Repair Procedures: Removal
- Remove the under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
- Remove the engine cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE COVER ")
- Remove the air cleaner assembly and air duct.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER ")
- Remove the battery and battery tray.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY ")
- Remove the ground line after removing the bolt (A).
- Disconnect the solenoid valve connector (B) and inhibitor switch connector (A).
- Remove the control cable (B) after removing the nut (C) and the bolt (A).
Tightening torque:
- 9.8 ~ 14.7 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.5 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 10.8 lb-ft)
- 14.7 ~ 21.6 N.m (1.5 ~ 2.2 kgf.m, 10.9 ~ 15.9 lb-ft)
- Remove the wiring mounting bolt (A) or clip.
Tightening torque:
9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)
- Remove the solenoid valve connector and inhibitor switch connector wiring mounting bracket (A).
Tightening torque:
Bolt (A): 9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)
- Disconnect the ATF cooler hose (B) after removing clamps (A) from the ATF feed tube.
CAUTION:
- Carefully install the clamp not to damage the hose.
- Install the clamp in a correct direction not to be interfered with other parts.
- After the installation, start the engine and then check if there are any leakages from the hose.
- Disconnect the intercooler hose (A) and (B).
- Assemble the engine support fixture (beam No.: 09200-38001 or 09200-3N000, supporter No.: 09200-2S000).
(Refer to Special Service Tools - Engine support fixture assembly drawing - "Special Service Tools ")
- Using the engine support fixture, hold the engine and transaxle assembly safely.
- Remove the automatic transaxle upper mounting bolt (A-2ea) and the starter motor mounting bolt (B-2ea).
Tightening torque:
(A, B): 42.2 ~ 54.0 N.m (4.3 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)
- Remove the automatic transaxle mounting bracket cover (A).
- Remove the automatic transaxle mounting bracket bolts (A).
Tightening torque:
88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.8 lb-ft)
- Remove the automatic transaxle mounting support bracket (A).
Tightening torque:
58.8 ~ 78.5 N.m (6.0 ~ 8.0 kgf.m, 43.4 ~ 57.9 lb-ft)
- Lift the vehicle with a jack.
- Remove the drive shaft assembly.
(Refer to Driveshaft and Axle - "FRONT DRIVESHAFT ")
- Remove the heater protector (A) after removing the bolts (B), (C).
Tightening torque:
(B): 11.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (1.2 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 8.7 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)
(C): 21.6 ~ 25.5 N.m (2.2 ~ 2.6 kgf.m, 15.9 ~ 18.8 lb-ft)
- Remove the brake vacuum pump. (Refer to Brake System - "BRAKE BOOSTER ")
- Remove the dust cover (A).
- Remove the torque converter mounting bolts (A) with rotating the crankshaft pulley.
Tightening torque:
45.1 ~ 52.0 N.m (4.6 ~ 5.3 kgf.m, 33.3 ~ 38.3 lb-ft)
- Remove the roll stopper (C) after removing the bolts (A) and (B).
Tightening torque:
Bolt (B): 107.9 ~ 127.5 N.m (11.0 ~ 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 ~ 94.0 lb-ft)
Bolt (A): 49.0 ~ 63.7 N.m (5.0 ~ 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 47.0 lb-ft)
- Remove the roll stopper bracket (A).
- Remove the automatic transaxle with a jack after removing the mounting bolt (A-4ea, B-2ea).
Tightening torque:
- 42.2 ~ 48.1 N.m (4.3 ~ 4.9 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 35.4 lb-ft)
- 42.2 ~ 53.9 N.m (4.3 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)
CAUTION:- Be careful not to damage other system or parts near by when removing the transaxle assembly.