TRANSMISSION WIRE REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

  2. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

  3. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID


    1. Remove the drain plug and gasket, and drain ATF.

    2. Install a new gasket and the drain plug.

      Torque:
      47 N*m  { 479 kgf*cm, 35 ft.*lbf }

  4. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT LH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the RH side.

  5. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OIL PAN SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01CCZHE01

      Remove the 18 bolts, automatic transaxle oil pan sub-assembly and gasket.

      Note

      Some fluid will remain in the oil pan. Carefully remove the oil pan sub-assembly.

    2. Remove the 3 magnets from the automatic transaxle oil pan sub-assembly.

    3. A01CGG0E01

      Examine particles in the pan.


      1. Use the removed magnets to collect any steel chips. Look carefully at the chips and particles in the pan and on the magnets to anticipate what type of wear has occurred in the transaxle.

        Steel (magnetic): bearing, gear and plate wear.

        Brass (non-magnetic): bush wear.

  6. REMOVE TRANSMISSION WIRE


    1. A01CE64E10
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Lock Plate

      Disconnect the 5 shift solenoid valve connectors.

    2. Remove the bolt, lock plate and ATF temperature sensor.

    3. A01CBN4

      Disconnect the transmission wire connector.

    4. Remove the bolt and transmission wire.

    5. A01CFUHE02

      Remove the O-ring from the transmission wire.