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)

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

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

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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.

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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

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for Initialization

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for 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

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for Initialization

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

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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

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

CAUTION:


  • B0070RFC01
    *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.

  • B006XAT

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

  • B0071T3C01
    *a 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 FLYWHEEL HOUSING UNDER COVER

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  2. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY SETTING BOLT


    1. B00709V

      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.

  3. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE

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  4. DISCONNECT VACUUM HOSE


    1. B0071PN

      Disconnect the vacuum hose from the rear engine mounting insulator.

    2. B006XXC

      Disconnect the vacuum hose from the intake air surge tank assembly.

    3. Disengage the clamp to disconnect the vacuum hose from the hose clamp.

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

      B0071GL

  5. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY

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  6. REMOVE BREATHER PLUG HOSE


    1. B006XZ9

      Disengage the 3 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. B006X8GC01
      *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.

  7. DISCONNECT NO. 1 WATER BY-PASS HOSE


    1. B0071AD

      Disengage the 2 clamps to remove the transmission breather clamp.

    2. B006Z4O

      Slide the clip and disconnect the No. 1 water by-pass hose from the transmission oil cooler.

      Tech Tips

      Use a container to catch any coolant which flows out of the No. 1 water by-pass hose and transmission oil cooler.

  8. DISCONNECT WATER BY-PASS HOSE ASSEMBLY


    1. B0070VX

      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.

    2. B0071DW

      Disengage the clamp to disconnect the water by-pass hose assembly from the automatic transaxle assembly.

  9. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS


    1. B006YP5

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

    2. B006Z26

      Disconnect the park/neutral position switch assembly connector.

    3. B006XQT

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

    4. B0071M5

      Remove the 2 bolts.

    5. B006Z8N

      Remove the bolt.

    6. Disengage the 2 wire harness clamps to disconnect the wire harness.

    7. B006WTK

      Remove the 2 bolts.

    8. for LHD:


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

        B006XZJ

        Tech Tips

        Release the lock before rotating the lock lever.

      2. Remove the 2 bolts to disconnect the wire harness.

      3. B006XMY

        Disengage the 3 wire harness clamps to disconnect the wire harness from the automatic transaxle assembly.

    9. for RHD:


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

        B006YPV

        Tech Tips

        Release the lock before rotating the lock lever.

      2. Remove the bolt to disconnect the wire harness.

      3. B006X1E

        Disengage the 2 wire harness clamps to disconnect the wire harness.

  10. INSTALL ENGINE HANGERS

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  11. REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY

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  12. REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET


    1. B006X0W

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

  13. 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. B0070XC

      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.

  14. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR LH


    1. B006Z7T

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

  15. REMOVE REAR ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR

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  16. REMOVE REAR ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B006YGW

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

  17. DISCONNECT OUTLET NO. 1 OIL COOLER HOSE

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  18. DISCONNECT INLET NO. 1 OIL COOLER HOSE

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

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  20. REMOVE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER

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  21. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CASE COVER


    1. B006WXI

      Remove the 2 clips and automatic transmission case cover from the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly.

  22. REMOVE NO. 1 TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET


    1. B0070TR

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

  23. REMOVE TRANSMISSION CASE PLUG ASSEMBLY


    1. B006XWU

      Remove the transmission case plug assembly from the transaxle housing.

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

  24. REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET


    1. B0071S7

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

    2. B0070Z4

      Remove the 2 bolts and 2 wire harness clamp brackets from the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly.

  25. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY


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

  26. INSPECT TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY

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  27. INSPECT DRIVE PLATE AND RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY

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