Removal and Replacement
Updated with TSB-08-22-003TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
When replacing the transaxle assembly, VIN Writing and Varient Coding must be performed. Refer to the scan tool (M.U.T.-III) operation manual, and perform coding.
When the transaxle control cable is disconnected, check after the installation that the cable is properly connected, and that the parking lock mechanism operates normally. At this time, do not check by simply using the display on the combination meter and shift indicator panel. Always check according to the procedure below.
^ With the P range, the vehicle does not move on a slight slope or when pushed by hands.
^ When driving at 5 km/h or less, the vehicle stops when the shift lever is moved to the P range.
Pre-removal & Post-installation Operations:
Removal Steps 1-13:
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
[[A]] STRUT TOWER BAR REMOVAL
After removing the strut tower bar, temporarily install the strut assembly.
[[B]] TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY CONNECTOR REMOVAL
Rotate the section A of the connector 900 to the direction of the arrow to disconnect the connector.
[[C]] STARTER MOUNTING BOLT REMOVAL
Remove the starter with its connector connected. Keep the starter fixed to the engine side.
[[D]] TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY UPPER PART COUPLING BOLT REMOVAL
Only loosen the bolts from the engine and transaxle assembly (do not remove).
[[E]] TRANSAXLE MOUNTING BRACKET REMOVAL
1. Place a garage jack against the transaxle case with a piece of wood in between to support the engine and transaxle assembly.
2. Operate the garage jack so that the engine and transaxle assembly weight is not applied to the transaxle mounting insulator, and remove the transaxle mounting bracket.
[[F]] ENGINE ASSEMBLY SUPPORTING
1. Remove the vacuum pipe assembly, and install the engine hanger plate (Special tool: MB992201), then tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 11 ± 1 Nm (8 ± 1 in-lb)
2. [When engine hanger (special tool MB991928) is used]
1) Assemble the engine hanger (special tool MB991928) (Set following parts to the base hanger.)
^ Slide bracket (HI)
^ Foot x 4 (standard) (MB991932)
^ Joint x 2 (90) (MB991930)
2) Set the feet of the special tool as shown in the figure.
NOTE: Adjust the engine hanger balance by sliding the slide bracket (HI).
3) Set the chain to the engine hanger plate (Special tool: MB992201), to support the engine and transaxle assembly. Remove the garage jack, and then remove the transaxle assembly upper part coupling bolts that have been loosened previously.
3. [Engine mechanical hanger (special tool MB991895) is used]
1) Set the feet of the engine mechanical hanger (special tool MB991895) as shown in the figure.
NOTE: Slide the front foot of the engine mechanical hanger (Special tool: MB991895) to balance the engine hanger
2) Set the chain to the engine hanger plate (Special tool: MB992201), to support the engine and transaxle assembly. Remove the garage jack, and then remove the transaxle assembly upper part coupling bolts that have been loosened previously.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
]]A[[ O-RING/TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
Apply the specified grease to the flywheel spline section, O-ring, and spline section of transaxle assembly input shaft.
Grease
Brand name: Molylkote BR2-Plus
]]B[[ TRANSAXLE MOUNTING INSULATOR STOPPER INSTALLATION
Install the transaxle mounting insulator stopper as shown in the figure.
]]C[[ TRANSAXLE CONTROL CABLE INSTALLATION
1. Set the shift lever to the N position.
2. Operate the lever so that the shift control lever positioning mark is set to the N position.
3. Move the slider of the transaxle control cable (transaxle side) tip to the direction A to pull up the lock piece to the direction B.
4. Align the transaxle control cable and the shift control lever joint (positioning only, do not connect), and firmly push down the lock piece to lock it. Then, connect the transaxle control cable and the shift control lever.
NOTE:
^ The slider automatically returns to the fixed position by the spring.
^ The lock position of transaxle control cable is automatically adjusted by a spring.