AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY REMOVAL


  1. PRECAUTION

    Note

    After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.

  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

  3. REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK ASSEMBLY

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  4. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE


    1. A01FGRB

      Remove the 4 bolts, and then turn the clip and remove the front suspension member brace.

      Tech Tips

      Do not remove the clip from the front suspension member brace.

  5. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER


    1. A01FGRO

      Remove the 4 screws, 2 grommets and No. 2 engine under cover.

  6. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

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  7. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID


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

    2. Install a new gasket and the drain plug.

      Torque:
      20 N*m  { 204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf }

  8. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT WITH CENTER BEARING ASSEMBLY

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  9. REMOVE NO. 1 EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01FFX1

      Remove the 2 bolts and No. 1 exhaust pipe support bracket.

  10. REMOVE FRONT CENTER FLOOR BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01FE0M

      Remove the 6 bolts, 2 nuts, 2 clips and front center floor brace.

  11. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY

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  12. REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING SIDE COVER


    1. A01FDDW

      Remove the flywheel housing side cover from the engine assembly.

  13. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER SETTING BOLT


    1. A01FJ22E04

      Using SST, hold the crankshaft pulley.

      SST
      09213-70011   ( 09213-70020 )
      09330-00021
    2. A01FFMX

      Turn the crankshaft to gain access to each bolt and remove the 6 drive plate and torque converter setting bolts while holding the crankshaft pulley bolt with a wrench.

  14. REMOVE FLOOR SHIFT GEAR SHIFTING ROD SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Move the shift lever to N.

    2. A01FEVC

      Remove the nut, and disconnect the floor shift gear shifting rod sub-assembly.

    3. A01FELG

      Remove the clip and pin, and disconnect the floor shift gear shifting rod sub-assembly from the transmission control shaft lever RH.

  15. SUPPORT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY


    1. A01FHTT

      Support the automatic transmission assembly with a transmission jack.

      Note


      • In order to protect the oil pan, place attachments onto the transmission jack.

      • Make sure that the attachments and the oil pan are centered on the transmission jack.

  16. REMOVE REAR ENGINE MOUNTING MEMBER


    1. A01FGR9

      Remove the 4 nuts and rear engine mounting member from the automatic transmission assembly.

    2. A01FHTS

      Remove the 4 bolts and separate the rear engine mounting member from the body.

  17. DISCONNECT NO. 2 EARTH WIRE


    1. A01FFLU

      Remove the bolt and No. 2 earth wire.

  18. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS


    1. A01FHTTE01

      Tilt down the automatic transmission assembly.

      Note

      Make sure that the cooling fan and fan shroud do not contact the engine when tilting the transmission.

    2. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector, transmission wire connector, and 2 speed sensor connectors.

      A01FF5ZE01

      Tech Tips

      Detach the claw, press down the lever, and then disconnect the transmission wire connector.

    3. Disconnect the 3 wire harness clamps from the automatic transmission assembly.

  19. DISCONNECT WATER BY-PASS HOSE


    1. A01FEIJE04
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Water Hose Clamp

      Remove the bolt and water hose clamp.

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

      Note

      Use a container to catch any coolant which flows out of the water by-pass hoses.

  20. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY


    1. A01FHVX

      Remove the 9 bolts and automatic transmission assembly.

      Note


      • Secure the automatic transmission assembly to the transmission jack using a belt, etc. to prevent it from falling.

      • Do not use excess force to pry on the transmission assembly.

  21. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR


    1. A01FI0G

      Remove the 4 bolts and rear No. 1 engine mounting insulator from the automatic transmission assembly.

  22. REMOVE TRANSAXLE CASE COVER (w/ Case Cover)


    1. Remove the 2 bolts and transaxle case cover.

  23. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the torque converter assembly from the automatic transmission assembly.

      Note

      Remove the torque converter assembly from the input shaft horizontally.

  24. INSPECT TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01FEOJE01

      Inspect the one-way clutch.


      1. Install SST into the inner race of the one-way clutch.

        SST
        09350-32014   ( 09351-32010 )

      2. Set SST so that it fits in the notch of the torque converter hub and the outer race of the one-way clutch.

        SST
        09350-32014   ( 09351-32020 )
      3. A01FIOXE05
        Text in Illustration
        *a Hold
        *b Turn
        A01FGIV Lock
        A01FJ4N Free

        With the torque converter assembly standing on its side, check that the clutch locks when SST is turned counterclockwise and rotates freely and smoothly when SST is turned clockwise.

        If the results are not as specified, clean the torque converter assembly and recheck the one-way clutch.

        If the results still are not as specified even after cleaning the torque converter assembly, replace the torque converter assembly.

    2. A01FHNFE03
      Text in Illustration
      *a Sample showing maximum allowable amount of powder in ATF

      Determine the condition of 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 is locked in both directions.

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


      1. Check that the following conditions are met:


        • During the stall test or when the shift lever is in N, metallic sounds are not emitted from the torque converter assembly.

        • The one-way clutch turns in one direction and locks in the other direction.

        • The amount of powder in the ATF is not more than the sample shown in the illustration.

        If the results are not as specified, replace the torque converter assembly.

        Tech Tips

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

    3. Replace the ATF in the torque converter assembly.


      1. If the ATF is discolored and/or has a foul odor, stir the ATF in the torque converter assembly thoroughly and drain the ATF with the torque converter assembly facing upward.

    4. A01FDMP

      Clean and check the transmission oil cooler.


      1. If the torque converter assembly is inspected or the ATF is replaced, clean the transmission oil cooler.

        Tech Tips


        • Apply compressed air at 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 transmission oil cooler and oil pipe line again.

      2. If the ATF is cloudy, inspect the transmission oil cooler.

    5. A01FGTDE32
      Text in Illustration
      *a CORRECT
      *b INCORRECT
      *c Bottom is damage

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


      1. When any marks due to interference are found on the end of a bolt for the torque converter assembly and on the bottom of the bolt hole, replace the bolt and torque converter assembly.

      2. Make sure all of the bolts are the same length.

      3. Make sure no spring washers are missing.