Transaxle Removal and Installation

TRANSAXLE UNIT





COMPONENT

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect negative battery cable then positive battery cable.
2. Raise and properly support vehicle.





3. Place a drain pan under transaxle drain plug.
4. Remove the fresh airduct.





5. Disconnect input/turbine speed sensor, solenoid and transaxle range connector.





6. Remove ground strap bolt from top of auto transaxle then disconnect ground strap.





7. Disconnect vehicle speed sensor connector from right side of auto transaxle.





8. Remove U-clip from selector cable to auto transaxle linkage.
9. Remove nut and washer from auto transaxle linkage.
10. Disconnect crankshaft position sensor connector.





11. Disconnect oxygen sensor connector.





12. Disconnect two ATF cooler hoses.





13. Remove two upper converter housing bolts. (top two)





14. Support engine by using SST (OK201 170 AAO).
15. Remove both front wheels. (four lug nuts each)
16. Remove splash shield from under engine.





17. Remove two nuts from U-bolt.
18. Remove catalytic converter.





19. Remove converter housing access cover and remove four drive plate-to-torque converter mounting nuts. Rotate engine at crank pulley to gain access to all four nuts.
20. Remove one lower starter bolt.





21. Remove four engine oil pan-to-transaxle mounting bolts.
22. Remove left tie rod end from steering knuckle by removing one cotter pin and one nut.





23. Remove the tension rod.
a. Remove nut after removing cotter pin from the lower arm side.
b. Remove the tension rod after loosening bolt from the vehicle.





24. Remove pinch bolt and nut from left ball joint.
25. Remove No. 1, 2 mounting nuts from engine mounting member.





26. Remove engine mounting member-to-chassis bolts (two front) and nuts (two rear) then remove engine mounting member.





27. Remove the stabilizer bar and control link.





28. Gently pry left drive shaft from auto transaxle.





29. Install SST (OK201 270 014) to prevent side gear from becoming misaligned.





30. Remove No. 2 engine mounting from auto transaxle.





31. Support (and secure if possible) auto transaxle with a transaxle jack or suitable floor jack.





32. Remove two remaining converter housing bolts on front and rear sides of transaxle.
33. Slowly lower drive train, allowing transaxle to tilt toward ground.
34. Gently separate transaxle from engine and poll unit out through wheel well.

INSTALLATION
1. Set transaxle on transaxle jack or suitable floor jack and place under vehicle.
2. Raise transaxle and align with engine.





3. Connect transaxle to engine using four convert housing bolts to pull together: two on top and two on side.
Tightening torque: 47 - 66 ft. lbs. (64 - 89 Nm, 6.5 - 9.1 kg-m)
4. Remove floor jack from auto transaxle.
5. Remove SST (OK201 270 014).





6. Install No. 2 engine mounting to auto transaxle then install three bolts.
Tightening torque:
Nut: 49 - 69 ft. lbs. (67 - 93 Nm, 6.8 - 9.5 kg-m)
Bolt: 32 - 40 ft. lbs. (43 - 54 Nm, 4.4 - 5.5 kg-m)
7. Install starter and ground step.





8. Install three No. 1 engine mounting-to-chassis bolts.
Tightening torque: 32 - 46 ft. lbs. (43 - 52 Nm, 4.4 - 5.4 kg-m)





9. Install new clip on left drive shaft.
10. Push drive shaft into transaxle with opening of clip pointing upward.
Tightening torque: 32 - 46 ft. lbs. (43 - 52 Nm, 4.4 - 5.3 kg-m)





11. Install left lower ball joint into spindle then install pinch bolt.
Tightening torque: 40 - 50 ft. lbs. (54 - 68 Nm, 5.5 - 6.9 kg-m)
12. Install the stabilizer bar and control link.
Tightening torque: 32 - 46 ft. lbs. (43 - 60.8 Nm, 4.4 - 6.2 kg-m)





13. Install the tension rod.
a. Install the front part of tension rod to the body after inserting bushing into the tension rod.
Tightening torque: 87 - 108 ft. lbs. (118 - 147 Nm, 12 - 15 kg-m)
b. Install the rear of the tension rod to the lower arm after inserting bushing into the tension rod.
c. Insert new cotter pin and then bend it.





14. Install four engine oil pan-to-transaxle mounting bolts then install access cover.
Tightening torque: 27.5 - 38.0 ft. lbs. (37 - 52 Nm, 3.8 - 5.3 kg-m)





15. Install four drive plate-to-torque converter mounting nuts. Rotate engine at crank pulley to gain access to all four nuts.
Tightening torque: 25 - 36 ft. lbs. (34 - 49 Nm, 3.5 - 5.0 kg-m)





16. Install engine mounting member-to-chassis bolts (two front) and nuts. (two rear)
Tightening torque: 48 - 65 ft. lbs. (64 - 89 Nm, 6.5 - 9.1 kg-m)
17. Install two nuts to No. 1 & 2 engine mount-to-mounting member.
Tightening torque: 28 - 38 ft. lbs. (38 - 51 Nm, 3.8 - 5.3 kg-m)
18. Install catalytic converter. (five nuts)
Tightening torque: 27.4 - 38.3 ft. lbs. (37.2 - 51.9 Nm, 3.8 - 5.3 kg-m)





19. Install U-clip to the catalytic converter.
Tightening torque: 27.4 - 38.3 ft. lbs. (37.2 - 51.9 Nm, 3.8 - 5.3 kg-m)
20. Install splash shield to under engine then tighten bolts. (three bolts and three fasteners)
21. Install both right and left wheels then tighten both right and left lug nuts. (four lug nuts each)
Tightening torque: 47 - 66 ft. lbs. (64 - 89 Nm, 6.5 - 9.1 kg-m)
22. Slide ATF inlet and outlet hose onto ATF Cooler.





23. Install hose clamp onto hose at center of mark and at angle shown.
24. Lower vehicle.





25. Remove SST (OK 201 170 AAO).
26. Connect oxygen sensor connector.





27. Connect crankshaft position sensor connector.
28. Connect solenoid valve connector.
29. Connect auto transaxle range switch connector.





30. Install washer and nut to auto transaxle linkage and tighten nut then insert U-clip.
Tightening torque: 24 - 34 ft. lbs. (32 - 46 Nm, 3.2 - 4.7 kg-m)
31. Connect vehicle speed sensor connector.
32. Connect input/turbine speed sensor connector.
33. Install air cleaner assembly.
34. Connect negative and positive battery cable.
35. Fill transaxle with ATF.
36. Adjust auto transaxle control cable.