AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

CAUTION:

The automatic transmission assembly is very heavy. Be sure to follow the procedure described in the repair manual, or the transmission jack may suddenly drop.


  1. PRECAUTION

    Note

    After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.

  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

  3. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

  4. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID


    1. A003CX5

      Remove the drain plug and gasket from the automatic transmission assembly and drain the ATF.

    2. Install a new gasket and the drain plug to the automatic transmission assembly.

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

  5. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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  6. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY

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  7. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

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  8. DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY


    1. Move the shift lever to N.

    2. A003E01

      Remove the nut and disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the transmission control shaft lever LH.

    3. Remove the clip and disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the transmission control cable bracket.

  9. REMOVE NO. 1 TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET


    1. A003D0F

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

  10. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER SETTING BOLT


    1. A003H6V

      Remove the flywheel housing dust seal.

    2. A003HZD

      Turn the crankshaft to gain access to the 6 drive plate and torque converter setting bolts and remove each bolt while holding the crankshaft pulley bolt with a wrench.

  11. REMOVE FUEL TANK GUARD


    1. A003ANR

      Remove the 2 bolts and fuel tank guard from the body.

  12. REMOVE OIL COOLER TUBE


    1. A003H0P

      Disconnect the 2 oil cooler tubes from the automatic transmission assembly.

      Tech Tips

      Use a container to catch any ATF which flows out of the 2 oil cooler tubes and automatic transmission assembly.

    2. Remove the 6 bolts and disconnect the 3 clamps.

      A003EDN

  13. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS


    1. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector, transmission wire connector and 2 speed sensor connectors.

      A003BUG

      Tech Tips

      Detach the claw, press down the lever, and then disconnect the transmission wire connector.

    2. Disconnect the 3 wire harness clamps from the automatic transmission assembly.

  14. SUPPORT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY


    1. A003FHS

      Support the automatic transmission assembly with a transmission jack.

      Note


      • In order to protect the automatic transmission oil pan sub-assembly, place attachments on the transmission jack.

      • Make sure that the attachments and the automatic transmission oil pan sub-assembly are centered on the transmission jack.

      • To prevent the automatic transmission oil pan sub-assembly from deforming, do not place any attachments under the automatic transmission oil pan sub-assembly of the automatic transmission assembly.

      • Secure the automatic transmission assembly to the transmission jack using a belt, etc. to prevent it from falling.

  15. DISCONNECT REAR ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR ASSEMBLY


    1. A003DIG

      Remove the bolt, nut and 2 washers and disconnect the rear engine mounting insulator assembly from the body.

  16. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY


    1. Tilt down the automatic transmission assembly.

      Note

      Make sure that the cooling fan and fan shroud do not contact the engine when tilting the transmission.

    2. A003GRG

      Remove the 8 bolts and automatic transmission assembly.

      Note

      Do not use excess force to pry on the transmission assembly.

  17. REMOVE REAR ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR ASSEMBLY


    1. A003AQ0

      Remove the 4 bolts and rear engine mounting insulator assembly from the automatic transmission assembly.

  18. REMOVE WIRING HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET


    1. Remove the 3 bolt and 3 wire harness clamp brackets from the automatic transmission case sub-assembly.

      A003DIM

  19. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY


    1. A003BDIE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the automatic transmission case sub-assembly and the torque converter assembly.

    2. Remove the torque converter assembly from the automatic transmission assembly.

      Note

      Remove the torque converter assembly from the input shaft horizontally.

  20. INSPECT TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY

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