Removal

U241E AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE: TRANSMISSION WIRE: REMOVAL

REMOVAL

1. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
2. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID Removal
3. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OIL PAN SUB-ASSEMBLY





(a) Remove the 18 bolts and remove the automatic transaxle oil pan sub-assembly and oil pan gasket.
NOTICE: Some fluid will remain in the oil pan. Remove all the oil pan bolts, and carefully remove the oil pan sub-assembly.





(b) Remove the 2 oil cleaner magnets from the automatic transaxle oil pan sub-assembly.





(c) Examine the particles in the pan.
(1) Collect any steel chips using the removed magnets. Carefully inspect the foreign matter and particles in the pan and on the magnets to guess at the type of wear which might be found in the transaxle.
Steel (magnetic):
bearing, gear and clutch plate wear
Brass (non-magnetic):
bush wear
4. REMOVE TRANSMISSION WIRE





(a) Disconnect the 5 shift solenoid valve connectors.
(b) Remove the bolt and lock plate and separate the ATF temperature sensor.





(c) Remove the bolt and remove the transmission wire from the transaxle case.





(d) Remove the O-ring from the transmission wire.