Removal (from 12/2010)

U660E AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE: AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

NOTICE:
* When the automatic transaxle is replaced, the transaxle's compensation code must be input into the TCM Registration.
* When the TCM is replaced, the existing transaxle compensation codes must be input into the new TCM Registration.
* If the following parts have been replaced, initialize the TCM and perform a road test to allow the TCM to learn Initialization.
* Valve body assembly
* Shift solenoid SL3
* Shift solenoid SL4
* If the following parts have been replaced, perform a road test to allow the TCM to learn Initialization.
* Shift solenoid SL1
* Shift solenoid SL2
* If the TCM or transaxle has been replaced, register the transmission compensation code in the TCM Registration.
* Perform RESET MEMORY (AT initialization) when replacing the automatic transmission assembly, engine assembly or ECM Initialization.

1. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE

HINT
Fuel System: Precaution (from 12/2010).

2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

NOTICE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.

3. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

4. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

5. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

6. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

7. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH

8. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT Service and Repair

9. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID

(a) Remove the refill plug and gasket.

(b) Using a 6 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the overflow plug and gasket.

(d) Drain the automatic transaxle fluid.

(e) Using a 6 mm socket hexagon wrench, install the No. 1 transmission oil filler tube.

Torque : 1.7 Nm (17 kgf-cm, 15 in-lbf)

(f) Using a 6 mm socket hexagon wrench, install the overflow plug with a new gasket.

Torque : 40 Nm (408 kgf-cm, 30 ft-lbf)

(g) Install the refill plug with a new gasket.

Torque : 49 Nm (500 kgf-cm, 36 ft-lbf)

10. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH Removal

11. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH Removal

12. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

13. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY Removal

14. REMOVE COWL TOP PANEL OUTER Removal (from 12/2010)

15. REMOVE BATTERY

16. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL Removal (from 12/2010)

17. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal (from 12/2010)

18. REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT Removal (from 12/2010)

19. REMOVE RADIATOR RESERVE TANK ASSEMBLY

20. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE MOUNTING STAY RH Removal (from 12/2010)

21. REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD Removal (from 12/2010)

22. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR CLEANER INLET Removal (from 12/2010)

23. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE Removal (from 12/2010)

24. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE Removal (from 12/2010)

25. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET Removal (from 12/2010)

26. REMOVE INTAKE AIR RESONATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal (from 12/2010)

27. DISCONNECT NO. 1 FUEL VAPOR FEED HOSE Removal (from 12/2010)

28. REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK ASSEMBLY Removal (from 12/2010)

29. SEPARATE FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal (from 12/2010)

30. DISCONNECT RADIATOR HOSE INLET Removal (from 12/2010)

31. DISCONNECT RADIATOR HOSE OUTLET Removal (from 12/2010)

32. DISCONNECT NO. 1 OIL COOLER INLET HOSE Removal

33. DISCONNECT NO. 1 OIL COOLER OUTLET HOSE Removal

34. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER HOSE INLET A Removal (from 12/2010)

35. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER OUTLET HOSE A Removal (from 12/2010)

36. REMOVE ECM Removal (from 12/2010)

37. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY Removal (from 12/2010)

38. REMOVE UPPER RELAY BLOCK COVER

39. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE Removal (from 12/2010)

40. SEPARATE WIRE HARNESS

(a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the wire harness.

41. DISCONNECT CONNECTOR

(a) Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.

42. DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the nut from the control shaft lever.

(b) Disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the control shaft lever.

(c) Remove the clip and disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the No. 1 transmission control cable bracket.

43. DISCONNECT NO. 1 OIL RESERVOIR TO PUMP HOSE Removal (from 12/2010)

44. DISCONNECT STEERING GEAR OUTLET RETURN TUBE Removal (from 12/2010)

45. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET Removal

46. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY Removal

47. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH Removal

48. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Use the same procedure as described for the LH side.

49. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT LH NUT Removal

50. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT RH NUT

HINT
Use the same procedure as described for the LH side.

51. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH Removal

52. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH

HINT
Use the same procedure as described for the LH side.

53. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Removal

54. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Use the same procedure as described for the LH side.

55. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Removal

56. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Use the same procedure as described for the LH side.

57. SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH Removal

58. SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Use the same procedure as described for the LH side.

59. REMOVE NO. 1 EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET Removal (from 12/2010)

60. REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING UNDER COVER

(a) Remove the 2 bolts, exhaust pipe support bracket and flywheel housing under cover.

61. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SETTING BOLT

(a) Turn the crankshaft to gain access and remove the 6 bolts while holding the crankshaft pulley bolt with a wrench.

62. SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY Removal

63. REMOVE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY Removal (from 12/2010)

64. SEPARATE COOLER COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY Removal (from 12/2010)

65. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE Removal (from 12/2010)

66. REMOVE VANE PUMP ASSEMBLY Removal (from 12/2010)

67. REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY Removal (from 12/2010)

68. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH Removal

69. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH Removal

70. REMOVE ENGINE WIRE

71. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the bolt and breather bracket from the camshaft housing sub-assembly LH.

(b) Remove the breather hose from the breather bracket.

(c) Remove the 11 bolts.

(d) Separate and remove the automatic transaxle.

72. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING FRONT BRACKET

(a) Remove the 3 bolts and engine mounting front bracket.

73. REMOVE TCM

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and TCM from the transaxle.

74. REMOVE SPEEDOMETER DRIVEN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the bolt and hole cover from the transaxle case.

(b) Remove the O-ring from the hole cover.

75. REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET

(a) Remove the 4 bolts and 4 clamp brackets.

76. REMOVE NO. 1 TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and No. 1 transmission control cable bracket.

77. SEPARATE NO. 1 OIL COOLER OUTLET HOSE

(a) Separate the No. 1 oil cooler outlet hose.

78. SEPARATE NO. 1 OIL COOLER INLET HOSE

(a) Separate the No. 1 oil cooler inlet hose.

79. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the torque converter clutch assembly from the automatic transaxle assembly.