CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Note
If automatic transaxle parts are replaced, refer to Parts Replacement Compensation Table to determine if any additional operations are necessary Click here.
PROCEDURE
REMOVE NO. 1 EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY SETTING BOLT
Turn the crankshaft to gain access to the 6 drive plate and torque converter assembly setting bolts and remove each bolt while holding the crankshaft pulley bolt with a wrench.
Tech Tips
There will be one black colored bolt.
REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE
REMOVE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER (w/ ATF Warmer)
REMOVE OIL COOLER HOSE (w/ ATF Warmer)
| *1 | No. 1 Oil Cooler Outlet Hose |
| *2 | No. 1 Oil Cooler Inlet Hose |
Slide the 2 clamps and remove the No. 1 oil cooler inlet hose and No. 1 oil cooler outlet hose from the automatic transaxle assembly.
REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY
REMOVE TCM
SEPARATE WIRE HARNESS
Remove the bolt and disconnect the connector and 7 clamps from the automatic transaxle assembly.
REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the breather plug and remove the clamp. (w/ ATF Warmer)
Slide the clamp and remove the No. 4 water by-pass hose from the water inlet pipe. (w/ ATF Warmer)
Using a transmission jack attachment, set the automatic transaxle assembly on a transmission jack.
Note
Secure the automatic transaxle assembly to the transmission jack using a suitable adapter, such as a rope or attachment.
To prevent the automatic transaxle oil pan sub-assembly from deforming, do not place any attachments onto the automatic transaxle oil pan sub-assembly of the automatic transaxle assembly.
Hold the engine assembly with a suitable adapter, such as a rope, during the operation.
Remove the 11 bolts and automatic transaxle assembly.
Note
To prevent damage to the knock pins, do not pry between the automatic transaxle assembly and engine assembly.
REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET
Remove the 3 bolts and front engine mounting bracket from the automatic transaxle assembly.
REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET
Remove the 5 bolts and 5 wire harness clamp brackets from the automatic transaxle assembly.
REMOVE NO. 1 TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET
Remove the 2 bolts and No. 1 transmission control cable bracket from the automatic transaxle assembly.
REMOVE SPEEDOMETER DRIVEN HOLE (ATM) COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the bolt and speedometer driven hole (ATM) cover sub-assembly from the automatic transaxle assembly.
Remove the O-ring from the speedometer driven hole (ATM) cover sub-assembly.
REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY
Remove the torque converter assembly from the automatic transaxle assembly.
INSPECT TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY