AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

Note

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


  1. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE

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  2. REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EULJ

      Disconnect the oil pressure switch connector and 2 clamps.

    2. A01EXWT

      Disconnect the 2 clamps and vacuum switching valve connector.

    3. Remove the bolt and disconnect the front engine mounting insulator.

    4. A01EUDC

      Remove the nut and disconnect the engine mounting insulator LH.

    5. A01EV9C

      Remove the nut and disconnect the engine mounting insulator RH.

    6. Remove the front frame assembly.

  3. REMOVE TCM


    1. A01EUO6

      Turn the lock lever and disconnect the connector from the TCM.

    2. A01EUZK

      Remove the 2 bolts and TCM from the automatic transaxle assembly.

  4. SEPARATE WIRE HARNESS


    1. A01EU71

      Remove the bolt and disconnect the connector and 7 clamps from the automatic transaxle assembly.

  5. REMOVE TRANSMISSION BREATHER SKIRT


    1. A01EYUVE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Breather Plug
      *2 Transmission Breather Skirt
      *3 Clamp

      Disconnect the breather plug.

    2. Remove the bolt and transmission breather skirt with the clamp.

    3. Remove the clamp from the transmission breather skirt.

  6. 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. A01EW2C

      Remove the 11 bolts and transaxle.

      Note

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

  7. REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET


    1. A01EUI4

      Remove the 3 bolts and front engine mounting bracket.

  8. REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET


    1. A01EUPF

      Remove the 5 bolts and 5 clamp brackets.

  9. REMOVE NO. 1 TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET


    1. A01EVKT

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

  10. REMOVE SPEEDOMETER DRIVEN HOLE (ATM) COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EWOG

      Remove the bolt and speedometer driven hole (ATM) cover sub-assembly from the automatic transaxle assembly.

    2. Remove the O-ring from the speedometer driven hole (ATM) cover sub-assembly.

  11. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EYQP

      Remove the torque converter assembly from the automatic transaxle assembly.

  12. INSPECT TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY


    1. Inspect the one-way clutch.


      1. A01EY0U

        Press on the splines of the stator with a finger and rotate the stator. Check that the stator rotates smoothly when turned clockwise and rotates with difficulty when turned counterclockwise.

        If necessary, clean the torque converter and recheck the one-way clutch.

        Replace the torque converter if the one-way clutch still fails the inspection.

        Text in Illustration
        A01EUL1 Difficult
        A01ETOA Smooth
    2. A01EUGVE32
      Text in Illustration
      *a Sample showing maximum allowable amount of powder in ATF

      Inspect the torque converter assembly.

      If any of the following problems are present, replace the torque converter assembly.


      • A metallic sound is emitted from the torque converter assembly during the stall test or when the shift lever is moved to N.

      • The one-way clutch turns smoothly or locks in both directions.

      • The amount of powder in the ATF is more than the sample shown in the illustration (refer to the sample).

      Tech Tips

      The sample shows approximately 0.025 liters (0.026 US qts, 0.022 Imp. qts) of ATF that was removed from a torque converter.

    3. Replace the ATF in the torque converter.

      Tech Tips

      If the ATF is discolored or has a foul odor, stir the ATF in the torque converter before replacing the ATF.

    4. A01EYN9

      Clean and check the oil cooler and oil pipe line.

      Tech Tips


      • If the torque converter is inspected or the ATF is replaced, it is necessary to clean the oil cooler and oil pipe line.

      • Apply compressed air of 196 kPa (2.0 kgf/ cm2, 28 psi) into the inlet hose.

      • If a large amount of powder is found in the ATF, add new ATF using a bucket pump and clean the oil cooler and oil pipe line again.

      • If the ATF is cloudy, inspect the oil cooler.

    5. A01EYE2E39
      Text in Illustration
      *a CORRECT
      *b INCORRECT
      *c Bottom is damaged

      Prevent deformation of the torque converter and damage to the oil pump gear.

      Note

      Make sure that all of the bolts are the same length and that the specified bolts are used.

      Tech Tips

      If there is any damage to the tip of a bolt for the torque converter or to the bottom of a bolt hole, replace the bolt and torque converter.