Removal and Installation
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNITCOMPONENTS
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE BATTERY
2. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
3. REMOVE THROTTLE CABLE FROM THROTTLE BODY
Torque: 15 Nm (150 kgf-cm, 11 ft. lbs.)
4. REMOVE CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR
a. Disconnect the connector.
b. Remove the 3 bolts and disconnect cruise control actuator with the bracket.
Torque: 13 Nm (130 kgf-cm, 9 ft. lbs.)
5. DISCONNECT GROUND CABLE
6. DISCONNECT VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR
7. DISCONNECT DIRECT CLUTCH SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR
8. DISCONNECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH CONNECTOR
9. DISCONNECT SOLENOID CONNECTOR
10. DISCONNECT SHIFT CONTROL CABLE
a. Remove the nut and disconnect the shift control cable from the control shaft lever.
Torque: 15 Nm (150 kgf-cm, 11 ft. lbs.)
b. Remove the clip and disconnect the shift control cable.
11. REMOVE 2 ENGINE MOUNTING ABSORBER BOLTS
Torque: 48 Nm (490 kgf-cm, 35 ft. lbs.)
12. REMOVE 2 FRONT SIDE ENGINE MOUNTING BOLTS
Torque:
Green color bolt: 66 Nm (670 kgf-cm, 48 ft. lbs.)
Silver color bolt: 44 Nm (440 kgf-cm, 32 ft. lbs.)
13. REMOVE STARTER AND A/T SHIFT CABLE CLAMP
a. Disconnect the connector and remove the nut.
b. Remove the 2 bolts, starter and A/T shift cable clamp.
Torque: 39 Nm (400 kgf-cm, 29 ft. lbs.)
14. REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD BRACKET MOUNTING BOLT
Torque:
Except California: 20 Nm (200 kgf-cm, 15 ft. lbs.)
California: 34 Nm (350 kgf-cm, 25 ft. lbs.)
15. REMOVE 5 TRANSAXLE-TO-ENGINE BOLTS AND DISCONNECT GROUND TERMINAL
Torque: 66 Nm (670 kgf-cm, 48 ft. lbs.)
16. REMOVE ENGINE HOOD
a. Disconnect the washer pipe.
b. Remove the 4 bolts and engine hood.
Torque: 26 Nm (265 kgf-cm, 19 ft. lbs.)
17. RAISE AND SUPPORT VEHICLE SECURELY
18. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.)
19. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL FLUID DRAIN PLUG AND GASKET
HINT: At the time of installation, please refer to the following item. Replace the used gasket with a new gasket.
20. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL FLUID
21. REMOVE LH AND RH ENGINE UNDER COVERS
22. REMOVE LH AND RH FRONT DRIVE SHAFTS
23. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER FRONT COVER AND NO.4 CENTER ENGINE UNDER COVER
24. REMOVE EXHAUST FRONT PIPE
25. REMOVE FRONT SIDE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR BOLT
Torque:
Green color bolt: 66 Nm (670 kgf-cm, 48 ft. lbs.)
Silver color bolt: 44 Nm (440 kgf-cm, 32 ft. lbs.)
26. DISCONNECT 2 OIL COOLER HOSES
27. REMOVE REAR SIDE ENGINE MOUNTING NUTS
a. Remove the 2 grommets.
b. Remove the 4 nuts.
Torque: 66 Nm (670 kgf-cm, 48 ft. lbs.)
28. REMOVE LEFT SIDE TRANSAXLE MOUNTING NUTS
a. Remove the 2 grommets.
b. Remove the 2 nuts.
Torque: 80 Nm (820 kgf-cm, 59 ft. lbs.)
29. REMOVE STEERING GEAR HOUSING
a. Remove the 4 bolts, LH and RH stabilizer bar brackets and bushings.
Torque: 19 Nm (195 kgf-cm, 14 ft. lbs.)
b. Remove the front stabilizer bar.
c. Remove the 2 steering gear housing mounting bolts and nuts.
Torque: 181 Nm (1,850 kgf-cm, 134 ft. lbs.)
30. SUPPORT STEERING GEAR HOUSING, AS SHOWN
31. ATTACH ENGINE SLING DEVICE TO ENGINE HANGERS
a. Install the No.2 engine hangers in the correct direction.
Part No.
No.2 engine hanger: 12282-20020
Bolt: 91621-60822
Torque: 20 Nm (200 kgf-cm, 14 ft. lbs.)
b. Attach the engine chain hoist to the engine hangers.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to hang the engine by hooking the chain to any other part.
32. REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the 2 bolts and PS reservoir pipe mounting brackets.
Torque: 10 Nm (100 kgf-cm, 7 ft. lbs.)
b. Remove the 2 screws and turn over the rear side of LH and RH fender apron liners.
c. Remove the 6 bolts and 4 nuts.
Torque:
19 mm head bolt: 181 Nm (1,850 kgf-cm, 134 ft. lbs.)
14 mm head bolt: 32 Nm (330 kgf-cm, 24 ft. lbs.)
Nut: 36 Nm (370 kgf-cm, 27 ft. lbs.)
d. Remove the front frame assembly.
33. SUPPORT TRANSAXLE WITH A TRANSMISSION JACK
34. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH MOUNTING BOLTS
a. Remove the 2 bolts and hole cover.
b. Turn the crankshaft to gain access to each bolt, remove the 6 bolts while holding the crankshaft pulley bolt with a wrench.
Torque: 41 Nm (420 kgf-cm, 30 ft. lbs.)
HINT: At the time of installation, please refer to the following item. First install black colored bolt and then the 5 other bolts.
35. REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD PLATE
a. Remove the bolt, nut and exhaust manifold plate.
Torque:
Except California: 20 Nm (200 kgf-cm, 15 ft. lbs.)
California: 34 Nm (350 kgf-cm, 25 ft. lbs.)
36. REMOVE 3 LOWER TRANSAXLE-TO-ENGINE BOLTS
Torque: 48 Nm (490 kgf-cm, 35 ft. lbs.)
37. REMOVE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
Separate the transaxle from engine, and lower the transaxle.
INSTALLATION
1. CHECK TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH INSTALLATION
Using a scale and a straight edge, measure the distance from the installed surface to the transaxle housing.
Correct distance: 13.7 mm (0.539 inch) or more
2. TRANSAXLE INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
HINT: After installation, check and inspect the following items.
- Fluid level.
- Front wheel alignment.
- Do the road test.
- Hood.