Removal and Replacement
Automatic Transmission Assembly Dismounting and Remounting
Dismounting
1) Dismount engine with transmission and transfer (4WD model) or extension case assembly (2WD model) referring to Removal and Replacement Engine Assembly Removal and Installation.
2) Disconnect connectors from output shaft speed sensor, input shaft speed sensor, transmission range sensor, solenoid connector, transfer actuator (if equipped), differential lock switch (if equipped) and 4L/N switch (if equipped) release their wire harnesses from clamps.
3) Remove transfer (4WD model) or extension case assembly (2WD model) from transmission referring to Removal and Replacement Transfer Assembly Dismounting and Remounting:Motor-Shift Type (Transfer with Shift Actuator)
(4WD model), Removal and Replacement Transfer Assembly Dismounting and Remounting:Non-Shift Type (Transfer without Shift Actuator) or Extension Case Assembly Removal and Installation Extension Case Assembly Removal and Installation
(2WD model).
4) Remove engine earth cable.
5) Remove engine rear mounting member and rear mounting referring to [1][2]Diagrams Engine Mounting Components.
6) Remove oil filler tube.
7) Remove cooler hose.
8) Remove drive plate cover, and then remove drive plate bolts by holding crankshaft pulley bolt stationary.
9) Remove starting motor referring to Starting Motor Removal and Installation Starting Motor Removal and Installation.
10) Remove transmission assembly from engine assembly.
Remounting
For remounting, reverse dismounting procedure noting the following points.
- Tighten each bolts and nuts referring to Components Automatic Transmission Unit Components
- Tighten drive plate bolt No.1 (1) first and then tighten drive plate bolts No.2 (2).
- Set each clamp for wiring securely.
- Fill A/T fluid referring to Removal and Replacement A/T Fluid Change.
- Connect battery and check function of engine and transmission.