AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

Note

If automatic transmission parts are replaced, refer to Parts Replacement Compensation Table to determine if any additional operations are necessary Click here.


  1. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE

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  2. REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY


    1. A01HOJF

      Disconnect the oil pressure switch connector and 2 clamps.

    2. A01HQSX

      Disconnect the 2 clamps and vacuum switching valve connector.

    3. Remove the bolt and disconnect the front engine mounting insulator.

    4. A01HQIF

      Remove the nut and disconnect the engine mounting insulator LH.

    5. A01HNFF

      Remove the nut and disconnect the engine mounting insulator RH.

    6. Remove the front frame assembly.

  3. REMOVE TCM


    1. A01HNV8

      Turn the lock lever and disconnect the connector from the TCM.

    2. A01HR1U

      Remove the 2 bolts and TCM from the automatic transaxle assembly.

  4. REMOVE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER


    1. A01HQ2B

      Disconnect the breather plug and remove the clamp.

    2. Remove the No. 4 water by-pass hose.

    3. A01HMS4E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 No. 1 Oil Cooler Outlet Hose
      *2 No. 1 Oil Cooler Inlet Hose

      Remove the No. 1 oil cooler outlet hose and No. 1 oil cooler inlet hose.

    4. A01HO82

      Remove the 2 bolts and transmission oil cooler with the transmission oil cooler stay from the automatic transaxle assembly.

  5. SEPARATE WIRE HARNESS


    1. A01HMPZ

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

  6. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY


    1. Using the 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 oil pan from deforming, do not place any attachments onto the oil pan of the automatic transaxle assembly.

      • Hold the engine assembly with a suitable adapter, such as a rope, during the operation.

    2. A01HQYO

      Remove the 11 bolts and transaxle.

      Note

      To prevent damage to the knock pins, do not pry between the transaxle and engine.

  7. REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET


    1. A01HPS1

      Remove the 3 bolts and front engine mounting bracket.

  8. REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET


    1. A01HNO7

      Remove the 5 bolts and 5 clamp brackets.

  9. REMOVE NO. 1 TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET


    1. A01HN3F

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

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


    1. A01HPZ3

      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.

  11. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01HOGC

      Remove the torque converter assembly from the automatic transaxle assembly.

  12. INSPECT TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY


    1. Inspect the one-way clutch.


      1. A01HQLF

        Press on the splines of the stator with a finger and rotate the stator. Check that the stator rotates smoothly when turned clockwise and rotates with difficulty when turned counterclockwise.

        If necessary, clean the torque converter and recheck the one-way clutch.

        Replace the torque converter if the one-way clutch still fails the inspection.

        Text in Illustration
        A01HNYE Difficult
        A01HQYC Smooth
    2. A01HQ8UE32
      Text in Illustration
      *a Sample showing maximum allowable amount of powder in ATF

      Inspect the torque converter assembly.

      If any of the following problems are present, replace the torque converter assembly.


      • A metallic sound is emitted from the torque converter assembly during the stall test or when the shift lever is moved to N.

      • The one-way clutch turns smoothly or locks in both directions.

      • The amount of powder in the ATF is more than the sample shown in the illustration (refer to the sample).

      Tech Tips

      The sample shows approximately 0.025 liters (0.026 US qts, 0.022 Imp. qts) of ATF that was removed from a torque converter.

    3. Replace the ATF in the torque converter.

      Tech Tips

      If the ATF is discolored or has a foul odor, stir the ATF in the torque converter before replacing the ATF.

    4. A01HMGK

      Clean and check the oil cooler and oil pipe line.

      Tech Tips


      • If the torque converter is inspected or the ATF is replaced, it is necessary to clean the oil cooler and oil pipe line.

      • Apply compressed air of 196 kPa (2.0 kgf/ cm2, 28 psi) into the inlet hose.

      • If a large amount of powder is found in the ATF, add new ATF using a bucket pump and clean the oil cooler and oil pipe line again.

      • If the ATF is cloudy, inspect the oil cooler.

    5. A01HNVIE39
      Text in Illustration
      *a CORRECT
      *b INCORRECT
      *c Bottom is damaged

      Prevent deformation of the torque converter and damage to the oil pump gear.

      Note

      Make sure that all of the bolts are the same length and that the specified bolts are used.

      Tech Tips

      If there is any damage to the tip of a bolt for the torque converter or to the bottom of a bolt hole, replace the bolt and torque converter.