Automatic Transaxle Repair Procedures

Removal

1. Remove the following items;
A. Engine cover.
B. Air cleaner assembly and air duct (B).
C. Battery and battery tray (C).




2. Remove the ground line after removing the bolt (A).




3. Disconnect the solenoid valve connector (A) and inhibitor switch connector (B).




4. Remove the control cable (C) after removing the nut (A) and the bolt (B).

Tightening torque:
(A) 9.8 - 14.7 N.m (1.0 - 1.5 kgf.m, 7.2 - 10.8 lb-ft)
(B) 14.7 - 21.6 N.m(1.5 - 2.2 kgf.m, 10.9 - 15.9 lb-ft)




5. Remove the solenoid valve connector and inhibitor switch connector wiring mounting bracket (A).




6. Disconnect the hose (B) after removing the automatic transaxle fluid cooler hose clamp (A).




7. Remove the wiring bracket installation bolt (A).




8. Remove the automatic transaxle upper mounting bolt (A-2ea) and the starter motor mounting bolt (B-2ea).

Tightening torque:
(A),(B): 42.2 - 54.0 N.m (4.3 - 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 - 39.8 lb-ft)




9. Remove the mounting cover (A).




10. Remove the support bracket mounting bolts (A).

Tightening torque:
88.3 - 107.9 N.m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.8 lb-ft)




11. Using the engine support fixture (SST No.: 09200-38001), hold the engine and transaxle assembly safely.




12. Remove the automatic transaxle mounting support bracket (C).

Tightening torque:
(A) 78.5 - 98.1 N.m (8.0 - 10.0 kgf.m, 57.9 - 72.3 lb-ft)
(B) 58.9 - 78.5 N.m (6.0 - 8.0 kgf.m, 43.4 - 57.9 lb-ft)




13. Lift the vehicle with a jack.
14. Remove the under cover (A).

Tightening torque:
7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb-ft)




15. Remove the vacuum pump (A).




16. Remove the following items;
A. Sub frame assembly.
B. Drive shaft assembly.
17. Remove the dust cover (A).




18. Remove the torque converter mounting bolt (A-6ea) with rotating the crankshaft.

Tightening torque:
45.1 - 52.0 N.m (4.6 - 5.3 kgf.m, 33.3 - 38.3 lb-ft)




19. Remove the drive shaft cover mounting bolt (A).
20. Remove the automatic transaxle with a jack after removing the mounting bolt (A-4ea, B-2ea).

Tightening torque:
(A) 42.2 - 48.1 N.m (4.3 - 4.9 kgf.m, 31.1 - 35.4 lb-ft)
(B) 42.2 - 54.0 N.m (4.3 - 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 - 39.8 lb-ft)





Installation

1. Installation is the reverse of removal.

CAUTION:
If the oil seal on the transaxle case side is damaged and fluid is leaking, replace the oil seal with a new unit. When installing the new oil seal, use the specialized tool (oil seal installer, 09453-3L240).

NOTE:
After replacement or reinstallation procedure of the automatic transaxle assembly, must perform procedures below.
- Adding automatic transaxle fluid. " in this group)
- After servicing the automatic transaxle or TCM, clear the diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) using the GDS tool.
Diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) cannot be cleared by disconnecting the battery.
- When deleting diagnostic trouble code, use the GDS as possible.
- When replacing the automatic transaxle, reset the automatic transaxle's values by using the GDS.
- Perform TCM learning after replacing the transaxle to prevent slow transaxle response, jerky acceleration and jerky startup. " in this group)