AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

Note

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


  1. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE

    Tech Tips

    See the steps from "Recover Refrigerant from Refrigeration System" through "Remove Engine Assembly with Transaxle" Click here.

  2. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH


    1. A01ELHQ

      Remove the 2 bolts and front No. 1 stabilizer bracket LH from the front frame assembly.

  3. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  4. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR WITH FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

  5. REMOVE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EMFO

      Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and steering link assembly.

      Note

      Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.

  6. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EK2A

      Disconnect the starter connector.

    2. Open the terminal cap, remove the nut and disconnect the starter wire.

    3. A01EL88

      Remove the 2 bolts and starter.

  7. SEPARATE REAR ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EK0G

      Remove the 2 bolts and separate the rear engine mounting insulator assembly from the rear engine mounting bracket.

  8. REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EJIR

      Disconnect the 2 clamps with the engine wire.

    2. A01EKTAE05

      Remove the 2 nuts and separate the engine mounting insulators RH and LH.

    3. A01ELR2

      Remove the bolt and separate the front engine mounting insulator.

    4. Remove the front frame assembly from the engine assembly with transaxle.

  9. REMOVE TRANSFER STIFFENER PLATE RH


    1. A01EKFF

      Remove the 4 bolts and transfer stiffener plate RH.

  10. REMOVE TCM


    1. A01EJQX

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

    2. A01ELID

      Remove the 2 bolts and TCM from the transaxle.

  11. SEPARATE WIRE HARNESS


    1. A01EK80

      Remove the bolt and ground cable.

    2. Separate the park/neutral position switch connector and 6 wire harness clamps.

  12. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EKZ7

      Remove the 9 bolts and transaxle.

      Note

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

  13. REMOVE TRANSFER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EM89

      Remove the 2 bolts and 6 nuts.

    2. Using a plastic hammer, remove the transfer assembly from the automatic transaxle assembly.

      Note


      • Remove the transfer assembly from the automatic transaxle assembly without tilting it.

      • During removal, do not hold the transfer assembly by the oil seals on either side of the assembly.

  14. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY

  15. REMOVE FLEXIBLE HOSE BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EM9C

      Slide the clip and disconnect the breather plug hose from the flexible hose bracket sub-assembly.

    2. Remove the bolt and flexible hose bracket sub-assembly from the transaxle.

    3. Remove the breather hose from the flexible hose bracket sub-assembly.

  16. REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET


    1. A01EM94

      Remove the 3 bolts and front engine mounting bracket.

  17. REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET


    1. A01ELLC

      Remove the 4 bolts and 4 clamp brackets.

  18. REMOVE NO. 1 TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET


    1. A01EK1P

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

  19. REMOVE TRANSMISSION CASE PLUG ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EKVD

      Remove the transmission case plug assembly from the automatic transaxle assembly.

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

  20. REMOVE OUTLET NO. 1 OIL COOLER HOSE


    1. A01EKSN

      Remove the outlet No. 1 oil cooler hose.

  21. REMOVE INLET NO. 1 OIL COOLER HOSE


    1. A01ELD0

      Remove the inlet No. 1 oil cooler hose.