CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE

   
   

   1. for 3ZR-FE:

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   2. for 3ZR-FAE:

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2. DISCONNECT WATER BY-PASS HOSE

   

   
   

   1. Slide the 2 clips and disconnect the 2 water by-pass hoses from the oil cooler.

3. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY

   
   

   1. for 3ZR-FE:

      
      

      1. 1.0 KW Type:

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      2. 1.3 KW Type:

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   2. for 3ZR-FAE:

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4. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET LH

   

   
   

   1. Remove the 3 bolts and engine mounting bracket LH from the continuously variable transaxle assembly.

5. REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET

   

   
   

   1. Remove the 3 bolts and front engine mounting bracket from the continuously variable transaxle assembly.

6. REMOVE REAR ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET

   

   
   

   1. Remove the 3 bolts and rear engine mounting bracket from the continuously variable transaxle assembly.

7. REMOVE GROUND CABLE

   

   
   

   1. Detach the clamp.

   2. Remove the bolt and ground cable.

8. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE

   
   

   1. for Front Side:

      Disconnect the transmission wire connector, park/neutral position switch connector and 3 revolution sensor connectors, and detach the 3 wire harness clamps from the continuously variable transaxle assembly.

   2. for Rear Side:

      Disconnect the oil pressure sensor connector and detach the 2 wire harness clamps from the continuously variable transaxle assembly.

      

      *a

      for Front Side

      *b

      for Rear Side

9. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY SETTING BOLT

   

   
   

   1. Remove the flywheel housing under cover.

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

10. REMOVE CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY

    

    
    

    1. Remove the 8 bolts and continuously variable transaxle assembly from the engine assembly.

       Note

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

11. REMOVE TRANSFER ASSEMBLY

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12. REMOVE TRANSFER AND TRANSAXLE SETTING STUD BOLT

    
    

    • Transfer Side:

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    1. 

       Remove the 2 transfer and transaxle setting stud bolts.

       Tech Tips

       It is not necessary to remove the transfer and transaxle setting stud bolts unless they are being replaced.

13. REMOVE NO. 1 TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET

    

    
    

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

14. REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET

    
    

    1. Remove the 4 bolts and 4 wire harness clamp brackets from the continuously variable transaxle assembly.

       

15. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY

    
    

    1. Remove the torque converter assembly from the continuously variable transaxle assembly.

16. REMOVE CVT OIL PUMP TYPE T OIL SEAL

    Note

    
    

    • Do not remove the front oil pump assembly from the CVT main body, as there is the possibility of the entry of dust and foreign matter.

    • Clean the work area, the tools to be used, and other equipment, etc. thoroughly before the operation, as there is the possibility that a CVT malfunction, which could prevent the vehicle from running, could occur if dust or fine foreign matter enters the CVT.

    • Do not use cotton work gloves, cloths, or paper towels, etc. that may produce lint, etc.

    • Perform the operation as quickly as possible, as dust and foreign matter could enter the CVT while the torque convertor is not attached to it.

    • Do not use the air gun until the torque convertor has been installed, as it could cause dust and foreign matter to be stirred up.

    
    

    1. 

       Clean the tips of both the claws of SST and the center bolt.

    2. Using SST, remove the CVT oil pump type T oil seal.

       SST

       09308-10010

       Note

       
       

       • Pay attention to the angle of the claws when opening them, and ensure that they do not come into contact with the oil pump housing, as there is the possibility that metal particles could be produced if they do.