CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

CAUTION:

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


  1. REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING UNDER COVER


    1. Remove the flywheel housing under cover.

  2. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY SETTING BOLT


    1. A01INI7E01

      Using SST, hold the crankshaft pulley.

      SST
      09213-54015
      09330-00021

      Tech Tips

      Part number of installation bolt for SST (crankshaft pulley holding tool): 91551-00850 (quantity: 2)

    2. A01IOU2

      Remove the 6 drive plate and torque converter assembly setting bolts.

  3. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE

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  4. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY


    1. Open the terminal cap.

    2. A01IPMOE01

      Remove the nut and disconnect the starter wire.

    3. Disconnect the connector.

    4. Remove the 2 bolts and starter.

  5. REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING SIDE COVER


    1. A01IN7N

      Remove the flywheel housing side cover from the cylinder block.

  6. DISCONNECT WATER BY-PASS HOSE


    1. A01IPMX

      Disconnect the water by-pass hose from the 2 clamps.

    2. Slide the 2 clips and disconnect the water by-pass hose from the transmission oil cooler assembly.

  7. REMOVE GROUND CABLE


    1. A01IQTU

      Detach the clamp.

    2. Remove the bolt and ground cable.

  8. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE


    1. A01IO4VE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Transmission Revolution Sensor (NOUT) Connector
      *b Oil Pressure Sensor Connector

      Disconnect the transmission revolution sensor (NOUT) connector.

    2. Disconnect the oil pressure sensor connector.

    3. Detach the 5 clamps.

    4. A01IT1Q

      Disconnect the park/neutral position switch assembly connector.

    5. Detach the clamp.

    6. A01IUQSE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Transmission Revolution Sensor (NIN) Connector
      *b Transmission Wire Connector

      Disconnect the transmission revolution sensor (NIN) connector.

    7. Disconnect the transmission wire connector.

    8. Detach the clamp.

  9. REMOVE CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY


    1. A01IQZI

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

      Note

      To prevent damaging the 2 knock pins, do not pry between the continuously variable transaxle assembly and engine assembly.

  10. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY


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

      Note

      Remove the torque converter assembly from the input shaft horizontally.

  11. REMOVE CVT OIL PUMP TYPE T OIL SEAL

    CAUTION:


    • Do not remove the front oil pump assembly from the continuously variable transaxle assembly main body, as there is a 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 continuously variable transaxle assembly malfunction, which may prevent the vehicle from being driven, may occur if dust or fine foreign matter enters the continuously variable transaxle assembly.

    • Do not use cotton work gloves, cloths, paper towels, etc. that may produce lint, dust or foreign matter.

    • Perform the operation as quickly as possible, as dust and foreign matter may enter the continuously variable transaxle assembly while the torque converter assembly is not attached to it.

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


    1. Clean the tips of both the claws of SST and the center bolt.

    2. A01IQKDE02

      Using SST, remove the CVT oil pump type T oil seal from the continuously variable transaxle assembly.

      SST
      09308-10010

      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 may be produced if they do.

  12. REMOVE NO. 1 TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET


    1. A01INUB

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

  13. REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET


    1. A01IPYI

      Remove the 4 bolts and front engine mounting bracket from the continuously variable transaxle assembly.

  14. REMOVE REAR ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET


    1. A01IUI9

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

  15. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET LH


    1. A01IO9E

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

  16. REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET


    1. Remove the water by-pass hose clamp from the water by-pass hose clamp bracket.

      A01IN9VE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Water By-pass Hose Clamp *2 Wire Harness Clamp Bracket
      *3 Water By-pass Hose Clamp Bracket - -

    2. Remove the 5 bolts, 4 wire harness clamp brackets and water by-pass hose clamp bracket from the continuously variable transaxle assembly.

  17. REMOVE TRANSMISSION OIL FILLER TUBE STRAIGHT SCREW PLUG

    Tech Tips

    Perform this procedure only when replacement of the transmission oil filler tube straight screw plug is necessary.


    1. A01IONV

      Remove the transmission oil filler tube 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. A01IUKXE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Breather Plug Hose

      Remove the breather plug hose from the continuously variable transaxle assembly.

    2. A01IOR6E02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 No. 1 Breather Plug
      *2 No. 2 Breather Plug
      *3 O-ring
      *4 Breather Plug Hose

      Remove the 2 breather plugs from the breather plug hose.

    3. Remove the O-ring from the breather plug.

  19. INSPECT TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01IQOAE02
      Text in Illustration
      *a Smooth
      *b Difficult

      Inspect the one-way clutch.


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

        If necessary, clean the torque converter assembly and recheck the one-way clutch. Replace the torque converter assembly if the one-way clutch still fails the inspection.

    2. A01ISTWE06
      Text in Illustration
      *a Sample showing maximum allowable amount of powder in fluid
      *b Full Scale

      Inspect the torque converter assembly.

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


        Malfunction:

      • 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 difficulty in both directions.

      • The amount of powder in the fluid 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 fluid in petridish, which has been taken from a torque converter assembly.

    3. Replace the fluid in the torque converter assembly.

      Tech Tips

      If the fluid is discolored or has a foul odor, stir the fluid in the torque converter assembly and drain it before replacing the fluid.

    4. A01IN6TE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Correct
      *b Incorrect
      *c Bottom is damaged

      Prevent deformation of the torque converter assembly 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 assembly or to the bottom of a bolt hole, replace the bolt and torque converter assembly.

  20. INSPECT DRIVE PLATE AND RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Check the drive plate for damage.

    2. A01ITI3E01

      Set up a dial indicator and measure the runout at the 6 areas on the drive plate surface that contact the torque converter assembly.

      Maximum runout
      0.30 mm (0.0118 in.)

      If the runout is more than the maximum or the drive plate is damaged, replace the drive plate Click here.

      Text in Illustration
      A01IRMI Measurement Point