Removal

AA80F AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

NOTICE:
* When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.
* After the engine switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately 6 minutes to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, wait 6 minutes or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

2. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID

(a) Remove the drain plug and gasket and drain the ATF.

(b) Install a new gasket and the drain plug.

Torque : 20 Nm (204 kgf-cm, 15 ft-lbf)

3. REMOVE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

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4. REMOVE TRANSMISSION CONTROL SHAFT LEVER RH





(a) Remove the nut and transmission control shaft lever together with the floor shift gear shifting rod sub-assembly.

5. REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

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6. REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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7. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY

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8. REMOVE REAR ENGINE MOUNTING MEMBER





(a) Remove the 5 nuts, rear No. 3 engine mounting insulator and rear engine mounting member.

9. REMOVE REAR NO. 4 ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR





(a) Remove the 2 bolts and rear No. 4 engine mounting insulator.

10. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR AND REAR NO. 2 ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR





(a) Remove the 4 bolts, rear No. 1 engine mounting insulator and rear No. 2 engine mounting insulator.

11. REMOVE FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY Removal

12. REMOVE NO. 1 OIL COOLER TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY





(a) Disconnect the 2 oil cooler hoses.

(b) Remove the 2 bolts and No. 1 oil cooler tube sub-assembly.

13. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR





(a) Disconnect the transmission wire connector and park/neutral position switch connector.

HINT
Detach the claw, press down the lever, and then disconnect the transmission wire connector.

(b) Detach the connector clamp and 6 harness clamps from the automatic transmission.

14. REMOVE AUTOMATIC WITH TRANSFER TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY

(a) Turn the crankshaft to gain access to the 6 torque converter setting bolts and remove each bolt while holding the crankshaft pulley bolt with a wrench.





(b) Using wooden blocks or equivalent, fix the transmission assembly in place so that it is level.

NOTICE:
* Do not allow the wooden blocks or equivalent to contact the oil pan when lifting or supporting the transmission assembly, as the oil pan may be deformed as a result.
* Support the engine assembly with a sling device and chain block while working.
* Be sure to perform this procedure with several people as the transmission assembly is very heavy.

(c) Remove the 10 bolts, and then remove the automatic transmission from the engine.

NOTICE:
To prevent damage to the knock pins, do not pry between the automatic transmission and engine.





15. SECURE ENGINE ASSEMBLY

(a) Using wooden blocks or equivalent, set the engine on a flat surface.

NOTICE:
* Place wooden blocks or equivalent so that the engine is level.
* Do not allow the wooden blocks or equivalent to contact the oil pan when lifting or supporting the engine assembly, as the oil pan may be deformed as a result.
* Perform this step while supporting the engine assembly using a sling device and chain block.

16. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY





(a) Put matchmarks on the transmission case and torque converter.

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(b) Remove the torque converter from the automatic transmission.

17. REMOVE TRANSFER ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 11 bolts and transfer assembly.

NOTICE:
* Be careful not to damage the oil seal.
* Be careful not to drop the transfer assembly.
* Be careful to prevent oil from leaking.
* Be sure to perform this procedure with several people as the transfer assembly is very heavy.