INSTALL TRANSMISSION BREATHER ASSEMBLY
Install the 2 bolts to the transmission breather assembly in the order shown in the illustration.
| Bolt | Bolt Length |
|---|---|
| 1 | 30 mm (1.18 in.) |
| 2 | 14 mm (0.551 in.) |
Tech Tips
Be sure to install the transmission breather assembly so that the pipe is positioned between the two-way wire harness.
Connect the 2 wire harness clamps to the transmission breather assembly .
Install the bolt and ground wire to the transmission breather assembly.
INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BREATHER TUBE
Connect the breather hose to the breather tube.
Tech Tips
Be sure to insert the breather hose to the end.
Install a new O-ring.
Coat the O-ring with ATF.
Install the transmission breather tube with the bolt.
INSPECT TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Inspect the torque converter clutch Click here.
INSTALL TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Using a vernier caliper and a straightedge, measure dimension A between the transmission and the end surface of the drive plate.
Aligning the matchmarks on the transmission case and torque converter clutch, engage the splines of the input shaft and turbine runner.
Engage the splines of the stator shaft and stator while turning the torque converter clutch.
Tech Tips
Turn the torque converter clutch approximately 180°.
Turn the torque converter clutch and align the matchmarks on the torque converter clutch and transmission case to engage the key of the oil pump drive gear into the slot on the torque converter clutch.
Note
Do not push on the torque converter when aligning the matchmarks.
Using a vernier caliper and a straightedge, measure dimension B shown in the illustration and check that B is greater than A measured in the first step.
| Standard |
|---|
| A + 1 mm (0.04 in.) or more |
INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY
Make sure that the knock pins are installed on the engine.
Install the automatic transmission to the engine with the 10 bolts.
Note
Insert dowel pins into the dowel holes securely so that the end face of the automatic transmission assembly fits close against the engine assembly before tightening the bolts.
Make sure that the dowel pins are not loose, bent, damaged or scratched and then install the transaxle onto the engine with the contact surfaces of the engine and transaxle flat against each other.
CONNECT WIRE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR
Install the nut and 2 wire harness clamps.
Connect the park/neutral position switch connector.
Install the 2 bolts and wire harness clamp.
Connect the transmission wire connector.
Tech Tips
Push up the lever until the claw of the transmission wire connector makes a connection sound.
CONNECT BREATHER PLUG HOSE
Connect the breather hose to the transmission breather assembly.
Tech Tips
Be sure to insert the breather hose until stopped by the protrusion on the transmission breather assembly.
INSTALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL SHAFT LEVER RH
Install the transmission control shaft lever with the nut.
INSTALL REAR ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR ASSEMBLY
Install the rear engine mounting insulator with the 4 bolts.
INSTALL REAR ENGINE MOUNTING MEMBER
Install the engine rear mounting member to the automatic transmission assembly with the 4 nuts.
INSTALL DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SETTING BOLT
Install the 6 torque converter clutch setting bolts.
Tech Tips
First install the black colored bolt and then the remaining 5 bolts.
CONNECT OIL COOLER TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Install the oil cooler tube bracket with the 3 bolts.
Install the 2 oil cooler tubes with the 2 clips.
INSTALL NO. 1 EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY
Install the No. 1 exhaust pipe support bracket with the 2 bolts.
INSTALL STARTER ASSEMBLY
Install the flywheel housing side cover.
Install the terminal lower cover with the nut.
Install the starter assembly with the 2 bolts.
Note
Make sure that the flywheel housing side cover is as shown in the illustration.
Install the wire harness with the nut.
Connect the starter connector.
Install the terminal upper cover with the 11 claws.
INSTALL NO. 3 EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT INSULATOR
Install the No. 3 exhaust manifold heat insulator with the 3 bolts.
INSTALL EXHAUST MANIFOLD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
Install a new gasket.
Install the exhaust manifold sub-assembly RH, and install 8 new nuts in the order shown in the illustration.
INSTALL NO. 1 EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT INSULATOR
Install the No. 1 exhaust manifold heat insulator with the 3 bolts.
Connect the air fuel ratio sensor connector.
INSTALL ENGINE OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK GUIDE
Apply engine oil to a new O-ring, and install it to the oil level dipstick guide sub-assembly.
Install the oil level dipstick guide sub-assembly with the bolt.
INSTALL ENGINE OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK
Install the oil level dipstick sub-assembly.
INSTALL ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
ADD AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
Add the automatic transmission fluid Click here.
ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION
Remove the nut and disconnect the shifting rod.
Turn the control shaft lever of the park/neutral position switch counterclockwise until it stops, and turn it clockwise 2 notches to set it to N.
Move the shift lever to N and tighten the nut while lightly pushing the lever toward R.
Note
Do not push the shift lever too hard.
Check that the shift lever moves smoothly and the shift lever and gear operate correctly Click here.
INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION
When shifting from P to R with the engine switch on (IG) and the brake pedal depressed, make sure that the shift lever moves smoothly and moves correctly into the position.
Check that the shift lever does not stop when moving the shift lever from R to P, and check that the shift lever does not stick when moving the shift lever from D to M.
Start the engine and make sure that the vehicle moves forward when shifting from N to D and moves rearward when shifting to R.
If an operation cannot be done as specified, inspect the park/neutral position switch assembly and check the shift lever assembly installation condition.
CHECK AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM PRECAUTION
After replacing the automatic transmission assembly, certain procedures are necessary Click here.