnect the ground cable.
Torque: 66 Nm (670 kgf-cm, 48 ft. lbs.)
13. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
14. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
15. REMOVE LH AND RH FENDER APRON SEALS
16. REMOVE LH AND RH DRIVE SHAFTS
17. REMOVE EXHAUST FRONT PIPE
18. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR





19. REMOVE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 steering gear assembly mounting bolts and nuts.
Torque: 181 Nm (1,850 kgf-cm, 134 ft. lbs.)





20. SUPPORT STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY AS SHOWN





21. DISCONNECT SHIFT CONTROL CABLE
a. Remove the nut and disconnect the shift control cable from the control shaft lever.
Torque: 15 Nm (150 kgf-cm, 11 ft. lbs.)
b. Disconnect the shift control cable from the bracket.





22. DISCONNECT PS PIPE
Remove the 2 bolt and disconnect the PS pipe from the front frame.
Torque: 10 Nm (100 kgf-cm, 7 ft. lbs.)





23. REMOVE LEFT SIDE TRANSAXLE MOUNTING NUT
Remove the 2 grommets and nuts.
Torque: 80 Nm (820 kgf-cm, 59 ft. lbs.)





24. REMOVE REAR SIDE ENGINE MOUNTING NUT
Remove the 2 grommets and 4 nuts.
Torque: 66 Nm (670 kgf-cm, 48 ft. lbs.)





25. REMOVE 2 ENGINE MOUNTING ABSORBER BOLTS
Torque: 48 Nm (490 kgf-cm, 35 ft. lbs.)





26. REMOVE 3 FRONT SIDE ENGINE MOUNTING BOLTS
Torque:
Green color bolt: 66 Nm (670 kgf-cm, 48 ft. lbs.)
Silver color bolt: 44 Nm (450 kgf-cm, 32 ft. lbs.)





27. ATTACH ENGINE SLING DEVICE TO ENGINE HANGERS
a. Install the No. 2 engine hanger in the correct direction.
Parts No.:
No. 2 engine hanger: 12282-20020
Bolt: 91642-80825
Torque: 19.5 Nm (200 kgf-cm, 14 ft. lbs.)
b. Attach the engine chain hoist to the engine hangers.

CAUTION: Do not attempt to hang the engine by hooking the chain to any other part.

28. REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY





a. Remove the 2 front side mounting bolts and nuts.
Torque:
Bolt: 181 Nm (1,850 kgf-cm, 134 ft. lbs.)
Nut: 36 Nm (370 kgf-cm, 27 ft. lbs.)





b. Remove the 4 rear side mounting bolts and 2 nuts.
Torque:
19 mm head bolt: 181 Nm (1,850 kgf-cm, 134 ft. lbs.)
14 mm head bolt: 32 Nm (330 kgf-cm, 24 ft. lbs.)
Nut: 36 Nm (370 kgf-cm, 27 ft. lbs.)
c. Remove the front frame assembly.





29. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER HOSES
Loosen the 2 clips and disconnect the 2 oil cooler hoses.
30. SUPPORT TRANSAXLE WITH A TRANSMISSION JACK
31. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER MOUNTING BOLTS





a. Remove the 2 nuts, 2 bolts, 2 brackets and hole cover.
Torque:
A nut: 21 Nm (210 kgf-cm, 15 ft. lbs.)
B bolt: 8.0 Nm (80 kgf-cm, 71 inch lbs.)





b. Turn the crankshaft to gain access to each bolt, remove the 6 bolts with holding the crankshaft pulley bolt with a wrench.
Torque: 41 Nm (420 kgf-cm, 30 ft. lbs.)

HINT: At the time of installation, please refer to the following item. First install black colored bolt and then the 5 other bolts.





32. REMOVE TRANSAXLE 3 LOWER SIDE MOUNTING BOLTS
Torque:
A bolt: 48 Nm (490 kgf-cm, 35 ft. lbs.)
B bolt: 37 Nm (380, kgf-cm, 27 ft. lbs.)
33. REMOVE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
Separate the transaxle from the engine, and lower the transaxle.

INSTALLATION





1. CHECK TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH INSTALLATION
Using calipers and a straight edge, measure the distance between the installed surface and the front surface of the transaxle housing.
Correct distance: More than 13.7 mm (0.539 inch)
2. TRANSAXLE INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

HINT:
^ After installation, adjust the throttle cable, the shift cable and the park/neutral position switch.
^ Fill ATF and check fluid level.
^ Perform the test drive of the vehicle.