Transmission/Transaxle Replacement
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE LEVEL GAUGE
2. RAISE VEHICLE
NOTICE: Make sure that the vehicle is securely supported.
3. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
4. REMOVE FRONT AND CENTER EXHAUST PIPES
a. Disconnect he 2 heated oxygen sensor.
Torque: 44 Nm (450 kgf-cm, 33 ft. lbs.)
HINT: At the time of installation, please refer to the following items.
- Before installing the heated oxygen sensor, twist the sensor wire counterclockwise 3 and 1/2 turns.
- After installing the heated oxygen sensor wire should not twist. If it is twisted, remove the heated oxygen sensor and reinstall it.
b. Remove the 2 bolts and front floor center brace.
Torque: 7.4 Nm (75 kgf-cm, 65 inch lbs.)
c. Remove the 4 bolts, nuts and 2 gaskets from the LH and RH front TWC.
Torque: 44 Nm (450 kgf-cm, 33 ft. lbs.)
HINT: At the time of installation, please refer to the following item. Replace the used nuts and gaskets with new ones.
d. Remove the 2 bolts and support bracket.
Torque: 44 Nm (450 kgf-cm, 33 ft. lbs.)
e. Remove the 4 bolts and 2 gaskets from the tail pipe.
Torque: 44 Nm (450 kgf-cm, 33 ft. lbs.)
HINT: At the time of installation, please refer to the following item. Replace the used gaskets with new ones.
f. Disconnect the front and center exhaust pipes from the 2 O-rings and remove them.
5. REMOVE LH AND RH FRONT TWC
Remove the 6 nuts, 2 gaskets, LH and RH front TWC.
Torque: 62 Nm (630 kgf-cm, 46 ft. lbs.)
HINT: At the time of installation, please refer to the following item. Replace the used nuts and gaskets with new ones.
6. REMOVE HEAT INSULATOR
Remove the 2 nuts, 3 bolts and 2 heat insulators.
7. REMOVE BOLT AND FILLER PIPE
HINT: At the time of installation, please refer to the following item. Replace the used Wring with a new one.
8. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT Refer to Drive/Propeller Shaft; Service and Repair.
9. DISCONNECT SHIFT CONTROL ROD
Remove the nut and disconnect the rod.
Torque: 13 Nm (130 kgf-cm, 9 ft. lbs.)
10. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER PIPE
a. Loosen the 2 union nuts from the transmission.
Torque: 44 Nm (450 kgf-cm, 33 ft. lbs.)
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the oil cooler pipe.
b. Disconnect the 3 set bolts of the clamp.
Torque: 5.4 Nm (55 kgf-cm, 48 inch lbs.)
c. Disconnect the 2 oil cooler pipes from the transmission.
11. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH MOUNTING BOLT
a. Remove the 2 bolts and flywheel housing under cover.
Torque: 18 Nm (185 kgf-cm, 13 ft. lbs.)
b. Turn the crankshaft to gain access to each bolt.
c. Hold the crankshaft pulley nut with a wrench and remove the 6 bolts.
Torque: 48 Nm (490 kgf-cm, 35 ft. lbs.)
HINT: At the time of installation, please refer to the following item. First install the black colored bolt and then the 5 other bolts.
12. SUPPORT TRANSMISSION WITH JACK
13. REMOVE 4 ENGINE REAR MOUNTING SET BOLTS
Torque: 26 Nm (270 kgf-cm, 20 ft. lbs.)
14. DISCONNECT CONNECTORS AND WIRE HARNESS
a. Tilt down the transmission.
NOTICE: Take care so that the cooling fan does not come in contact with the fan shroud.
b. Disconnect the following connectors:
1. O/D direct clutch speed sensor connector
2. Vehicle speed sensor connector
3. Park/neutral position switch connector
4. Solenoid connector
c. Disconnect the wire harness from the clamp on the transmission.
15. REMOVE TRANSMISSION
Remove the 10 bolts and transmission.
Torque:
17 mm head: 72 Nm (730 kgf-cm, 53 ft. lbs.)
14 mm head: 37 Nm (380 kgf-cm, 27 ft. lbs.)
HINT: At the time of installation, please refer to the following item. Lift the front side of the engine.
INSTALLATION
1. CHECK TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH INSTALLATION
Using calipers and a straight edge, measure the distance from the installed surface of the transmission housing to the installed surface of the torque converter clutch.
Correct distance: More than 17.1 mm (0.673 inch)
If the distance is less than the standard, check for an improper installation.
2. INSTALL TRANSMISSION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
HINT: After installation, check and inspect items as follows.
- Adjust the shift lever position.
- Fill ATF and check fluid level.
- Do the road test.