Automatic Transaxle Repair Procedures

Removal

1. Remove the following items;
A. Air duct (A) and engine cover (B).
B. Air cleaner assembly (C).
C. Battery and battery tray (D).




2. Disconnect the solenoid valve connector (A) and inhibitor switch connector (B).




3. Remove the shift cable (C) after removing the nut (A) and the bolt (B).

Tightening torque:
(A) 7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb-ft)
(B) 14.7 - 21.6 N.m(1.5 - 2.2 kgf.m, 10.9 - 15.9 lb-ft)




4. Remove the ground line after removing the bolt (A).




5. Disconnect the hose (B) after removing the automatic transaxle fluid cooler hose clamp (A).




6. Remove the wiring bracket installation bolt (A).




7. Remove the automatic transaxle upper mounting bolt (A-2ea) and the starter motor mounting bolt (B-2ea).

Tightening torque:
(A) 42.2 - 54.0 N.m (4.3 - 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 - 39.8 lb-ft)
(B) 49.0 - 63.7 N.m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb-ft)




8. Remove the cowl top cover or wiper motor.
9. Remove the cowl complete assembly panel(A).




10. Using the engine support fixture (Support SST No.: 09200-2S000, Beam SST No.: 09200-38001), hold the engine and transaxle assembly safely.




11. Remove the automatic transaxle mounting support bracket bolt (A).

Tightening torque:
88.3 - 107.9 N.m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.8 lb-ft)




12. Lift the vehicle with a jack.
13. Remove the under cover (A).




14. Remove the Sub frame assembly.
15. Remove the drive shaft assembly.
16. In the case of 4WD vehicle, remove the transfer assembly.

NOTE:
In the case of 2WD vehicle, not remove the transfer assembly.

17. Remove the dust cover(A).




18. Remove the torque converter mounting bolt (A-4ea) with rotating the crankshaft.

Tightening torque:
45.1 - 52.0 N.m (4.6 - 5.3 kgf.m, 33.3 - 38.3 lb-ft)




19. Remove the automatic transaxle with a jack after removing the mounting bolt (A-4ea, B-2ea).

Tightening torque:
(A) 29.4 - 41.2 N.m (3.0 - 4.2 kgf.m, 21.7 - 30.4 lb-ft)
(B) 42.2 - 54.0 N.m (4.3 - 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 - 39.8 lb-ft)





Installation

1. Installation is the reverse of removal.

CAUTION:
After replacement or reinstallation procedure of the automatic transaxle assembly, must perform procedures below.
- Power steering fluid replacement and air bleeding
- Adding automatic transaxle fluid.

NOTE:
- When replacing the automatic transaxle, reset the automatic transaxle's values by using the GDS.
[Condition]
- IG Key On
- Transaxle Range:P
- Vehicle Speed :0 km/h
- Engine Off