CVT Assembly Dismounting and Remounting

CVT Assembly Dismounting and Remounting

CVT Assembly Components

CAUTION:

If the transaxle assembly is tilted with the torque converter end down, the torque converter can fall off the transaxle, which could cause personal injury.

Be sure to keep the transaxle assembly horizontal or tilted with the torque converter end up throughout the operation.

Dismounting

1) Remove bolts (1) fastening engine and CVT assembly.





2) Dismount CVT assembly with engine. Removal and Replacement
3) Remove front drive shafts. Front Drive Shaft Assembly Removal and Installation
4) For 4WD model, remove transfer. Removal and Replacement
5) For 2WD model, remove drive intermediate shaft.
6) Remove drive plate cover. CVT Assembly Components
7) Remove torque converter No.1 and No.2 bolts as follows.
a) Insert flat-bladed screwdriver or the like (2) to hole (3) of CVT assembly as shown in figure.
b) Lock drive plate (1), engage flat-bladed screwdriver or the like with gear of drive plate as shown in figure.
c) Remove torque converter No.1 or No.2 bolt through drive plate cover opening.
d) Turn crankshaft by 60° by turning crankshaft pulley bolt using wrench.
e) Repeat Step a) through c) 5 times.











8) Remove starting motor. Starting Motor Removal and Installation
9) Remove the following parts. [1][2]Diagrams
- Front mounting bracket
- Rear mounting
- Engine rear mounting bracket No.1
- Engine rear mounting bracket No.2
10) Remove bolts and nut fastening engine and CVT assembly, and then detach CVT assembly from engine.

Remounting

1) Make sure that torque converter is installed correctly to CVT assembly. Input Shaft Oil Seal Replacement
2) Attach CVT assembly to engine.
3) Tighten bolts and nut to specified torque. CVT Assembly Components
4) Install the following parts. [1][2]Diagrams
- Front mounting bracket
- Rear mounting
- Engine rear mounting bracket No.1
- Engine rear mounting bracket No.2
5) Tighten torque converter No.1 and No.2 bolts as follows.

NOTE:
Torque converter No.1 bolt is used for accurate positioning.

Tighten torque converter No.1 bolt first so that bolt holes for torque converter and drive plate are positioned properly, and that torque converter No.2 bolts are tightened securely.

One torque converter No.1 bolt and five torque converter No.2 bolts are required to secure torque converter and drive plate.

a) Align bolt hole of drive plate with bolt hole of torque converter by turning crankshaft.
b) Insert flat-bladed screwdriver or the like (2) to hole (3) of CVT assembly as shown in figure.
c) Lock drive plate (1), engage a flat-bladed screwdriver or the like with gear of drive plate as shown in figure.











d) Tighten torque converter No.1 bolt to 5 Nm (0.51 kgf-m, 4.0 lbf-ft) through starting motor opening.
e) Turn crankshaft by 60° and tighten torque converter No.2 bolts by hand through starting motor opening.
f) Tighten torque converter No.1 bolt to specified torque.

Tightening torque
Torque converter No.1 bolt (a): 23 Nm (2.3 kgf-m, 17.0 lbf-ft)

g) Turn crankshaft by 60° and tighten torque converter No.2 bolts to specified torque.

Tightening torque
Torque converter No.2 bolt (a): 23 Nm (2.3 kgf-m, 17.0 lbf-ft)





6) Install starting motor. Starting Motor Removal and Installation
7) Install drive plate cover. CVT Assembly Components
8) For 2WD model, install drive intermediate shaft.

NOTE:
Oil leaks will occur if the oil seal lip is damaged.

Do not pull out or push in the drive intermediate shaft aslant. Slide the shaft in axial direction.

9) For 4WD model, install transfer. Removal and Replacement
10) Install front drive shaft. Front Drive Shaft Assembly Removal and Installation
11) Remount engine with CVT assembly to vehicle.

Refer to Removal and Replacement Engine Assembly Removal and Installation.
12) Tighten engine fastening bolts (1) and CVT assembly to specified torque. CVT Assembly Components





13) Refill CVT fluid. Removal and Replacement
14) Check CVT fluid level. Procedures
15) After installation, check for CVT fluid leakage at each connection.
16) After replacing CVT assembly, perform learning control initialization. Programming and Relearning