AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

Note

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


  1. REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING UNDER COVER

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  2. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY SETTING BOLT


    1. A01G6AP

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

  3. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE


    1. A01G8G8

      Place height adjustment attachments and plate lift attachments in the positions shown in the illustration and set an engine lifter underneath the engine assembly with transaxle.

      Text in Illustration
      A01G6PZ Attachment Installation Position

      Note


      • Install height adjustment attachments and plate lift attachments under the engine assembly with transaxle.

      • Securely support the engine assembly to prevent it from turning upside down until it is secured to an engine stand.

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

      • Do not perform any procedures while the engine assembly is suspended because doing so may cause the engine assembly to drop, resulting in injury. However, the engine assembly needs to be suspended when it is installed or removed from an engine stand.

    2. A01G6XW

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

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

    4. Operate the engine lifter and remove the engine assembly with transaxle from the vehicle.

      Note


      • Make sure that the engine assembly is clear of all wiring and hoses.

      • While lowering the engine assembly from the vehicle, do not allow it to contact the vehicle.

    5. Install the engine hangers Click here.

    6. Using an engine sling device and engine lift, secure the engine assembly.

  4. REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY


    1. A01G727

      Remove the nut and separate the engine mounting insulator LH.

    2. A01G8IX

      Remove the bolt and separate the front engine mounting insulator.

    3. A01G5A1

      Remove the nut and separate the engine mounting insulator RH.

    4. Remove the front frame assembly.

    5. Using height adjustment attachments and plate lift attachments, place the engine assembly on a flat level surface.

      Note


      • Using height adjustment attachments and plate lift attachments, place the engine assembly with transaxle horizontally.

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

      • Using an engine sling device and engine lift, secure the engine assembly before service.

  5. REMOVE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR


    1. A01G6WN

      Disconnect the wire harness clamp from the wiring harness connector.

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

    3. A01G81X

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

  6. SEPARATE WIRE HARNESS


    1. A01G6UN

      Remove the bolt and ground cable.

    2. Separate the park/neutral position switch assembly connector and 7 wire harness clamps.

  7. 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. A01G6FT

      Remove the 9 bolts and automatic transaxle assembly.

      Note

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

  8. REMOVE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER


    1. A01G4D3E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 No. 1 Oil Cooler Inlet Hose
      *2 No. 1 Oil Cooler Outlet Hose

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

    2. A01G9AV

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

  9. REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET


    1. A01G4Z8

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

  10. REMOVE NO. 1 TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET


    1. A01G92B

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

  11. REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET


    1. A01G6CV

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

  12. REMOVE TRANSMISSION CASE PLUG ASSEMBLY


    1. A01G8XY

      Remove the transmission case plug assembly from the transaxle housing.

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

  13. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01G4NO

      Remove the torque converter assembly from the automatic transaxle assembly.