Transaxle Assembly

TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY

Removal and Installation


COMPONENTS












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. Service After Replacing TCM, Control Valve And Transaxle Assembly.
1.Remove the engine and transaxle as an assembly. Removal And Installation.





2.Disconnect the primary speed sensor (A) and the secondary speed sensor connector (B) and CVT unit connector (C). Refer to "Removal and Installation Procedure for CVT Unit Connector".
3.Remove the harness from the transaxle.





4.Remove the four drive plate to torque converter nuts.
NOTE:
Rotate the crankshaft clockwise as viewed from front of engine for access to drive plate to torque converter nuts.
5.Put matching marks on the drive plate and torque converter alignment stud.

CAUTION:
For matching marks, use paint. Never damage the drive plate or torque converter.
6.Remove the transaxle to engine and engine to transaxle bolts.
7.Separate the transaxle from the engine.
8.If necessary, remove the following from the transaxle:
- CVT fluid charging pipe
- Engine mounting bracket (LH)
- Fluid cooler tubes
- Air breather hose
- Any necessary brackets

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- When replacing an engine or transmission 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 and 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.
- After converter is installed to drive plate, rotate crankshaft several turns to check that transaxle rotates freely without binding.





- When installing the torque converter to the transaxle measure distance A.
Distance A:14.4 mm (0.57 in) or more





- When installing the cooler outlet tube (1) to the transaxle assembly (2), align the cooler tube bracket (A) against the transaxle as shown.
- When installing the transaxle to the engine, align the matching mark on the drive plate with the matching mark on the torque converter alignment stud.





- When securing the transaxle to the engine, 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.
Converter nuts:: 51 Nm (5.2 kg-m, 38 ft-lb)
- After completing installation check for fluid level, fluid leakage, and the positions of CVT. Checking CVT Fluid, Adjustments and Testing and Inspection.
- When replacing the CVT assembly, erase EEP ROM in TCM. Service After Replacing TCM, Control Valve And Transaxle Assembly.