Removal [11/2021 - ]: Procedure

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REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13
REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15
DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID

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1. Remove the drain plug and gasket from the automatic transmission assembly and drain the ATF.
2. Install a new gasket and the drain plug to automatic transmission assembly.
  Torque: 20 N.m (204 kgf/cm, 15 ft.lbf)

REMOVE NO. 1 EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY

Remove the 4 bolts, 2 nuts and No. 1 exhaust pipe support bracket sub-assembly from the exhaust manifold sub-assembly LH (TWC: Front Catalyst), exhaust manifold sub-assembly RH (TWC: Front Catalyst) and automatic transmission assembly.

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Nut

HINT:

When removing the exhaust pipe bolts, hold the nuts while loosening the bolts.

REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN SUB-ASSEMBLY

Remove the 9 bolts, automatic transmission oil pan sub-assembly and automatic transmission oil pan gasket from the automatic transmission case sub-assembly.

NOTE:

Some fluid will remain in the automatic transmission oil pan sub-assembly. Remove all of the bolts, and carefully remove the automatic transmission oil pan sub-assembly.

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Remove the 3 transmission oil cleaner magnets from the automatic transmission oil pan sub-assembly.

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*1	Transmission Oil Cleaner Magnet

Examine the particles in the automatic transmission oil pan sub-assembly.

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Use the removed transmission oil cleaner magnets to collect any steel chips.
Examine the chips and particles in the automatic transmission oil pan sub-assembly and on the transmission oil cleaner magnets to determine what type of wear might be found in the automatic transmission assembly.

Result

Steel (magnetic):

Bearing, gear and clutch plate wear

Brass (non-magnetic):

Bushing wear

REMOVE VALVE BODY OIL STRAINER ASSEMBLY

Remove the 4 bolts and valve body oil strainer assembly from the transmission valve body assembly.

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NOTE:

Be careful as some fluid will come out of the valve body oil strainer assembly.

Remove the O-ring from the valve body oil strainer assembly.

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O-ring

REMOVE TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY

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*1	Lock Plate
*a	ATF Temperature Sensor
*b	Oil Pressure Switch

Remove the bolt and lock plate, and disconnect the ATF temperature sensor.
Disconnect the oil pressure switch connector.
Disconnect the 9 shift solenoid valve connectors.

Remove the bolt, detent spring cover and detent spring from the transmission valve body assembly.

*1	Detent Spring Cover
*2	Detent Spring

Remove the 17 bolts and transmission valve body assembly from the automatic transmission case sub-assembly.

Disconnect the manual valve connecting rod from the manual valve lever sub-assembly.

*1	Manual Valve Connecting Rod
*2	Manual Valve Lever Sub-assembly

Remove the check ball body and spring from the automatic transmission case sub-assembly.

*1	Check Ball Body
*2	Spring