AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT INSPECTION


  1. INSPECT TRANSMISSION OIL CLEANER MAGNET


    1. B000KQU

      Use the removed transmission oil cleaner magnets to collect any steel chips. Examine the chips and particles in the automatic transaxle oil pan sub-assembly and on the transmission oil cleaner magnets to determine what type of wear might be found in the automatic transaxle assembly.

      Result
      Steel (magnetic) Brass (non-magnetic)
      Bearing, gear and plate wear Bushing wear

  2. INSPECT INPUT SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY END PLAY


    1. B000JW8

      Using a dial indicator, measure the input shaft sub-assembly end play.

      Standard End Play
      0.020 to 1.242 mm (0.000787 to 0.0489 in.)

  3. INSPECT INTERMEDIATE SHAFT END PLAY


    1. B000I8DE02
      Text in Illustration
      *a Dimension (A)

      Clean the contact surfaces of the transaxle case sub-assembly and rear transaxle cover sub-assembly.

    2. Place a straightedge on the multiple direct clutch drum and measure the distance between the transaxle case sub-assembly and the straightedge (Dimension (A)) using a vernier caliper.

    3. B000LPHE03
      Text in Illustration
      *a Dimension (B)

      Using a vernier caliper and a straightedge, measure the distance shown in the illustration (Dimension (B)).

    4. Calculate the end play using the following formula:

      End play = Dimension (B) - Dimension (A) - Thrust needle roller bearing thickness

      Standard End Play
      0.022 to 1.099 mm (0.000866 to 0.0433 in.)

  4. INSPECT PLANETARY SUN GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B000IXF

      Using a caliper gauge, measure the inside diameters of the bushings of the planetary sun gear sub-assembly.

      Standard Inside Diameter
      25.525 to 25.546 mm (1.00492 to 1.00575 in.)
      Maximum Inside Diameter
      25.546 mm (1.00575 in.)

      If the inside diameter is greater than the maximum, replace the planetary sun gear sub-assembly.

  5. INSPECT REAR PLANETARY SUN GEAR ASSEMBLY


    1. B000JG1

      Using a caliper gauge, measure the inside diameter of the bushing of the rear planetary sun gear assembly.

      Standard Inside Diameter
      25.580 to 25.601 mm (1.00708 to 1.00791 in.)
      Maximum Inside Diameter
      25.601 mm (1.00791 in.)

      If the inside diameter is greater than the maximum, replace the rear planetary sun gear assembly.

  6. INSPECT UNDERDRIVE PLANETARY GEAR ASSEMBLY


    1. B000MLB

      Using a feeler gauge, measure the clearance between the underdrive planetary gear case and each pinion gear.

      Standard Clearance
      0.18 to 0.54 mm (0.00709 to 0.0213 in.)

      If the clearance is not as specified, replace the underdrive planetary gear assembly.

  7. INSPECT ONE-WAY CLUTCH ASSEMBLY


    1. B000H62E04
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Planetary Ring Gear
      *2 One-way Clutch Assembly
      *a Free
      *b Lock

      Temporarily install the one-way clutch assembly to the planetary ring gear.

    2. Make sure that the one-way clutch assembly turns freely counterclockwise and locks when turned clockwise.

      If the one-way clutch assembly does not operate normally, replace it.

  8. INSPECT NO. 1 BRAKE DISC


    1. B000ID9

      Check if the contact surfaces of the No. 1 brake discs, No. 1 brake plates and No. 1 brake flange are worn or burnt.

      If necessary, replace them.

      Note


      • If the lining of any No. 1 brake disc is peeled off or discolored, or even if part of the groove is damaged, replace all of the No. 1 brake discs.

      • Before installing new No. 1 brake discs, soak them in ATF for at least 15 minutes.

  9. INSPECT NO. 2 BRAKE DISC


    1. B000HU4

      Check if the contact surfaces of the No. 2 brake discs, No. 2 brake plates and No. 2 brake flange are worn or burnt.

      If necessary, replace them.

      Note


      • If the lining of any No. 2 brake disc is peeled off or discolored, or even if part of the groove is damaged, replace all of the No. 2 brake discs.

      • Before installing new No. 2 brake discs, soak them in ATF for at least 15 minutes.

  10. INSPECT NO. 3 BRAKE DISC


    1. B000KQL

      Check if the contact surfaces of the No. 3 brake discs, No. 3 brake plates and No. 3 brake flanges are worn or burnt.

      If necessary, replace them.

      Note


      • If the lining of any No. 3 brake disc is peeled off or discolored, or even if part of the groove is damaged, replace all of the No. 3 brake discs.

      • Before installing new No. 3 brake discs, soak them in ATF for at least 15 minutes.

  11. INSPECT 2ND BRAKE PISTON RETURN SPRING SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B000KKY

      Using a vernier caliper, measure the free length of the 3 2nd brake piston return spring sub-assemblies including the spring seats.

      Standard Free Length
      23.26 mm (0.916 in.)

      If the free length is shorter than the standard free length, replace the 2nd brake piston return spring sub-assembly.

  12. INSPECT 1ST AND REVERSE BRAKE RETURN SPRING SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B000INW

      Using a vernier caliper, measure the free length of the 1st and reverse brake return spring sub-assembly including the spring seat.

      Standard Free Length
      15.79 mm (0.622 in.)

      If the free length is shorter than the standard free length, replace the 1st and reverse brake return spring sub-assembly.

  13. INSPECT NO. 3 BRAKE PISTON RETURN SPRING SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B000L1Z

      Using a vernier caliper, measure the free length of the No. 3 brake piston return spring sub-assembly including the spring seat.

      Standard Free Length
      9.15 mm (0.360 in.)

      If the free length is shorter than the standard free length, replace the No. 3 brake piston return spring sub-assembly.

  14. INSPECT CLEARANCE OF NO. 1 BRAKE

    Tech Tips


    • Automatic transaxle assemblies manufactured at 2 different factories are available for this vehicle.

    • Refer to Introduction and check the serial number of the automatic transaxle assembly. Confirm the factory at which the automatic transaxle assembly was manufactured according to the following table.

      Serial Number Factory
      ##T######## for TMC Made
      ##A######## for AISIN AW Made

    1. B000N0BE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 No. 1 Brake Piston
      *a Clearance

      Apply compressed air to the oil hole shown in the illustration, and check the operation of the No. 1 brake piston.

    2. Set a dial indicator as shown in the illustration.

    3. Using the dial indicator, measure the clearance of the No. 1 brake piston while applying compressed air (200 kPa, 2.0 kgf/cm2, 29 psi).

      Standard Clearance
      0.601 to 0.819 mm (0.0237 to 0.0322 in.)

      Tech Tips

      Measure the clearance at 3 points where the No. 1 brake piston diameter is approximately 140 mm (5.51 in.) and calculate the average.

      If the clearance is not as specified, select an appropriate No. 1 brake flange so that the clearance will be within the specified range.

      Tech Tips


      • There are 6 No. 1 brake flanges of different thicknesses (for TMC Made).

      • There are 7 No. 1 brake flanges of different thicknesses (for AISIN AW Made).

      No. 1 Brake Flange Thickness: (for TMC Made)
      Mark Thickness (mm (in.))
      30 3.0 (0.118)
      31 3.1 (0.122)
      32 3.2 (0.126)
      33 3.3 (0.130)
      34 3.4 (0.134)
      35 3.5 (0.138)
      No. 1 Brake Flange Thickness: (for AISIN AW Made)
      Mark Thickness (mm (in.))
      30 3.0 (0.118)
      31 3.1 (0.122)
      32 3.2 (0.126)
      33 3.3 (0.130)
      34 3.4 (0.134)
      35 3.5 (0.138)
      36 3.6 (0.142)

  15. INSPECT CLEARANCE OF NO. 2 BRAKE

    Tech Tips


    • Automatic transaxle assemblies manufactured at 2 different factories are available for this vehicle.

    • Refer to Introduction and check the serial number of the automatic transaxle assembly. Confirm the factory at which the automatic transaxle assembly was manufactured according to the following table.

      Serial Number Factory
      ##T######## for TMC Made
      ##A######## for AISIN AW Made

    1. B000NH9E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 No. 2 Brake Piston
      *a Clearance

      Apply compressed air to the oil hole shown in the illustration, and check the operation of the No. 2 brake piston.

    2. Set a dial indicator as shown in the illustration.

    3. Using the dial indicator, measure the clearance of the No. 2 brake piston while applying compressed air (200 kPa, 2.0 kgf/cm2, 29 psi).

      Standard Clearance
      0.707 to 0.974 mm (0.0278 to 0.0383 in.)

      Tech Tips

      Measure the clearance at 3 points where the No. 2 brake piston diameter is approximately 140 mm (5.51 in.) and calculate the average.

      If the clearance is not as specified, select an appropriate No. 2 brake flange so that the clearance will be within the specified range.

      Tech Tips


      • There are 5 No. 2 brake flanges of different thicknesses (for TMC Made).

      • There are 8 No. 2 brake flanges of different thicknesses (for AISIN AW Made).

      No. 2 Brake Flange Thickness: (for TMC Made)
      Mark Thickness (mm (in.))
      40 4.0 (0.157)
      41 4.1 (0.161)
      42 4.2 (0.165)
      43 4.3 (0.169)
      44 4.4 (0.173)
      No. 2 Brake Flange Thickness: (for AISIN AW Made)
      Mark Thickness (mm (in.))
      40A 4.0 (0.157)
      41A 4.1 (0.161)
      42A 4.2 (0.165)
      43A 4.3 (0.169)
      44A 4.4 (0.173)
      45 4.5 (0.177)
      46 4.6 (0.181)
      47 4.7 (0.185)

  16. INSPECT CLEARANCE OF NO. 3 BRAKE

    Tech Tips


    • Automatic transaxle assemblies manufactured at 2 different factories are available for this vehicle.

    • Refer to Introduction and check the serial number of the automatic transaxle assembly. Confirm the factory at which the automatic transaxle assembly was manufactured according to the following table.

      Serial Number Factory
      ##T######## for TMC Made
      ##A######## for AISIN AW Made

    1. Using a vernier caliper and a straightedge, measure the distance shown in the illustration (Dimension (A)) while a load of 500 N (51 kgf, 112.4 lbf) is being applied to the No. 3 brake flange.

      B000NKAE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Front Oil Pump Assembly *2 No. 3 Brake Piston
      *3 No. 3 Brake Flange - -
      *a Dimension (A) *b Dimension (B)
      *c Contact Surface of Front Oil Pump Assembly - -

      Tech Tips

      Measure the distance (Dimension(A)) at 3 points where the No. 3 brake flange diameter is approximately 166 mm (6.54 in.) and calculate the average.

    2. Using a vernier caliper and a straightedge, measure the distance shown in the illustration (Dimension (B)).

      Tech Tips

      Measure the distance (Dimension(B)) at 3 points where the No. 3 brake piston diameter is approximately 166 mm (6.54 in.) and calculate the average.

    3. Calculate the clearance using the following formula:

      Clearance = Dimension (B) - Dimension (A)

      Standard Clearance
      0.599 to 0.799 mm (0.0236 to 0.0315 in.)

      If the clearance is not as specified, select an appropriate No. 3 brake flange so that the clearance will be within the specified range.

    4. Adjust clearance of No. 3 brake piston:


      1. B000KNPE01
        Text in Illustration
        *a Protective Tape

        Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, remove the snap ring from the front oil pump assembly.

      2. B000MD7E01
        Text in Illustration
        *1 No. 3 Brake Flange

        Remove the No. 3 brake flange from the front oil pump assembly.

      3. Using a vernier caliper and a straightedge, measure the distance shown in the illustration (Dimension (A)) while a load of 500 N (51 kgf, 112.4 lbf) is being applied to the No. 3 brake disc.

        B000HFLE01
        Text in Illustration
        *1 Front Oil Pump Assembly *2 No. 3 Brake Piston
        *3 No. 3 Brake Disc - -
        *a Dimension (A) *b Dimension (B)
        *c Contact Surface of Front Oil Pump Assembly - -

        Tech Tips

        Measure the distance (Dimension(A)) at 3 points where the No. 3 brake disc diameter is approximately 166 mm (6.54 in.) and calculate the average.

      4. Using a vernier caliper and a straightedge, measure the distance shown in the illustration (Dimension (B)).

        Tech Tips

        Measure the distance (Dimension(B)) at 3 points where the No. 3 brake piston diameter is approximately 166 mm (6.54 in.) and calculate the average.

      5. Calculate the thickness of the replacement No. 3 brake flange using the following formula:

        Thickness of Replacement No. 3 Brake Flange
        Dimension (B) - Dimension (A) - (0.599 to 0.799 mm (0.0236 to 0.0315 in.))

        Tech Tips


        • There are 6 No. 3 brake flanges of different thicknesses (for TMC Made).

        • There are 7 No. 3 brake flanges of different thicknesses (for AISIN AW Made).

        No. 3 Brake Flange Thickness: (for TMC Made)
        Mark Thickness (mm (in.))
        38 3.8 (0.150)
        39 3.9 (0.154)
        40 4.0 (0.157)
        41 4.1 (0.161)
        42 4.2 (0.165)
        43 4.3 (0.169)
        No. 3 Brake Flange Thickness: (for AISIN AW Made)
        Mark Thickness (mm (in.))
        38 3.8 (0.150)
        39 3.9 (0.154)
        40 4.0 (0.157)
        41 4.1 (0.161)
        42 4.2 (0.165)
        43 4.3 (0.169)
        44 4.4 (0.173)
      6. B000MD7E01
        Text in Illustration
        *1 No. 3 Brake Flange

        Install the No. 3 brake flange to the front oil pump assembly.

      7. B000IWRE01

        Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, install the snap ring to the front oil pump assembly.

        Note


        • Confirm that the snap ring is correctly located in the groove of the front oil pump assembly.

        • Make sure that the snap ring ends are positioned as shown in the illustration (A).

  17. INSPECT CLEARANCE OF NO. 1 CLUTCH


    1. Install the rear multiple disc clutch assembly to the rear transaxle cover sub-assembly.

    2. B000GZY

      Check that the piston moves when compressed air (200 kPa, 2.0 kgf/cm2, 29 psi) is applied to the oil hole.

    3. B000KJPE03
      Text in Illustration
      *a Feeler Gauge

      Using a feeler gauge, measure the No. 1 clutch pack clearance.

      Standard Pack Clearance
      0.601 to 0.819 mm (0.0237 to 0.0322 in.)

      Tech Tips

      Measure the clearance at 3 points where the flange diameter is approximately 152 mm (5.98 in.) and calculate the average.

      If the pack clearance is not as specified, replace the rear multiple disc clutch assembly.

  18. INSPECT CLEARANCE OF NO. 2 CLUTCH


    1. Install the rear multiple disc clutch assembly to the rear transaxle cover sub-assembly.

    2. B000MJBE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 No. 2 Direct Clutch Piston

      Using a dial indicator, measure the No. 2 clutch pack clearance while applying compressed air (200 kPa, 2.0 kgf/cm2, 29 psi).

      Standard Pack Clearance
      0.394 to 0.605 mm (0.0155 to 0.0238 in.)

      Tech Tips

      Measure the clearance at 3 points where the diameter of the No. 2 direct clutch piston is approximately 152 mm (5.98 in.) and calculate the average.

      If the pack clearance is not as specified, replace the rear multiple disc clutch assembly.