2WD : Removal and Installation: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
CAUTION:
- When removing the A/T assembly from engine, first remove the crankshaft position sensor (POS) from the A/T assembly.
- Be careful not to damage sensor edge.
- Shift the selector lever to "P" position, and then release the parking brake.
- Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
- Remove control rod from A/T shift selector assembly. Refer to "2WD : EXPLODED VIEW ".
- Separate propeller shaft assembly. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
- Remove engine lower cover with a power tool. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
- Remove suspension member stay. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
- Remove crankshaft position sensor (POS) from A/T assembly. Refer to
"EXPLODED VIEW
".CAUTION:
- Never subject it to impact by dropping or hitting it.
- Never disassemble.
- Never allow metal filings, etc. to get on the sensor's front edge magnetic area.
- Never place in an area affected by magnetism.
- Remove starter motor. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
- Remove rear plate cover. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW (2WD) ".
- Turn crankshaft, and remove the four tightening bolts for drive plate and torque converter.CAUTION: When turning the crankshaft, turn it clockwise as viewed from the front of the engine.
- Remove A/T fluid cooler tubes from A/T assembly. Refer to "2WD : EXPLODED VIEW ".
- Plug up openings such as the A/T fluid cooler tube hole.
- Support A/T assembly with a transmission jack.CAUTION: When setting the transmission jack, be careful not to allow it to collide against the drain plug and overflow plug.NOTE: Be placing wooden block between oil pan (upper) and front suspension member, the removal of A/T assembly from engine becomes easier.
- Remove rear engine mounting member and engine mounting insulator (rear) with a power tool. Refer to "2WD : EXPLODED VIEW ".
- Disconnect A/T assembly connector.
- Remove harness and harness brackets.
- Remove bolts fixing A/T assembly to engine with a power tool.
- Remove air breather hose, air breather box and bracket. Refer to "2WD : EXPLODED VIEW ".
- Remove A/T assembly from the vehicle.CAUTION:
- Secure torque converter to prevent it from dropping.
- Secure A/T assembly to a transmission jack.
- Remove dynamic damper. Refer to "2WD : EXPLODED VIEW ".
- Remove manual lever. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".