AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY (When Using the Engine Support Bridge) REMOVAL

Note

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


  1. REMOVE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

    Click here

  2. DISCHARGE FUEL PRESSURE

    Click here

  3. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  4. SECURE STEERING WHEEL


    1. A01I1X9

      Secure the steering wheel with the seat belt in order to prevent rotation.

      Tech Tips

      This operation is useful to prevent damage to the spiral cable.

  5. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note

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

  6. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

  7. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH

  8. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

  9. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH

  10. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH

  11. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

  12. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH

  13. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

    Note

    Do not remove the radiator cap sub-assembly, cylinder block drain cock plugs and radiator drain cock plug while the engine and radiator are still hot. Pressurized, hot engine coolant and steam may be released and cause serious burns.


    1. Loosen the radiator drain cock plug.

    2. Loosen the 2 cylinder block drain cock plugs.

    3. Remove the radiator cap sub-assembly.

      A01I1TFE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Radiator Cap Sub-assembly *2 Cylinder Block Drain Cock Plug
      *3 Radiator Drain Cock Plug *4 Air Drain Cock Plug

      Tech Tips

      Collect the coolant in a container and dispose of it according to the regulations in your area.

  14. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID

    Click here

  15. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL


    1. A01HXU2

      Remove the 9 clips and cool air intake duct seal.

  16. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01I1X1

      Lift the rear of the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly to detach the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly from the 2 pins, and then lift the front of the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly to detach the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly from the pin and remove the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly.

      Note

      Attempting to disengage both front and rear pins at the same time may cause the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly to break.

  17. REMOVE INLET AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01HZUJ

      Remove the 2 bolts and inlet air cleaner assembly.

  18. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01HYEI

      Disconnect the vacuum switching valve assembly from the air cleaner hose.

    2. A01HZRG

      Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector and 2 wire harness clamps from the air cleaner cap sub-assembly.

    3. A01HXEG

      Separate the fuel vapor feed hose from the air cleaner hose.

    4. A01HYYJ

      Disconnect the ventilation hose from the cylinder head cover.

    5. A01HYQ8

      Loosen the hose clamp and disconnect the air cleaner hose from the throttle with motor body assembly.

    6. A01HXWR

      Release the 2 clamps and remove the air cleaner cap sub-assembly.

  19. REMOVE AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the air cleaner filter element sub-assembly.

  20. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01HY4V

      Disconnect the wire harness clamp.

    2. Remove the 2 bolts and air cleaner case sub-assembly.

  21. REMOVE BATTERY


    1. A01I24J

      Loosen the nut, and separate the positive (+) battery terminal.

    2. Loosen the nut, and remove the bolt and battery clamp.

    3. Remove the battery and battery tray.

  22. DISCONNECT NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE


    1. A01HZH8

      Remove the hose clamp to separate the air fuel ratio sensor wire from the No. 1 radiator hose.

    2. Slide the clip and disconnect the No. 1 radiator hose.

  23. DISCONNECT OUTLET HEATER WATER HOSE


    1. A01HXF5

      Slide the 3 clips and disconnect the 3 outlet heater water hoses.

  24. REMOVE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER


    1. A01I218E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 No. 1 Oil Cooler Inlet Hose
      *2 No. 1 Oil Cooler Outlet Hose

      Slide the 4 clamps and remove the No. 1 oil cooler outlet hose and No. 1 oil cooler inlet hose from the transmission oil cooler and automatic transaxle assembly.

    2. A01I23H

      Remove the 3 bolts and transmission oil cooler from the front engine mounting bracket.

  25. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER BRACKET


    1. A01HYJI

      Disconnect the 2 wire clamps.

    2. Remove the bolt and No. 1 air cleaner bracket.

  26. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01I0SW

      Disconnect the starter connector.

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

    3. A01I1ZR

      Remove the 2 bolts and starter.

  27. REMOVE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR


    1. A01HZOFE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Lock Lever

      Disengage the wire harness clamp from the automatic transaxle assembly.

    2. Turn the lock lever and disconnect the connector from the wiring harness connector.

    3. A01HZ17

      Remove the 2 bolts and wiring harness connector from the automatic transaxle assembly.

  28. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS


    1. A01HZB8

      Remove the bolt and disconnect the wire harness from the automatic transaxle assembly.

    2. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch assembly connector and disengage the 7 wire harness clamps from the automatic transaxle assembly.

  29. REMOVE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY


    1. Move the shift lever to N.

    2. A01HZD7

      Disconnect the end of the transmission control cable assembly from the lower shift lever assembly.

    3. Disengage the 2 claws and disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the lower shift lever assembly.

    4. A01I1L6

      Disconnect the wire harness clamp.

    5. A01HZ8B

      Remove the nut and clip, and disconnect the transmission control cable assembly.

    6. A01I059

      Turn back the dash panel insulator.

    7. Remove the 2 bolts and pull out the transmission control cable assembly from the body.

  30. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  31. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  32. REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING UNDER COVER


    1. A01I0QW

      Remove the flywheel housing under cover.

  33. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER SETTING BOLT


    1. A01I12O

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

  34. DISCONNECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. A01HY0XE02
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and steering link assembly.

    2. Remove the bolt.

    3. Separate the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering link assembly.

  35. DISCONNECT SUCTION PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01HXV0

      Remove the bolt and rotate the hook connector as shown in the illustration.

    2. A01I0FY

      Disconnect the suction pipe sub-assembly.

    3. Remove the O-ring from the suction pipe sub-assembly.

      Note

      Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.

    4. A01HXGO

      Disconnect the suction pipe sub-assembly from the 2 clamps.

  36. DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONER TUBE AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY


    1. A01HY97

      Disconnect the air conditioner tube and accessory assembly.

    2. Remove the O-ring from the air conditioner tube and accessory assembly.

      Note

      Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.

    3. A01HYQY

      Disconnect the air conditioner tube and accessory assembly from the clamp.

  37. INSTALL ENGINE HANGERS


    1. A01HYISE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 No. 1 Engine Hanger
      *2 No. 2 Engine Hanger

      Install the No. 1 and No. 2 engine hangers with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      33 N*m  { 337 kgf*cm, 24 ft.*lbf }
      Item Part No.
      No. 1 engine hanger 12281-31120
      No. 2 engine hanger 12281-31100
      Bolt 91671-10825

  38. INSTALL ENGINE SUPPORT BRIDGE


    1. Remove the 2 hood support assemblies Click here.

    2. Install SST to the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.

      A01HXFYE02
      Text in Illustration
      *a Support Shaft *b Side Member
      *c Cloth *d Front Side
      *e Correct *f Incorrect
      *g Front Suspension Nut - -
      SST
      09940-10020

      CAUTION:

      Make sure the fuse bolt is not deformed.

      A01HYWGE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Fuse Bolt
      *b Correct
      *c Incorrect

      Note


      • Prevent SST from contacting the vehicle body or windshield.

      • To prevent damage to the engine hood, place pieces of cloth between the engine hood and SST.

      • Lightly shake SST by hand to make sure it is securely installed while performing work.

      • Set the support shafts on level surfaces.

    3. A01HXDLE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Support Shaft
      *b Sub Beam
      *c Side Member
      *d Threaded Portion

      Turn the threaded portion of each support shaft to adjust its height and make the SST sub beams parallel to the ground.

    4. Connect chain to the division bar with the shackles at the positions shown in the illustration.

      A01HZBNE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 No. 1 Engine Hanger *2 No. 2 Engine Hanger
      *a Division Bar *b Shackle

    5. Connect the division bar and No. 1 engine hanger with the shackle.

    6. Connect the 2nd link of the chain to the No. 2 engine hanger.

    7. Make sure the distance between the chain block assembly and division bar is 50 mm (1.97 in.) or more.

      A01HZPNE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Chain Block Assembly *b Division Bar
      *c 50 mm (1.97 in.) or more - -

    8. Adjust the position of the chain block assembly so that the chain is perpendicular to the SST main beam and sub beams as shown in the illustration.

      A01I0XSE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Chain Block Assembly *b Main Beam
      *c Sub Beam *d Dimension (A)
      *e Dimension (B) *f Correct
      *g Incorrect *h Right to Left Adjustment
      *i Front to Rear Adjustment - -

      CAUTION:

      To prevent the engine with automatic transaxle assembly from falling, make sure that the dimension (A) and dimension (B) are equal.

    9. Tighten the 6 wing bolts and 2 bolts.

      A01HYMT
      Torque:
      for Bolt
      30 N*m  { 306 kgf*cm, 22 ft.*lbf }
    10. A01I024E01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Approximately 50 mm (1.97 in.)

      Move the chain block assembly approximately 50 mm (1.97 in.) as shown in the illustration.

    11. A01HZJPE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Turn

      Tighten the chain block assembly until it cannot be moved any further by hand.

      Note


      • When suspending the engine with automatic transaxle assembly, do not tighten the chain block assembly more than 50 N*m (510 kgf*cm, 37 ft.*lbf).

      • Do not shake the engine with automatic transaxle assembly excessively while it is being suspended.

  39. INSTALL BELT


    1. A01I1U3

      Remove the bolt and nut.

    2. A01HY2K

      Loosen the bolt and disconnect the windshield washer jar assembly from the vehicle body.

      Note

      Do not remove the bolt.

    3. Install SST to the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.

      A01I0AXE01
      SST
      09727-00110

    4. Using the SST ratchet buckle, tighten the SST belt until there is no slack.

      A01I0MPE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Ratchet Buckle - -

  40. REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY


    1. A01I1O7E02
      Text in Illustration
      *a Chain Block Assembly

      Wind the chain with the chain block assembly to lift the engine with automatic transaxle assembly.

      Note


      • When suspending the engine with automatic transaxle assembly, do not tighten the chain block assembly more than 50 N*m (510 kgf*cm, 37 ft.*lbf).

      • Lift the engine with automatic transaxle assembly until the engine is slightly raised off the front frame assembly.

      • Do not lift the engine with automatic transaxle assembly excessively.

    2. A01HXTVE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Engine Lifter
      *b Attachment
      A01HYFG Attachment Placement Location

      Support the front frame assembly with an engine lifter using 4 attachments or equivalent tools as shown in the illustration.

      CAUTION:


      • The front frame assembly is a heavy component. Make sure that it is supported securely.

      • Make sure to secure the front frame assembly to prevent it from dropping.

      Note

      Use the attachments to keep the front frame assembly level.

    3. A01I1GQ

      Remove the 4 bolts, 2 nuts and frame side rail plates RH and LH.

    4. Remove the 4 bolts, 2 nuts, and front suspension member rear braces RH and LH.

    5. Slowly lower the front frame assembly.

      Note

      When lowering the front frame assembly, be careful not to damage the vehicle body or other components installed to the vehicle.

  41. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR RH


    1. A01HXLS

      Remove the nut and engine mounting insulator RH from the engine mounting bracket RH.

  42. INSTALL ENGINE SUPPORT BAR


    1. Install the SST (engine support bar) to the vehicle body with the 2 bolts as shown in the illustration.

      A01HYANE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Engine Mounting Bracket RH - -
      *a Spacer *b SST (Support Bar)
      *c SST (Belt) - -
      SST
      09944-10020

      CAUTION:

      To prevent the engine with automatic transaxle assembly from falling while servicing, do not remove SST (belt).

    2. Install the bolt to the engine mounting bracket RH.

  43. REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR ASSEMBLY


    1. A01I1O8

      Remove the bolt and front engine mounting insulator assembly from the front engine mounting bracket.

  44. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR LH


    1. A01I1HG

      Remove the nut and engine mounting insulator LH from the automatic transaxle assembly.

  45. SUPPORT ENGINE ASSEMBLY


    1. A01HZX7

      Set an engine lifter.

      CAUTION:

      To prevent the engine with automatic transaxle assembly from falling while servicing, do not remove SST.

      Note

      Make sure that there is a clearance between the engine oil pan assembly and engine lifter.

  46. REMOVE BELT


    1. Remove SST from the vehicle body.

      A01HY74E01

  47. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY


    1. Support the automatic transaxle assembly with a transmission jack.

      Note


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

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

      • To prevent the automatic transaxle oil pan sub-assembly from being deformed, do not place any attachments under the automatic transaxle oil pan sub-assembly.

    2. A01HYNA

      Remove the 9 bolts and automatic transaxle assembly.

      Note


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

      • To prevent damage to the 2 knock pins, do not pry between the automatic transaxle assembly and engine assembly.

  48. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01I0W1

      Remove the torque converter assembly from the automatic transaxle assembly.

  49. REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET


    1. A01I0ET

      Remove the 3 bolts and front engine mounting bracket from the automatic transaxle assembly.

  50. REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET


    1. A01I0RE

      Remove the 4 bolts and 4 wire harness clamp brackets from the automatic transaxle assembly.

  51. REMOVE NO. 1 TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET


    1. A01I0W3

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

  52. REMOVE TRANSMISSION CASE PLUG ASSEMBLY


    1. A01HZMF

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

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