AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed, installed, or replaced during automatic transaxle assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedure After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced
Replaced Part or Performed Procedure Necessary Procedure Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed Link
Battery terminal is disconnected/reconnected Perform steering sensor zero point calibration Lane departure alert system (w/ Steering Control)

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Pre-collision system
Memorize steering angle neutral point Parking assist monitor system

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Panoramic view monitor system

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Replacement of ECM Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) registration DTC stored

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Perform code registration (Immobiliser system) Engine start function See Service Bulletin for the registration method.

  • Replacement of engine assembly

  • Gas leak from exhaust system is repaired

 Inspection after repair

  • Poor idle, etc.

  • Engine start function, etc.

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Replacement of automatic transaxle assembly

Perform the following procedures in the order shown:


  1. Reset Memory

  2. Input transaxle compensation code into ECM

  3. Perform road test to allow ECM to learn

  • Large shift shock

  • Deterioration of fuel efficiency

Click here for U761E Initialization

Click here for U761E Registration

Replacement of ECM

(If possible, read the transaxle compensation code from the previous ECM)

 Possible

Perform the following procedures in the order shown:


  1. Reset Memory

  2. Transfer transaxle compensation code

  3. Perform road test to allow ECM to learn
Impossible

Perform the following procedures in the order shown:


  1. Reset Memory

  2. Reset transaxle compensation code

  3. Perform road test to allow ECM to learn
Replacement of ECM*1 Perform code registration (Immobiliser function)

  • Wireless door lock control system

  • Smart Entry and Start System (for Entry Function)

  • Smart Entry and Start System (for Start Function)

  • Steering lock function

 See Service Bulletin for the registration method.
Replacement of ECM*2 Perform code registration (Immobiliser system)

  • Wireless door lock control system

  • Engine start

 See Service Bulletin for the registration method.
Suspension, tires*3 Rear television camera assembly optical axis (Back camera position setting) Parking assist monitor system

Click here for Initialization

Click here for Calibration
Perform headlight ECU sub-assembly LH initialization Lighting System (EXT) (w/ Automatic Headlight Beam Level Control System)

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  • Television camera controller initialization

  • Adjust steering angle

  • Rear television camera assembly optical axis (Back camera position setting)

 Panoramic view monitor system

Click here for Initialization

Click here for Calibration
Front wheel alignment adjustment Perform system variant learning and acceleration sensor zero point calibration.

  • VSC disabled or malfunctioning

  • DTCs are output

  • Slip indicator light illuminated

  • ABS warning light illuminated

Click here

*1: w/ Smart Entry and Start System
*2: w/o Smart Entry and Start System
*3: The vehicle height changes because of suspension or tire replacement.

CAUTION:


  • B0087KXC01
    *a An Object Exceeding Weight Limit of Engine Lifter

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

  • B0086SF

    To prevent burns, do not touch the engine, exhaust manifold or other high temperature components while the engine is hot.

  • B0087G9C01
    *a An Object Exceeding Weight Limit of Transmission Jack

    The automatic transaxle assembly is very heavy. Be sure to follow the procedure described in the repair manual, or the transmission jack may suddenly drop.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING UNDER COVER

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  2. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY SETTING BOLT


    1. B0086N0

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

      Tech Tips

      There will be one black colored drive plate and torque converter assembly setting bolt.

  3. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE

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  4. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  5. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS


    1. B0084Y0

      Disconnect the park/neutral position switch assembly connector.

    2. Disconnect the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly connector.

      B0086WF

      Tech Tips

      Release the lock before rotating the lock lever.

    3. Remove the 2 bolts to disconnect the wire harness.

    4. B0084N7

      Disengage the 2 wire harness clamps to disconnect the wire harness.

    5. B0084ZU

      Disengage the 2 wire harness clamps to disconnect the wire harness.

    6. B0088UH

      Remove the 2 bolts to disconnect the 2 earth wires from the automatic transaxle assembly.

  6. REMOVE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR


    1. B00856R

      Remove the 2 bolts.

    2. Remove the wiring harness connector from the transaxle case sub-assembly.

  7. DISCONNECT NO. 4 WATER BY-PASS HOSE

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  8. DISCONNECT NO. 1 TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER HOSE ASSEMBLY

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  9. REMOVE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER

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  10. REMOVE NO. 1 TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER HOSE ASSEMBLY


    1. B0088C7

      Slide the 2 clips and disconnect the No. 1 transmission oil cooler hose assembly from the oil cooler tube union.

      Tech Tips

      Use a container to catch any automatic transaxle fluid which flows out of the No. 1 transmission oil cooler hose assembly and oil cooler tube union.

  11. INSTALL ENGINE HANGERS

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  12. REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  13. REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR

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  14. REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET


    1. B0089IP

      Remove the 3 bolts and front engine mounting bracket from the transaxle housing.

  15. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY


    1. Support the automatic transaxle assembly with a transmission jack.

      Note

      Secure the automatic transaxle assembly to the transmission jack using a suitable adapter, such as a rope or attachment.

    2. B00895A

      Remove the 9 bolts and automatic transaxle assembly.

      Note

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

  16. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR LH


    1. B008481

      Remove the 4 bolts and engine mounting insulator LH from the transaxle case sub-assembly.

  17. REMOVE REAR ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR

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  18. REMOVE REAR ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B0083O7

      Remove the 4 bolts and rear engine mounting bracket sub-assembly from the transaxle housing.

  19. REMOVE NO. 1 TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET


    1. B0084KP

      Remove the 2 bolts and No. 1 transmission control cable bracket from the transaxle case sub-assembly.

  20. REMOVE TRANSMISSION CASE PLUG ASSEMBLY


    1. B0083D2

      Remove the transmission case plug assembly from the transaxle housing.

    2. Remove the O-ring from the transmission case plug assembly.

  21. REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET


    1. B0084O7

      Remove the bolt and wire harness clamp bracket from the transaxle case sub-assembly.

  22. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY


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

  23. INSPECT TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY

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  24. INSPECT DRIVE PLATE AND RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY

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