Transmission/Transaxle Replacement
TRANSAXLE REMOVAL
1. DISCONNECT AND REMOVE BATTERY
2. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
3. REMOVE THROTTLE CABLE FROM ENGINE
Torque: 15 N.m (150 kgf.cm, 11 ft.lbf)
4. REMOVE CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR
(a) Remove the cruise control actuator cover.
(b) Disconnect the connector.
(c) Remove the 3 bolts and cruise control actuator with the bracket.
5. REMOVE GROUND TERMINAL
6. DISCONNECT VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR
7. DISCONNECT DIRECT CLUTCH SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR
8. DISCONNECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH CONNECTOR
9. DISCONNECT SOLENOID CONNECTOR
10. DISCONNECT SHIFT CONTROL CABLE
(a) Remove the clip from the shift control cable.
Torque: 15 N.m (150 kgf.cm, 11 ft.lbf)
(b) Remove the unit.
11. REMOVE GROUND CABLE
12. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER HOSE
13. REMOVE 2 FRONT SIDE TRANSAXLE MOUNTING BOLTS
Torque: 80 N.m (820 kgf.cm, 59 ft.lbf)
14. REMOVE 2 FRONT SIDE ENGINE MOUNTING BOLTS
Torque: 80 N.m (820 kgf.cm. 59 ft.lbf)
15. REMOVE 2 OIL COOLER CLAMPING BOLTS FROM FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY
16. REMOVE STARTER
(a) Disconnect the connector and remove the nut.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts and starter.
Torque: 39 N.m (400 kgf.cm. 29 ft.lbf)
17. REMOVE 4 UPPER TRANSAXLE TO ENGINE BOLTS
Torque: 64 N.m (650 kgf.cm, 47 ft.lbf)
18. INSTALL ENGINE SUPPORT FIXTURE
19. SUPPORT STEERING GEAR HOUSING SECURELY FROM ENGINE SUPPORT FIXTURE, AS SHOWN
20. RAISE AND SUITABLY SUPPORT VEHICLE
21. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
Torque:103 N.m (1,050 kgf.cm, 76 ft.lbf)
22. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and stay.
Torque: 29.4 N.m (300 kgf.cm, 20 ft.lbf)
(b) Remove the 2 bolts, and disconnect the bracket.
Torque: 19 N.m (195 kgf.cm. 14 ft.lbf)
(c) Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts holding the front exhaust pipe to the center exhaust pipe.
Torque: 56 N.m (570 kgf.cm, 41 ft.lbf)
(d) Remove the 4 nuts holding the front exhaust pipe to the exhaust manifolds.
Torque: 62 N.m (630 kgf.cm, 46 ft.lbf)
(e) Remove the front exhaust pipe and 3 gaskets.
23. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL FLUID DRAIN PLUG AND GASKET
24. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL FLUID INTO A SUITABLE CONTAINER
25. REMOVE RH AND LH ENGINE SIDE COVER NO.2
26. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER FRONT COVER NO.1 AND NO.2
27. REMOVE DRIVE SHAFT
28. REMOVE FRONT SIDE ENGINE MOUNTING NUT
Torque: 80 N.m (820 kgf.cm, 59 ft.lbf)
29. REMOVE REAR SIDE ENGINE MOUNTING BOLTS
(a) Remove the 2 grommets.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts and nuts.
Torque: 66 N.m (670 kgf.cm, 48 ft.lbf)
30. REMOVE 4 LEFT SIDE TRANSAXLE MOUNTING BOLTS
Torque: 52 N.m (530 kgf.cm, 38 ft.lbf)
31. REMOVE STEERING GEAR HOUSING
(a) Remove the 4 bolts and disconnect the stabilizer bar bushing bracket from the front frame assembly.
Torque: 19 N.m (195 kgf.cm. 14 ft.lbf)
(b) Remove the 2 bolts and nuts from the steering gear housing.
Torque: 181 N.m (1,850 kgf.cm. 134 ft.lbf)
(c) Remove the steering gear housing.
32. REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY
(a) Hold the front frame assembly with a jack.
(b) Remove the 2 set screws from the right and left fender liners.
(c) Remove the 6 bolts and 4 nuts.
Torque:
19 mm head bolt: 181 N.m (1,850 kgf.cm. 134 ft.lbf)
12 mm head bolt: 32 N.m (330 kgf.cm. 24 ft.lbf)
Nut: 36 N.m (370 kgf.cm, 27 ft.lbf)
(d) Remove the front frame assembly.
33. HOLD TRANSAXLE WITH A JACK
34. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH MOUNTING BOLTS
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and hole cover.
(b) Turn the crankshaft to gain access and remove the 6 bolts with holding the crank shaft pulley nut by a wrench.
Sealer: Part No.08833-00070, THREE BOND 1324 or equivalent
Torque: 27 N.m (280 kgf.cm, 20 ft.lbf)
INSTALLATION HINT: First install dark green colored bolt and then the 5 other bolts.
35. REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD PLATE
Torque: 20 N.m (200 kgf.cm, 14 ft.lbf)
36. REMOVE ENGINE BOLTS
Torque:
12 mm head bolt: 64 N.m (650 kgf.cm, 47 ft.lbf)
10 mm head bolt: 46 N.m (470 kgf.cm, 34 ft.lbf)
37. REMOVE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
Separate the transaxle and engine, and lower the transaxle.
38. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH FROM TRANSAXLE
TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH AND DRIVE PLATE INSPECTION
1. INSPECT ONE-WAY CLUTCH
(a) Install SST into the inner race of the one-way clutch
SST 09350-32014(09351 -32020)
(b) Install SST so that it fits in the notch of the converter hub and outer race of the one-way clutch.
SST 09350-32014(09351 -32020)
(c) With the torque converter clutch standing on its side, the clutch locks when turned counterclockwise, and rotates freely and smoothly clockwise.
If necessary, clean the converter and retest the clutch. Replace the converter if the clutch still fails the test.
2. MEASURE DRIVE PLATE RUNOUT AND INSPECT RING GEAR
Set up a dial indicator, and measure the drive plate runout.
Maximum runout: 0.20 mm (0.0079 in.)
If the runout is not within the specification, replace the drive plate.
Torque: 83 N.m (850 kgf.cm, 61 ft.lbf
3. MEASURE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SLEEVE RUNOUT
Temporarily mount the torque converter clutch to the drive plate. Set up a dial indicator.
Maximum runout: 0.30 mm (0.0118 in.)
If the runout is not within the specification, try to correct by reorienting the installation of the converter. HINT: Mark the position of the converter to ensure the correct the installation.
TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH INSTALLATION CHECK
Using calipers and a straight edge, measure from the installed surface to the front surface of the transaxle housing.
Correct distance: More than 13.7 mm (0.539 in.)
TRANSAXLE INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
INSTALLATION HINT: After installation, check and inspect items as follows.
- Fluid level.
- Front wheel alignment.
- Road test the vehicle.