REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OIL PAN SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the 18 bolts, automatic transaxle oil pan sub-assembly and gasket from the automatic transaxle assembly.
Note
Some fluid will remain in the automatic transaxle oil pan sub-assembly.
Remove all the automatic transaxle oil pan sub-assembly bolts, and carefully remove the automatic transaxle oil pan sub-assembly.
Remove the 2 magnets from the automatic transaxle oil pan sub-assembly.
Examine the particles in the automatic transaxle oil pan sub-assembly.
Collect any steel chips using the removed magnets.
Carefully inspect the foreign matter and particles in the automatic transaxle oil pan sub-assembly and on the magnets to see the type of wear which might be found in the automatic transaxle assembly.
Steel (magnetic): bearing, gear and clutch plate wear
Brass (non-magnetic): bushing wear
REMOVE TRANSMISSION WIRE
| *1 | Lock Plate |
Disconnect the 5 connectors from the transmission valve body assembly.
Remove the bolt, lock plate and ATF temperature sensor.
Remove the bolt and transmission wire from the automatic transaxle assembly.
Remove the O-ring from the transmission wire.