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. B000M3F

      Disconnect the oil pressure switch connector and 2 clamps.

    2. B000JOR

      Disconnect the 2 clamps and vacuum switching valve connector.

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

    4. B000IR7

      Remove the nut and disconnect the engine mounting insulator LH.

    5. B000KIT

      Remove the nut and disconnect the engine mounting insulator RH.

    6. Remove the front frame assembly.

  3. REMOVE TCM


    1. B000I3K

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

    2. B000JJC

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

  4. SEPARATE WIRE HARNESS


    1. B000LPN

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

  5. REMOVE TRANSMISSION BREATHER SKIRT


    1. B000MXTE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Breather Plug
      *2 Transmission Breather Skirt
      *3 Clamp

      Disconnect the breather plug.

    2. Remove the bolt and transmission breather skirt with the clamp.

    3. Remove the clamp from the transmission breather skirt.

  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. B000LO4

      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. B000IL4

      Remove the 3 bolts and front engine mounting bracket.

  8. REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET


    1. B000KDL

      Remove the 5 bolts and 5 clamp brackets.

  9. REMOVE NO. 1 TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET


    1. B000JU6

      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. B000HBM

      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. B000JO6

      Remove the torque converter assembly from the automatic transaxle assembly.

  12. INSPECT TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY


    1. Inspect the one-way clutch.


      1. B000L56

        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
        B000K70 Difficult
        B000IB9 Smooth
    2. B000ICOE32
      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. B000K80

      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. B000JOBE39
      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.