PROCEDURE
REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE
DISCONNECT WATER BY-PASS HOSE
Detach the clamp.
Disconnect the 2 water by-pass hoses from the oil cooler.
DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE
Disconnect the oil pressure sensor connector and revolution sensor connector, and detach the 5 wire harness clamps from the continuously variable transaxle.
Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector and detach the 2 wire harness clamps from the continuously variable transaxle.
Disconnect the transmission wire connector and 2 revolution sensor connectors, and detach the wire harness 2 clamps from the continuously variable transaxle.
REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET
Detach the water by-pass hose clamp from the wire harness clamp bracket.
Remove the 4 bolts and 3 wire harness clamp brackets and breather hose clamp bracket from the continuously variable transaxle.
REMOVE NO. 1 TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET
Remove the 2 bolts and No. 1 transmission control cable bracket from the continuously variable transaxle.
REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET LH
Remove the 4 bolts and engine mounting bracket LH from the continuously variable transaxle.
REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING SIDE COVER
REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY
INSTALL ENGINE HANGER
REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY
Remove the 7 bolts and engine assembly from the continuously variable transaxle.
Note
To prevent damage to the knock pins, do not pry between the transaxle and engine.
REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the bolt and front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.
REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD
Remove the 4 bolts and engine moving control rod from the continuously variable transaxle.
REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY
Remove the torque converter assembly from the continuously variable transaxle.
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.
Clean the tips of both the claws of the SST and the center bolt.
Using the SST, remove the CVT oil pump type T oil seal.
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.
INSPECT TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY
INSPECT DRIVE PLATE & RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY