Removal And Installation

TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY

Removal and Installation


REMOVAL


WARNING:
Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high pressure coolant escaping from the radiator.

CAUTION:
- Perform this step engine is cold.
- When replacing TCM and transaxle assembly as a set, replace transaxle assembly first and then replace TCM. Programming and Relearning.
NOTE:
When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spilling.
1.Remove the engine and transaxle as an assembly. Removal and Replacement.
NOTE:
Using paint, put matching marks on the drive plate and torque converter when removing the torque converter to drive plate nuts.
2.Disconnect the electrical connectors from the following:
- CVT unit harness connector. Removal And Installation Procedure For CVT Unit Connector.
- Secondary speed sensor
3.Remove the harness from the transaxle.
4.Remove the transaxle to engine and engine to transaxle bolts.
5.Remove the CVT fluid charging pipe.
6.Separate the transaxle from the engine.
7.If necessary, remove the following from the CVT:
- Fluid cooler tube
- Air breather hose
- Brackets

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- When replacing an engine or transaxle you must make sure any dowels are installed correctly during re-assembly
- Improper alignment caused by missing dowels may cause vibration, oil leaks or breakage of drive train components.
- Do not reuse O-rings or copper sealing washers.
- When turning crankshaft, turn it clockwise as viewed from the front of the engine.
- When tightening the nuts for the torque converter while securing the crankshaft pulley bolt, be sure to confirm the tightening torque of the crankshaft pulley bolt. Service and Repair.
- After converter is installed to drive plate, rotate crankshaft several turns to check that CVT rotates freely without binding.
- When installing the CVT to the engine, align the matching mark on the drive plate with the matching mark on the torque converter.





- When installing CVT assembly to the engine assembly, attach the bolts in accordance with the following standard.





- When installing the drive plate to torque converter nuts, tighten them temporarily. then tighten the nuts to the specified torque.