Repair Procedures: Removal
- Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
- 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 ")
- Disconnect the solenoid valve connector (B) and the inhibitor switch connector (A).
- Disconnect the clip (A) for fixing wiring from the automatic transaxle.
- Disconnect the clip (A) for fixing wiring from the automatic transaxle.
- Remove the control cable (C) after removing a nut (A) and a bolt (B).
Tightening torque
(A) 9.8 - 13.7 N.m (1.0 - 1.4 kgf.m, 7.2 - 10.1 lb-ft)
(B) 14.7 - 21.6 N.m (1.5 - 2.2 kgf.m, 10.9 - 15.9 lb-ft)
- Remove the ground line after removing bolts (A).
- Disconnect the hose (A) after removing the automatic transaxle fluid cooler hose clamp.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.
- Remove the cowl top cover.
(Refer to Body - "COWL TOP COVER ")
- 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 ")
- Using the engine support fixture (A), hold the engine and transaxle assembly safely.
- Remove upper mounting bolts (A-2ea) of the automatic transaxle and mounting bolts (B-2ea) of the starter.
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)
- Remove the automatic transaxle mounting bracket cover (A).
- Remove mounting bolts (A) of the automatic transaxle support bracket.
Tightening torque:
88.3 - 107.9 N.m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.8 lb-ft)
- Remove the automatic transaxle 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 under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
- Remove the drive shaft assembly.
(Refer to Driveshaft and Axle - "FRONT DRIVESHAFT ")
- In case of 4WD vehicle, remove the transfer assembly.
(Refer to 4 Wheel Drive System - "TRANSFER ASSEMBLY ")
- Remove the heater protector (C) after removing the bolt (A) and (B).
Tightening torque:
(A): 11.8 - 13.7 N.m (1.2 - 1.4 kgf.m, 8.7 - 10.1 lb-ft)
(B): 21.6 - 25.5 N.m (2.2 - 2.6 kgf.m, 15.9 - 18.8 lb-ft)
- Remove the dust cover (A).
Tightening torque:
42.2 - 48.1 N.m (4.3 - 4.9 kgf.m, 31.1 - 35.4 lb-ft)
- Remove mounting bolts (A) of the torque converter with rotating the crankshaft.
Tightening torque:
45.1 - 52.0 N.m (4.6 - 5.3 kgf.m, 33.3 - 38.3 lb-ft)
- Remove the roll rod bracket (C) after removing 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 road support bracket (D).
Tightening torque:
49.0 - 68.6 N.m (5.0 - 7.0 kgf.m, 36.2 - 50.6 lb-ft)
- Remove the automatic transaxle with a jack after removing mounting bolts (A, B).
Tightening torque:
(A): 42.2 - 53.9 N.m (4.3 - 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 - 39.8 lb-ft)
(B): 42.2 - 48.1 N.m (4.3 - 4.9 kgf.m, 31.1 - 35.4 lb-ft)
CAUTION:- Be careful not to damage other system or parts near by when removing the transaxle assembly.