CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION

   CAUTION:

   The engine assembly with transaxle is very heavy. Be sure to follow the procedure described in the repair manual, or the engine lifter may suddenly drop.

2. REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING UNDER COVER

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3. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY SETTING BOLT

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4. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE

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5. DISCONNECT WATER BY-PASS HOSE

   
   

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      Disconnect the water by-pass hose from the water by-pass hose clamp.

   2. Disconnect the 2 water by-pass hoses from the oil cooler.

6. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE

   
   

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      Disconnect the 5 clamps and 2 connectors.

   2. 

      Disconnect the 2 clamps and connector.

   3. 

      Disconnect the 2 clamps and the 2 connectors.

   4. 

      Disconnect the connector.

   5. Remove the bolt and disconnect the engine wire.

7. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY

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8. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY

   
   

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      Remove the 7 bolts and engine assembly from the continuously variable transaxle assembly.

      Note

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

9. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY

   
   

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

10. 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, dust or foreign matter.

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

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

    
    

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       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

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       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.

11. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY

    
    

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       Remove the bolt and engine moving control rod from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.

12. REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD

    
    

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       Remove the 4 bolts and engine moving control rod from the continuously variable transaxle assembly.

13. REMOVE NO. 1 TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET

    
    

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

14. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET LH

    
    

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

15. DISCONNECT NO. 1 BREATHER PLUG (CVT)

    
    

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       Disconnect the No. 1 breather plug (CVT) from the breather hose clamp bracket.

16. REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET

    
    

    1. Remove the water by-pass hose clamp from the No. 1 water hose clamp bracket.

       

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       *1	Water By-pass Hose Clamp	*2	No. 1 Water Hose Clamp Bracket
       *3	Wire Harness Clamp Bracket	*4	Breather Hose Clamp Bracket

    2. Remove the 6 bolts, No. 1 water hose clamp bracket, 4 wire harness clamp brackets and breather hose clamp bracket from the continuously variable transaxle assembly.

17. REMOVE HEAD STRAIGHT SCREW PLUG

    Tech Tips

    Perform this procedure only when replacement of the head straight screw plug is necessary.

    
    

    1. 

       Remove the head straight screw plug and gasket from the continuously variable transaxle assembly.

18. REMOVE BREATHER PLUG HOSE

    Tech Tips

    Perform this procedure only when replacement of the breather plug hose is necessary.

    
    
    1. 

       Text in Illustration

       *1	No. 1 Breather Plug (CVT)
       *2	Breather Plug Hose

       Remove the breather plug hose with the No. 1 breather plug (CVT) from the continuously variable transaxle assembly.

    2. Remove the No. 1 breather plug (CVT) from the breather plug hose.

19. INSPECT TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY

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20. INSPECT DRIVE PLATE

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