Automatic Transaxle Repair Procedures

Removal

1. Remove the following items;
A. Engine cover (A).
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) 7.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.5 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 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. Using the engine support fixture (Support sst No.: 09200-38001) hold the engine and adapter.




9. 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)




10. Remove the automatic transaxle support bracket mounting bolt (A).

Tightening torque:
88.2 - 107.8 N.m (9.0 - 11.0 Kgf.m, 65 - 79.5 lb-ft)




11. Lift the vehicle with a jack.
12. Remove the under cover (A).

Tightening torque:
6.9 - 10.8 N.m (0.7 - 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 - 8.0 lb-ft)




13. Remove the side cover (A).




14. Remove the drive shaft cover mounting bolt (A).




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




17. Remove the torque converter mounting bolt (A-4ea) with rotating the crankshaft.

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




18. 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, 09452-26100).

NOTE:
After replacement or reinstallation procedure of the automatic transaxle assembly, must perform procedures below.
- Power steering fluid replacement and air bleeding.
- Adding automatic transaxle fluid.
- 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 replacing the automatic transaxle and TCM, reset the diagnostic trouble code by using GDS.
- 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.