CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

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.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING UNDER COVER


    1. B008JFA

      Remove the flywheel housing under cover.

  2. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY SETTING BOLT


    1. B008GVQN01

      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. B008HQG

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

  3. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE

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  4. DISCONNECT NO. 4 WATER BY-PASS HOSE


    1. B008HYM

      Slide the clip and disconnect the No. 4 water by-pass hose from the oil cooler.

  5. DISCONNECT NO. 5 WATER BY-PASS HOSE


    1. B008J4L

      Slide the clip and disconnect the No. 5 water by-pass hose from the oil cooler.

    2. Disconnect the No. 5 water by-pass hose from the 2 clamps.

  6. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE


    1. B008IAX

      Disconnect the 5 connectors and detach the 4 clamps.

    2. Remove the bolt and disconnect the engine wire.

    3. B008HDD

      Disconnect the 2 connectors and detach the 2 clamps.

    4. Remove the 2 bolts, nut and disconnect the engine wire.

  7. DISCONNECT BREATHER PLUG HOSE


    1. B008IXX

      Disconnect the breather plug hose from the clamp.

  8. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY

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  9. REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET


    1. B008JEI

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

  10. REMOVE REAR ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET


    1. B008I0Q

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

  11. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET LH


    1. B008H00

      Remove the 6 bolts and engine mounting bracket LH and engine mounting stay LH from the continuously variable transaxle assembly.

  12. REMOVE MANIFOLD STAY

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  13. REMOVE DRIVE SHAFT BEARING BRACKET

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  14. REMOVE TRANSFER ASSEMBLY

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  15. REMOVE CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY


    1. B008H9T

      Remove the 8 bolts and continuously variable transaxle assembly from the engine assembly.

      Note

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

  16. 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.

  17. REMOVE CVT 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.

      SST
      09308-10010
    2. B008I4OC02
      *1 CVT Type T Oil Seal
      *a Claw

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

      Note

      Pay attention to the angle of the claws of SST 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.

  18. REMOVE NO. 1 TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET


    1. B008GM3

      Disconnect the clamp from the No. 1 transmission control cable bracket.

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

  19. REMOVE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE SUPPORT


    1. B008I8G

      Remove the 2 bolts and transmission control cable support from the continuously variable transaxle assembly.

  20. REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET

    B008IEMC03
    *1 Wire Harness Clamp Bracket *2 Water By-pass Hose Clamp
    *3 Water Hose Clamp Bracket - -

    1. Remove the bolt and water hose clamp bracket from the continuously variable transaxle assembly.

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

    3. Remove the 3 bolts and 3 wire harness clamp brackets from the continuously variable transaxle assembly.

  21. REMOVE OIL COOLER TUBE UNION


    1. B008J18

      Slide the clip and disconnect the No. 1 transmission oil cooler hose from the oil cooler tube union.

      Note

      Do not damage the coating of the hose insertion part of the oil cooler tube union.

    2. Remove the oil cooler tube union from the continuously variable transaxle assembly.

    3. Remove the O-ring from the oil cooler tube union.

  22. REMOVE OIL COOLER ELBOW SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B008HSF

      Slide the clip and disconnect the No. 2 transmission oil cooler hose from the oil cooler elbow sub-assembly.

      Note

      Do not damage the coating of the hose insertion part of the oil cooler elbow sub-assembly.

    2. Remove the union bolt, oil cooler elbow sub-assembly and gasket from the continuously variable transaxle assembly.

  23. 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. B008GKK

      Remove the transmission oil filler tube straight screw plug and gasket from the continuously variable transaxle assembly.

  24. REMOVE BREATHER PLUG HOSE

    Tech Tips

    Perform this procedure only when replacement of the breather plug hose is necessary.


    1. B008JLTC01
      *1 Breather Plug Hose

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

    2. B008H0VC03
      *1 Breather Plug
      *2 O-ring
      *3 Breather Plug Hose

      Remove the 2 breather plugs from the breather plug hose.

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

  25. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CASE COVER


    1. B008ILV

      Remove the 2 clips and automatic transmission case cover from the continuously variable transaxle assembly.

  26. REMOVE TRANSFER AND TRANSAXLE SETTING STUD BOLT

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    1. B008J8H

      Remove the 2 transfer and transaxle setting stud bolts.

  27. INSPECT TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY

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  28. INSPECT DRIVE PLATE AND RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY

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