AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REAR OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT


  1. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER

  2. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID


    1. Remove the drain plug and gasket, and drain the ATF.

    2. Install a new gasket and the drain plug.

      Torque:
      20 N*m  { 204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf }

  3. REMOVE NO. 2 FLOOR UNDER COVER


    1. A016142

      Remove the 6 clips, 3 grommets, and No. 2 floor under cover.

  4. REMOVE NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER


    1. Remove the 5 clips, 3 grommets, and No. 1 floor under cover.

  5. REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY


    1. A0162QN

      Remove the 2 bolts and 2 compression springs.

    2. Remove the tail exhaust pipe assembly from the 6 exhaust pipe supports.

    3. Remove the gasket from the front exhaust pipe assembly.

  6. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 FLOOR PANEL BRACE


    1. A015YY2

      Remove the 4 bolts and rear No. 1 floor panel brace.

  7. REMOVE FRONT CENTER FLOOR BRACE


    1. A01637A

      Remove the 4 bolts and front center floor brace.

  8. DISCONNECT HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR


    1. A015ZMNE01

      Remove the grommets of the heated oxygen sensors.

    2. A0160THE01

      Using SST, loosen the heated oxygen sensors, and disconnect the sensors by hand.

      SST
      09224-00010

  9. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY


    1. A01626I

      Remove the 4 bolts, 4 nuts and front exhaust pipe assembly.

    2. Remove the 2 gaskets from the exhaust manifold RH and exhaust manifold LH.

  10. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR


    1. A0160RBE02

      Remove the 4 nuts, 2 bolts and front No. 1 floor heat insulator.

  11. REMOVE OUTSIDE AIR GUIDE PLATE RH


    1. A0160L9E01

      Remove the 4 nuts and outside air guide plate RH.

  12. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT WITH CENTER BEARING ASSEMBLY


    1. A01604IE01

      Using SST, loosen the adjusting nut until it can be turned by hand.

      SST
      09922-10010

      Tech Tips

      Use 2 of the same SST.

    2. A01605BE01

      Put matchmarks on the transmission companion flange, flexible coupling and intermediate shaft.

    3. Remove the 3 bolts, 3 washers and 3 nuts.

      Note

      Do not separate the propeller shaft and flexible coupling.

    4. A0162FWE01

      Put matchmarks on the differential companion flange, flexible coupling and propeller shaft.

    5. Remove the 3 bolts, 3 washers and 3 nuts.

      Note

      Do not separate the propeller shaft and flexible coupling.

    6. A0161VK

      Remove the 2 center support bearing set bolts and 2 center support bearing washers.

      Tech Tips

      Some vehicles are not equipped with center support bearing washers.

    7. A0162DB

      Push the propeller shaft with center bearing assembly straight ahead to compress and pull out the propeller shaft with center bearing assembly from the differential centering pin.

      Note

      Press the propeller shaft straight ahead to keep the transmission and intermediate shaft aligned straight.

      Tech Tips

      If it is difficult to separate the flange from the flexible coupling, pry it using a screwdriver.

    8. Pull the propeller shaft outward from the rear of the vehicle.

      Note

      Do not separate the intermediate shaft and propeller shaft.

  13. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLANGE YOKE ASSEMBLY


    1. A015Z0IE01

      Using SST and a hammer, loosen the staked part of the nut.

      SST
      09930-00010

      Tech Tips

      Move the shift lever to P.

    2. A0160NYE01

      Using SST and a 30 mm socket wrench, remove the nut.

      SST
      09330-00021
      09950-30012   ( 09955-03040 )

    3. Tap out the flange yoke with a plastic hammer to remove it.

    4. A0160G9E01

      Using a screwdriver, pry out the oil seal from the automatic transmission flange yoke.

  14. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REAR OIL SEAL


    1. A01634ME01

      Using SST, tap out the oil seal.

      SST
      09308-00010

  15. INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REAR OIL SEAL


    1. Coat the lip of a new oil seal with MP grease.

    2. A016168E01

      Using SST and a hammer, tap in the oil seal.

      SST
      09214-76011
      Standard depth
      3.3 to 3.7 mm (0.130 to 0.146 in.)

  16. INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLANGE YOKE ASSEMBLY


    1. A01631GE01

      Using SST and a hammer, tap in a new oil seal.

      SST
      09950-60010   ( 09951-00410 )
      09950-70010   ( 09951-07100 )
      Standard depth
      0 to 0.3 mm (0 to 0.118 in.)

    2. Install the automatic transmission flange yoke.

    3. A015ZX5E01

      Using SST and a 30 mm socket wrench, install and tighten a new nut.

      SST
      09330-00021
      09950-30012   ( 09955-03040 )
      Torque:
      135 N*m  { 1376 kgf*cm, 99 ft.*lbf }
    4. A015ZPE

      Using a chisel and hammer, securely stake the nut.

  17. INSTALL PROPELLER SHAFT WITH CENTER BEARING ASSEMBLY


    1. A0162IS

      Apply grease to the flexible coupling centering bushings.

      Grease
      Molybdenum disulphide lithium base NLGI No. 2
    2. A01605BE01

      Align the matchmarks on the transmission companion flange and flexible coupling.

    3. Install and tighten the 3 bolts, 3 washers and 3 nuts.

      Torque:
      79 N*m  { 805 kgf*cm, 58 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the flexible coupling centering bushings.

      Tech Tips

      The bolts should be installed from the propeller shaft side.

    4. A0162FWE01

      Align the matchmarks on the differential companion flange and flexible coupling.

    5. Install and tighten the 3 bolts, 3 washers and 3 nuts.

      Torque:
      79 N*m  { 805 kgf*cm, 58 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the flexible coupling centering bushings.

      Tech Tips

      The bolts should be installed from the propeller shaft side.

    6. A0161VKE01

      Temporarily install the 2 center support bearing set bolts with the adjusting center support bearing washers.

      Tech Tips

      Reuse any removed adjusting washers.

  18. FULLY TIGHTEN NO. 1 CENTER SUPPORT BEARING ASSEMBLY


    1. A0161VGE03

      Adjust the dimension between the edge surface of the center support bearing and the edge surface of the cushion to 11.5 to 13.5 mm (0.4528 to 0.5315 in.) respectively as shown in the illustration.

      (A)
      11.5 to 13.5 mm (0.4528 to 0.5315 in.)
    2. A0163F8E01

      Check that the center line of the bracket is perpendicular to the shaft axial direction.

    3. A0161VK

      Tighten the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      49 N*m  { 500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf }
    4. A0160XLE01

      Using SST, tighten the adjusting nut.

      SST
      09922-10010
      Torque:
      without SST
      69 N*m  { 700 kgf*cm, 51 ft.*lbf }
      with SST
      51 N*m  { 520 kgf*cm, 38 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips


      • Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 345 mm (13.6 in.).

      • Use 2 of the same SST.

  19. INSPECT AND ADJUST NO. 2 AND NO. 3 JOINT ANGLE


    1. Stabilize the propeller shaft and differential.


      1. Turn the propeller shaft several times by hand to stabilize the center support bearing.

    2. Check both the No. 2 and No. 3 joint angles.


      1. Using SST, measure the installation angle of the intermediate shaft and propeller shaft.

        SST
        09370-50010

        Tech Tips

        The SST should be set directly on the bottom of the shaft.

      2. Using SST, measure the installation angle of the differential.

        A0160RME01
        SST
        09370-50010

        Tech Tips

        Measure the installation angle by placing SST in the positions shown in the illustration.

      3. Calculate the No. 2 joint angle.

        No. 2 joint angle
        A - B = -0°19' to -1°19'
        A
        Intermediate shaft installation angle
        B
        Propeller shaft installation angle

      4. Calculate the No. 3 joint angle.

        No. 3 joint angle
        B - C = 1°07' to 2°07'
        B
        Propeller shaft installation angle
        C
        Differential installation angle

        Tech Tips

        If the measured angle is not within the specified range, adjust it with the center support bearing washers.

    3. Adjust the No. 2 joint angle.


      1. Select the center support bearing washers for adjustment.

        Adjustment Washer
        Thickness mm (in.)
        2.0 (0.0787)
        4.5 (0.1772)
        6.5 (0.2559)
        9.0 (0.3543)
        11.0 (0.4331)

        Note

        The 2 washers should be the same thickness.

  20. INSTALL OUTSIDE AIR GUIDE PLATE RH


    1. A0160L9E01

      Install the outside air guide plate RH with the 4 nuts.

      Torque:
      5.4 N*m  { 55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf }

  21. INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR


    1. A0160RBE02

      Install the front No. 1 floor heat insulator with the 4 nuts and 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      Nut
      5.4 N*m  { 55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf }
      Bolt
      19 N*m  { 194 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf }

  22. INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY


    1. Install 2 new gaskets to the exhaust manifold RH and exhaust manifold LH.

    2. A01626I

      Install the front exhaust pipe assembly with 4 new bolts and 4 new nuts.

      Torque:
      39 N*m  { 398 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf }

  23. CONNECT HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR


    1. A015ZX3

      Rotate the heated oxygen sensors 4 times counterclockwise, and then install them to the front exhaust pipe assembly by hand.

    2. A015ZGIE01

      Using SST, tighten the 2 heated oxygen sensors.

      SST
      09224-00010
      Torque:
      with SST
      40 N*m  { 408 kgf*cm, 30 ft.*lbf }
      without SST
      44 N*m  { 449 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips


      • Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 30 cm (11.8 in.). If the fulcrum length is not as specified, calculate the torque value based on the specification for when SST is not used Click here.

      • Make sure that SST and the wrench are connected in a straight line.

    3. A015ZMNE01

      Connect the 2 grommets to the floor panel.

  24. INSTALL TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY


    1. A01624S

      Using a vernier caliper, measure the free length of the compression springs.

      Minimum length
      41.5 mm (1.634 in.)

      If the free length is less than the minimum, replace the compression spring.

    2. Fully insert a new gasket to the front exhaust pipe assembly.

    3. A015ZMRE01

      Using a plastic hammer and wooden block, tap in the new gasket until its surface is flush with the front exhaust pipe assembly.

      Note


      • Be sure to install the gasket in the correct direction.

      • Do not reuse the gasket.

      • Do not damage the gasket.

      • Do not push in the gasket by using the exhaust pipe when connecting it.

    4. Connect the tail exhaust pipe assembly to the 6 exhaust pipe supports.

    5. A0162QN

      Install the tail exhaust pipe assembly with the 2 bolts and 2 compression springs.

      Torque:
      43 N*m  { 440 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*lbf }

  25. INSTALL FRONT CENTER FLOOR BRACE


    1. A01637A

      Install the front center floor brace with the 4 bolts.

      Torque:
      7.4 N*m  { 76 kgf*cm, 66 in.*lbf }

  26. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 FLOOR PANEL BRACE


    1. A015YY2

      Install the rear No. 1 floor panel brace with the 4 bolts.

      Torque:
      19 N*m  { 194 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf }

  27. ADJUST AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID


    1. Add automatic transmission fluid Click here.

  28. INSPECT FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK

  29. INSTALL NO. 2 FLOOR UNDER COVER


    1. A016142

      Install the No. 2 floor under cover with the 6 clips and 3 grommets.

  30. INSTALL NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER


    1. Install the No. 1 floor under cover with the 5 clips and 3 grommets.

  31. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER