ATF TEMPERATURE SENSOR REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY

    Tech Tips

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  2. REMOVE TRANSFER ASSEMBLY


    1. A019LAC

      Remove the 8 nuts.

    2. Using a plastic hammer, remove the transfer assembly from the transaxle assembly.

      Note


      • Remove the transfer assembly from the transaxle assembly without tilting it.

      • During removal, do not hold the transfer assembly by the oil seals on either side of the assembly.

    3. A019NII

      Remove the 4 transfer and transaxle setting stud bolts.

  3. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY


    1. A019PKU

      Remove the torque converter assembly from the automatic transaxle assembly.

  4. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OIL PAN SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A019N2L

      Remove the 18 bolts and oil pan from the transaxle.

      Note

      Some fluid will remain in the oil pan. Remove all the pan bolts, and carefully remove the oil pan sub-assembly.

    2. Remove the gasket from the oil pan.

    3. A019NCCE03
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      *1 Magnet

      Remove the 2 magnets from the oil pan.

    4. A019JU6

      Examine particles in the oil pan.


      1. Collect any steel chips with the removed magnets. Look carefully at the chips and particles in the oil pan and on the magnets to see the type of wear which might be found in the transaxle.

        Result
        Steel (magnetic)
        Bearing, gear and plate wear
        Brass (non-magnetic)
        Bushing wear

  5. REMOVE VALVE BODY OIL STRAINER ASSEMBLY


    1. A019K4J

      Remove the 2 bolts and oil strainer from the valve body.

    2. A019NJFE03
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      *1 O-ring

      Remove the O-ring from the oil strainer.

  6. REMOVE ATF TEMPERATURE SENSOR ASSEMBLY


    1. A019PIIE06
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      *1 Clamp

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. Remove the 4 bolts, ATF temperature sensor assembly and clamp from the valve body.

    3. A019JYPE03
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      *1 O-ring

      Remove the O-ring from the ATF temperature sensor assembly.