Removal and Installation

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LJ4A-EL]
The oil pan could contain small chips, shavings, and other particles helpful in checking the condition of the transaxle and diagnosing certain problems.
To ensure that all foreign particles stay in the oil pan, make sure that the transaxle is never tipped completely over while the oil pan is still installed.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise the vehicle on a vehicle hoist.
3. Drain the ATF into a container.

Warning Improperly jacking a transaxle is dangerous. It can slip off the Jack and cause serious injury.

4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
5. After removal, remove the oil pan to inspect the condition of the transaxle.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
7. Fill the transaxle with the specified ATF after installation.
8. Inspect for leakage of ATF from all connecting points.
9. Connect the negative battery cable.
10. Inspect the operation of the TR switch.
11. Inspect the operation of the selector lever.





12. Carry out the mechanical system test.
13. Carry out the road test.





Exploded View





Legend 1 - 43





Legend 44 - 48

No.4 Engine Mount Removal Note
1. Support the engine using the SST.





2. Removing the No.4 engine mount.





3. Loosen the No.3 engine mount bolt as shown.
4. Remove the No.4 engine mount.

Torque Converter Bolts Removal Note





1. Hold the drive plate and remove the torque converter bolts.

Transaxle Removal Note
1. Loosen the SST (engine support) and lean the engine toward the transaxle.





2. Support the transaxle





3. Remove the transaxle mounting bolts.
4. Remove the transaxle.

Transaxle Installation Note





1. Set the transaxle on a lack and lift it into place.
2. Install the transaxle mounting bolts.
Tightening torque
68 - 99 Nm (6.9 - 10.1 kgf.m, 50 - 73 ft. lbs.)





3. Install the torque converter nuts.
Tightening torque
38 - 51 Nm (3.8 - 5.3 kgf.m, 28 - 38 ft. lbs.)





4. Install the No.4 engine mount bracket.
Tightening torque
67 - 93 Nm (6.8 - 9.5 kgf.m, 50 - 68 ft. lbs.)

Engine Mounting Member Installation Note
1. Install the engine mounting member and No.2 engine mount, making sure that the No.2 engine mount stud bolt passes through the No.2 engine mount bracket installation hole.
2. Install bolts A as shown.
Tightening torque
A: 67 - 93 Nm (6.8 - 9.5 kgf.m, 50 - 68 ft. lbs.)





3. Tighten nut B as shown.
Tightening torque
B: 75 - 104 Nm (7.6 - 10.7 kgf.m 55 - 77 ft. lbs.)





4. Tighten the No.3 engine mount bolt.
Tightening torque
75 - 104 Nm (7.6 - 10.7 kgf.m, 55 - 77 ft. lbs.)

No.1 Engine Mount Bolt Installation Note

Caution Align the transaxle bolt holes and the engine mount exactly. Any misalignment can result in the bolt and bolt holes becoming damaged or stripped during installation.

1. Use the SST (engine support) to make sure the transaxle bolt holes and No.1 engine mount align.





2. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque
75 - 104 Nm (7.6 - 10.7 kgf.m, 55 - 77 ft. lbs.)

No.4 Engine Mount Installation Note





1. Install the No.4 engine mount onto the vehicle.
Tightening torque
44 - 60 Nm (4.4 - 6.2 kgf.m, 32 - 44 ft. lbs.)
2. Use the jack to make sure the No.4 engine mount bolt holes and No.4 engine mount bracket are aligned.





3. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque
67 - 93 Nm (6.8 - 9.5 kgf.m, 50 - 68 ft. lbs.)
4. Remove the SST (engine support).

Selector Rod Installation Note
1. Shift the selector lever to the P position.





2. Move the manual shaft to the P position.





3. Install the selector rod and tighten the nut as shown.
Tightening torque
16 - 22 Nm (1.6 - 2.3 kgf.m, 12 - 16 ft. lbs.)