Automatic Transaxle Repair Procedures
Removal
- Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
- To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector portion.
- Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection.
1. Disconnect the air duct (A).
2. Disconnect the PCM connectors, remove the PCM (A), and remove the battery (B).
3. Remove the battery tray (A).
4. Disconnect the inhibitor switch connector (A), solenoid valve connector (B) and the input speed sensor connector (C).
5. Remove the shift cable assembly (A).
6. Remove the ground cable (A) by removing a bolt.
7. Disconnect the output speed sensor connector (A).
8. Remove the oil cooler hoses by moving clamps (A).
9. Install the special tools (09200-38001), the engine support fixture and the adapter on the engine assembly.
10. Remove the transaxle support bracket bolts(3ea).
11. Remove the transaxle upper mounting bolts (A-2ea) and the starter motor mounting bolts (B-2ea).
12. Remove the under shield covers(A).
13. Remove the side mud cover (A).
14. Drain the transaxle fluid by removing the drain plug (A).
15. Remove the bracket (A).
16. Disconnect the drive shafts from the transaxle. (refer to Front Driveshaft in DS group)
17. Remove the plastic dust cover (A).
18. Remove the torque converter mounting bolts(A-3ea) by rotating the crankshaft.
19. Remove the roll stopper bracket by removing bolts(A).
20. Supporting the transaxle with a jack, remove the transaxle lower mounting bolts (A-3ea, B-2ea).
21. Lowering the jack slowly, remove the transaxle.
CAUTION:
When removing the transaxle assembly, be careful not to damage any surrounding parts or body components.
Installation
1. Raise the vehicle and use a transmission jack to install the transmission assembly from underneath.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage any surrounding parts or body components.
2. Install the transaxle lower mounting bolts (A-3ea, B-2ea) after fitting the transaxle assembly into the engine assembly.
Tightening torque :
[A] : 43 - 49Nm (4.3 - 4.9kgf.m, 31.1 - 35.4lb-ft)
[B] : 43 - 55Nm (4.3 - 5.5kgf.m, 31.1 - 39.8lb-ft)
3. Install the roll stopper bracket(A).
4. Install the torque converter assembly mounting bolts (A-3ea).
Tightening torque :
46 - 53 Nm (4.6 - 5.3 kgf.m, 33.3 - 38.3 lb-ft)
5. Install the plastic dust cover (A).
6. Connect the drive shafts to the transaxle. (refer to Front Driveshaft in DS group)
7. Install the bracket (A).
8. Install the side mud cover (A).
9. Install the under shield covers(A).
10. Install the transaxle upper mounting bolts (A-2ea) the starter motor mounting bolts (B-2ea).
Tightening torque :
[A] 60 - 80 Nm (6.0 - 8.0 kgf.m, 43.4 - 57.9 lb-ft)
[B] 43 - 55 Nm (4.3 - 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 - 39.8 lb-ft)
11. Install the transaxle insulator mounting bracket bolts(3ea).
Tightening torque :
90 - 110 Nm (9 - 11 kgf.m, 65 - 79 lb-ft)
12. Remove the special tool (09200-38001).
13. Connect the transaxle oil cooler hoses (A) to the tubes by fastening the clamps.
14. Install the output speed sensor connector (A).
15. Install the ground cable (A) to transaxle.
16. Install the shift cable assembly (A).
Tightening torque :
10 - 14Nm (1.0 - 1.4kgf.m, 7.2 - 10.1lb-ft)
17. Connect the inhibitor switch connector (A), solenoid valve connector (B) and the input speed sensor connector(C).
18. Install the battery tray (A).
19. After installing the battery (B), install the PCM (A).
20. Connect the air duct (A).
21. After completing the installation perform the following procedure;
A. Adjust the shift cable.
B. Refill the transaxle fluid.
C. Clean the battery posts and cable terminals with sandpaper and grease them to prevent corrosion before installing.
NOTE:
When replacing the automatic transaxle, reset the automatic transaxle's values by using the High- Scan Pro.
1. Connect the Hi-Scan Pro or GDS connector to the data link connector under the dash pad and power cable to the cigar jack under the center facia.
2. Turn the ignition switch on and power on the Hi-Scan Pro.
3. Select the vehicle's name.
4. Select 'AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE'.