Transmission Replacement

Transmission Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement (Except Diesel) Battery Tray Replacement (Except Diesel)Battery Tray Replacement (Diesel) Battery Tray Replacement (Diesel).

2. Disconnect the intermediate steering shaft. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement.




3. Disconnect the clutch actuator cylinder rear pipe.

* Open the clamp (1).

* Pull out the clutch pipe (2) and cover the clutch pipe with a cap.




4. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the backup lamp switch (2).

5. Disconnect the selector cables from the transmission. Refer to Selector Lever Cable Replacement Selector Lever Cable Replacement.




6. Remove the 3 engine wiring harness brackets (1) from the transmission.
Remove the 3 fasteners (2).




7. Secure the engine wiring harness with cable ties.





Note: For this remove use 3/8 " tool.

8. Remove the both upper transmission fasteners (1).

9. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.

10. Remove the both front wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (South America) Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (South America)Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Europe) Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Europe).

11. Remove the left front wheel house front liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Front Liner Replacement (Left Side) Front Wheelhouse Front Liner Replacement (Left Side).

12. Disconnect the both lower control arms. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (GNA) Front Suspension.

13. Disconnect the both front stabilizer shaft links. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement Front Suspension.

14. Disconnect the both steering linkage outer tie rods. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement.

15. Remove the exhaust front pipe.
16. Remove the catalytic converter.
17. Remove the front bumper fascia.



18. Disconnect the injector electrical connector.




19. Secure the radiator assembly to the vehicle.

20. Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture Engine Support Fixture.

21. Remove the drivetrain and front suspension frame. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement.

22. Remove the both wheel drive shafts from the transmission. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement.

23. Remove the starter motor. Refer to Starter Replacement (LF1) Starter Replacement (LF1)Starter Replacement (LE9) Starter Replacement (LE9)

24. Slightly lower the powertrain assembly.

25. Position a suitable transmission jack to the transmission.




26. Remove the both transmission fasteners (1) from the oil pan.




27. Remove the both transmission fasteners (1) from the engine block.

28. Carefully lower the transmission from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

Warning

Use care when cleaning the clutch hub. The clutch hub may have sharp edges and can cause personal injury if contact is made. Wear protective gloves to avoid personal injury.

1. Clean the clutch hub and the input shaft from any debris and contaminates with a lint-free towel.





Caution:
Applying too much or the wrong type of grease on the transmission input shaft may cause damage, clutch slippage or failure. Always apply the correct type of grease. Never apply more grease than is necessary to coat the transmission input shaft with a very thin film of grease.

2. Use a clean flat brush (1) to apply very light coating of multi-purpose grease to input shaft until the metal is only shiny. No visible clumps of grease are permissible regardless of size. Smear away from the transmission in direction of the shown arrow.





Caution:
Ensure that no grease remains on the lead surface of the transmission input shaft. Clean the lead surface of the transmission input shaft prior to the assembly of the transmission to the engine. Failure to maintain a clean surface may cause clutch slippage or failure.

3. Clean the entire lead surface of the input shaft with a NEW, lint-free towel (1).

4. Position the transmission to the engine.




5. Install the both transmission fasteners (1) to the engine block.




6. Install the transmission fastener (1) to the oil pan.

7. Remove the transmission jack from the transmission.

8. Lift up the powertrain assembly.

9. Install the starter. Refer to Starter Replacement (LF1) Starter Replacement (LF1)Starter Replacement (LE9) Starter Replacement (LE9)
10. Install the both front wheel drive shafts.
11. Install the drivetrain and front suspension frame. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement.




12. Install the both transmission upper fasteners (1).

13. Remove the engine support fixture.

14. Unsecure the radiator assembly.




15. Connect the injector electrical connector.

16. Install the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement Front Bumper Fascia Replacement.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

17. Tighten the transmission fasteners in sequence (1-6) as shown.

* Tighten the fastener from the transmission to the engine block to 60 Nm (44 lb ft).

* Tighten the fastener from the transmission to the oil pan to 40 Nm (30 lb ft).

18. Install the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement (LFW-Front Side) Catalytic Converter Replacement (LFW-Front Side)Catalytic Converter Replacement (LFW-Rear Side) Catalytic Converter Replacement (LFW-Rear Side)Catalytic Converter Replacement (LE9) Catalytic Converter Replacement (LE9).

19. Install the exhaust front pipe. Refer to Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LFW) Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LFW)Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LE9) Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LE9)

20. Install the both steering linkage outer tie rods.
21. Install the both front stabilizer shaft links. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement Front Suspension.

22. Install the both lower control arms. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (GNA) Front Suspension.

23. Install the left front wheel house front liner.
24. Install the front wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (South America) Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (South America)Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Europe) Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Europe).

25. Connect the engine wiring harness.




26. Install the engine wiring harness bracket (1) to the transmission.
Install the 3 fasteners (2).




27. Connect the backup lamp switch connector (1) to the backup lamp switch (2).

28. Connect the selector lever cables to the transmission. Refer to Selector Lever Cable Replacement Selector Lever Cable Replacement.




29. Connect the clutch actuator cylinder rear pipe.

* Insert the clutch pipe (1).

* Close the clamp (2).

30. Install the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement (Except Diesel) Battery Tray Replacement (Except Diesel)Battery Tray Replacement (Diesel) Battery Tray Replacement (Diesel).

31. Connect the intermediate steering shaft. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement.

32. Adjust the selector lever cables. Refer to Selector Lever Cable Adjustment Selector Lever Cable Adjustment.