AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

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


  1. REMOVE NO. 1 EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  2. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY SETTING BOLT


    1. A01W03U

      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.

  3. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE

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  4. REMOVE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER (w/ ATF Warmer)

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  5. REMOVE OIL COOLER HOSE (w/ ATF Warmer)


    1. A01W25RC01
      *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.

  6. REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY

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  7. REMOVE TCM

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  8. SEPARATE WIRE HARNESS


    1. A01VZUL

      Remove the bolt and disconnect the connector and 7 clamps from the automatic transaxle assembly.

  9. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY


    1. A01W3RJ

      Disconnect the breather plug and remove the clamp. (w/ ATF Warmer)

    2. Slide the clamp and remove the No. 4 water by-pass hose from the water inlet pipe. (w/ ATF Warmer)

    3. 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.

    4. A01W0BD

      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.

  10. REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET


    1. A01W5CT

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

  11. REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET


    1. A01W360

      Remove the 5 bolts and 5 wire harness clamp brackets from the automatic transaxle assembly.

  12. REMOVE NO. 1 TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET


    1. A01W2B0

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

  13. REMOVE SPEEDOMETER DRIVEN HOLE (ATM) COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01W1ED

      Remove the bolt and speedometer driven hole (ATM) cover sub-assembly from the automatic transaxle assembly.

    2. Remove the O-ring from the speedometer driven hole (ATM) cover sub-assembly.

  14. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01W5PL

      Remove the torque converter assembly from the automatic transaxle assembly.

  15. INSPECT TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY

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