Removal and Installation: Removal
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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.
- Always insert a wooden block between oil pan (upper) of engine and front suspension member when removing A/T assembly from the engine. (Because VVEL control shaft position sensor may be damaged by the interference between VVEL control shaft position sensor and dash panel if the operation is performed without the wooden block inserted.)
- 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. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
- Remove propeller shaft assembly (rear). Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
- Remove propeller shaft assembly (front). Refer to "VK50VE: EXPLODED VIEW ".
- Remove manual lever. 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 rear plate cover. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
- 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 tube from the A/T assembly and engine. Refer to "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.
- Insert a wooden block (A) between oil pan (upper) (1) of engine and front suspension member (2).
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CAUTION:- Always insert a wooden block between oil pan (upper) of engine and front suspension member when removing A/T assembly from the engine. (Because VVEL control shaft position sensor may be damaged by the interference between VVEL control shaft position sensor and dash panel if the operation is performed without the wooden block inserted.)
- After inserting wooden block, check it does not fall out easily.
- Remove rear engine mounting member with power tool. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
- Disconnect A/T assembly connector and AWD solenoid connector.
- Remove harness and brackets.
- Remove bolts fixing A/T assembly to engine with power tool.
- Remove air breather hose and air breather vent. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
- Remove A/T assembly with transfer assembly from vehicle.CAUTION:
- Secure torque converter to prevent it from dropping.
- Secure A/T assembly to a transmission jack.
- Remove transfer assembly from A/T assembly with power tool. Refer to "VK50VE: EXPLODED VIEW ".