AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed, installed, or replaced during automatic transaxle assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedure After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced
Replaced Part or Performed Procedure Necessary Procedure Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed Link
Battery terminal is disconnected/reconnected Perform steering sensor zero point calibration Lane departure alert system (w/ Steering Control)

Click here

Pre-collision system
Memorize steering angle neutral point Parking assist monitor system

Click here

Replacement of ECM Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) registration MIL comes on

Click here w/ Canister Pump Module

Click here w/o Canister Pump Module
Perform code registration (Immobiliser system) Engine start function See Service Bulletin for the registration method.

  • Replacement of engine assembly

  • Gas leak from exhaust system is repaired

 Inspection After Repair

  • Poor idle, etc.

  • Engine start function, etc.

Click here w/ Canister Pump Module

Click here w/o Canister Pump Module
Replacement of automatic transaxle assembly

  1. Reset memory

  2. Input transaxle compensation code into ECM

  3. Perform road test to allow ECM to learn

  • Large shift shock

  • Deterioration of fuel efficiency

Click here for UB80E Initialization

Click here for UB80E Registration

Replacement of ECM

(If possible, read the transaxle compensation code from the previous ECM)

  1. Reset memory*1

  2. Transfer transaxle compensation code

  3. Perform road test to allow ECM to learn

Replacement of ECM

(If impossible, read the transaxle compensation code from the previous ECM)

  1. Reset memory*1

  2. Reset transaxle compensation code

  3. Perform road test to allow ECM to learn
Replacement of ECM Perform code registration (Immobiliser function)

  • Wireless door lock control system

  • Smart Entry and Start System (for Entry Function)

  • Smart Entry and Start System (for Start Function)

  • Steering lock function

 See Service Bulletin for the registration method.

Suspension, tires, etc.

(The vehicle height changes because of suspension or tire replacement)

 Rear television camera assembly optical axis (Back camera position setting) Parking assist monitor system

Click here for Initialization

Click here for Calibration
Perform headlight ECU sub-assembly LH initialization Lighting System (EXT) (w/ Automatic Headlight Beam Level Control System)

Click here

Front wheel alignment adjustment Perform system variant learning and acceleration sensor zero point calibration.

  • VSC disabled or malfunctioning

  • DTCs are output

  • Slip indicator light illuminated

  • ABS warning light illuminated

Click here

*1: When the ECM is replaced with a new one, reset memory is unnecessary.

CAUTION:


  • B0087KXC01
    *a An Object Exceeding Weight Limit of Engine Lifter

    The engine assembly with transaxle is very heavy. Be sure to follow the procedure described in the repair manual, or the engine lifter may suddenly drop or the engine assembly with transaxle may fall off the engine lifter.

  • B0086SF

    To prevent burns, do not touch the engine, exhaust manifold or other high temperature components while the engine is hot.

  • B0087G9C01
    *a An Object Exceeding Weight Limit of Transmission Jack

    The automatic transaxle assembly is very heavy. Be sure to follow the procedure described in the repair manual, or the transmission jack may suddenly drop.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE

    Click here

  2. REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING UNDER COVER

    Click here

  3. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY SETTING BOLT


    1. B0086E6

      Turn the crankshaft to gain access to the 6 drive plate and torque converter assembly setting bolts and remove each drive plate and torque converter assembly setting bolt while holding the crankshaft pulley bolt with a wrench.

      Tech Tips

      There will be one black colored drive plate and torque converter assembly setting bolt.

  4. DISCONNECT VACUUM HOSE


    1. B0084CO

      Disconnect the vacuum hose from the rear engine mounting insulator.

    2. B0083W7

      Disconnect the vacuum hose from the vacuum hose connector.

    3. Disengage the 9 clamps to disconnect the vacuum hose from the automatic transaxle assembly.

      B0086E2

  5. REMOVE FLOW SHUTTING VALVE (NO. 1 WATER BY-PASS HOSE)

    Click here

  6. DISCONNECT WATER BY-PASS HOSE ASSEMBLY


    1. B0084HX

      Slide the clip and disconnect the water by-pass hose assembly from the transmission oil cooler.

      Tech Tips

      Use a container to catch any coolant which flows out of the water by-pass hose assembly and transmission oil cooler.

  7. REMOVE BREATHER PLUG HOSE


    1. B0088A0

      Disengage the 2 hose clamps to disconnect the breather plug hose.

    2. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, remove the breather plug hose from the No. 1 breather plug (ATM).

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the No. 1 breather plug (ATM).

    3. B008971C01
      *1 Breather Plug Sub-assembly
      *2 Breather Plug Hose

      Remove the breather plug sub-assembly from the breather plug hose.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the breather plug sub-assembly.

  8. REMOVE STEERING GEAR HEAT INSULATOR

    Click here

  9. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS


    1. B0086L1

      Disengage the claw, rotate the lever and disconnect the transmission wire connector.

    2. B0086A0

      Disconnect the park/neutral position switch assembly connector.

    3. B0086LY

      Disengage the wire harness clamp and disconnect the vacuum switching valve (for active control engine mount system) connector.

    4. Disconnect the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly connector.

      B0086WF

      Tech Tips

      Release the lock before rotating the lock lever.

    5. Remove the 2 bolts to disconnect the wire harness from the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.

    6. Remove the bolt.

      B0088H7

    7. Disengage the 9 wire harness clamps to disconnect the wire harness.

    8. B0086VJ

      Remove the 2 bolts.

    9. Disengage the wire harness clamp to disconnect the wire harness from the automatic transaxle assembly.

  10. REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING SIDE COVER

    Click here

  11. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY


    1. B00855E

      Disconnect the starter assembly connector.

    2. Open the terminal cap.

    3. B0085F3

      Remove the nut and disconnect the No. 2 engine wire from terminal 30.

    4. B0087LS

      Remove the 2 bolts and starter assembly from the cylinder block sub-assembly.

  12. REMOVE FUEL DELIVERY GUARD

    Click here

  13. INSTALL ENGINE HANGERS

    Click here

  14. REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  15. REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET


    1. B0083SI

      Remove the 3 bolts and front engine mounting bracket from the transaxle housing.

  16. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY


    1. Support the automatic transaxle assembly with a transmission jack.

      Note

      Secure the automatic transaxle assembly to the transmission jack using a suitable adapter, such as a rope or attachment.

    2. B00879V

      Remove the 8 bolts and automatic transaxle assembly.

      Note

      To prevent damage to the knock pins, do not pry between the automatic transaxle assembly and engine assembly.

  17. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR LH


    1. B0084IF

      Remove the 5 bolts and engine mounting insulator LH from the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly.

  18. REMOVE REAR ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR

    Click here

  19. REMOVE REAR ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B0084IC

      Remove the 4 bolts and rear engine mounting bracket sub-assembly from the transaxle housing.

  20. DISCONNECT OUTLET NO. 1 OIL COOLER HOSE

    Click here

  21. DISCONNECT INLET NO. 1 OIL COOLER HOSE

    Click here

  22. REMOVE NO. 1 OIL COOLER TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY WITHOUT HOSE


    1. B0088O1

      Remove the 2 bolts to disconnect the No. 1 oil cooler tube sub-assembly without hose from the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly.

    2. B0084BF

      Slide the clip and disconnect the inlet No. 2 oil cooler hose from the transmission oil cooler.

      Tech Tips

      Use a container to catch any automatic transaxle fluid which flows out of the inlet No. 2 oil cooler hose and transmission oil cooler.

    3. B0083MX

      Slide the clip and disconnect the outlet No. 2 oil cooler hose to remove the No. 1 oil cooler tube sub-assembly without hose from the transmission oil cooler.

      Tech Tips

      Use a container to catch any automatic transaxle fluid which flows out of the outlet No. 2 oil cooler hose and transmission oil cooler.

  23. REMOVE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER

    Click here

  24. REMOVE NO. 1 TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET


    1. B0089BM

      Remove the 2 bolts and No. 1 transmission control cable bracket from the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly.

  25. REMOVE TRANSMISSION CASE PLUG ASSEMBLY


    1. B0085VK

      Remove the transmission case plug assembly from the transaxle housing.

    2. Remove the O-ring from the transmission case plug assembly.

  26. REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET


    1. B0088FS

      Remove the bolt and wire harness clamp bracket from the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly.

    2. B0084R0

      Remove the bolt and wire harness clamp bracket from the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly.

    3. B0084IP

      Remove the 4 bolts and 4 wire harness clamp brackets from the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly and transmission case side cover.

  27. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the torque converter assembly from the automatic transaxle assembly.

  28. INSPECT TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  29. INSPECT DRIVE PLATE AND RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY

    Click here