Automatic Transmission Removal/Installation

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SJ6A-EL]

1. Remove the battery cover.

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Removal and Replacement

3. Drain the ATF. Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) Replacement

4. Loosen the starter installation bolts only enough that the starter is loose, but not removed. Removal and Replacement

5. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

7. Add ATF and, with the engine idling, inspect the ATF level and inspect for leakage. Procedures

8. Inspect selector lever operation. Selector Lever Inspection

9. Inspect for leakage of ATF from all connecting points.

10. Perform the mechanical system test. Mechanical System Test





11. Perform the road test. Road Test









Manual Shaft Lever Component Removal Note

1. Mark the manual shaft lever component as shown in the figure.






2. Remove the manual shaft lever component installation nut.

Torque Converter Installation Nuts Removal Note

1. Lock the drive plate using a flathead screwdriver as shown in the figure.

2. Remove the torque converter installation nuts using a SST.











Power Plant Frame Removal Note

1. Support the transmission using a transmission jack.






2. Remove the power plant frame.

Propeller Shaft Removal Note

1. Install the SST to the output shaft.






2. Insert a slab of wood behind the differential and remove the propeller shaft.






Transmission Removal Note

WARNING:
- Verify that the transmission is securely supported by the jack. If the transmission falls, serious injury or death and damage to the vehicle could result. Before removing the transmission make sure that the jack is securely supporting the transmission.

CAUTION:
- To prevent the torque converter and transmission from separating, remove the transmission without tilting it toward the torque converter.

1. Support the transmission securely using a transmission jack.






2. Remove the transmission installation bolt.

Transmission Installation Note

WARNING:
- Verify that the transmission is securely supported by the jack. If the transmission falls, serious injury or death and damage to the vehicle could result. Before removing the transmission make sure that the jack is securely supporting the transmission.

CAUTION:
- To prevent the torque converter and transmission from separating, remove the transmission without tilting it toward the torque converter

1. Support the transmission securely using a transmission jack.






2. Tighten the transmission installation bolts and nuts.






Tightening torque
- 37-52 Nm {3.8-5.3 kgf-m, 28-38 ft-lbf}

Power Plant Frame Installation Note

1. Support the transmission and differential so that they are level using a transmission jack.






2. Install the power plant frame.

3. Temporarily tighten the nuts 1, 2, 3 in order shown in the figure.






4. Tighten nut 2 until the power plant frame is seated in the rear differential.

5. Temporarily tighten the nuts 4, 5 in order shown in the figure.

6. Install the middle pipe and tunnel member.

7. Raise the front end of the power plant frame (transmission side) or the transmission with the transmission jack, and adjust dimension A to 26.7-34.7 mm {1.06-1.36 in} (lower surface of power plant frame-upper surface of the tunnel member) as shown in the figure.
NOTE:
- If there is the possibility of age-related bending/deterioration of the mount, adjust dimension A to approx. 15 mm {0.59 in}higher than the adjustment value to facilitate obtaining the specification.





8. Tighten the power plant frame installation nuts.






Tightening torque
- 126-154 Nm {12.9-15.7 kgf-m, 93.0-113.5 ft-lbf}

9. Verify that dimension A is within the specification with the transmission jack and the adjustment bolt removed.

- If not within the specification, adjust dimension A again.

Torque Converter Installation Nuts Installation Note

1. Align the holes by turning the torque converter.

2. Lock the drive plate using a flathead screwdriver.

CAUTION:
- Loosely and equally tighten the torque converter nuts, then further tighten them to the specified tightening torque.

3. Tighten the torque converter installation nuts.






Tightening torque
- 34-49 Nm {3.5-4.9 kgf-m, 26-36 ft-lbf}

Manual Shaft Lever Component Installation Note

1. Align the mark of the manual shaft lever component as shown in the figure.






2. Install the manual shaft lever component installation nut.

Tightening torque
- 10.8-14.7 Nm {111-149 kgf-cm, 96.4-129.3 in-lbf}