Removal [10/2015 - ]: Procedure

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15 [10/2015 - 09/2017], or Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15 [09/2017 - 05/2018], or Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16 [05/2018 - ]

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 17 [10/2015 - 09/2017], or Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 17 [09/2017 - 05/2018], or Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 18 [05/2018 - ]

1. Remove the drain plug and gasket from the automatic transmission assembly and drain the ATF.

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2. Install a new gasket and the drain plug to automatic transmission assembly.

   Torque: 20 N*m (204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf) 

1. 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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   *1

   Nut

   HINT: 

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

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

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   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.

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

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   *1	Transmission Oil Cleaner Magnet

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

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   1. 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

1. 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.

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

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   *1

   O-ring

1. Remove the bolt and lock plate, and disconnect the ATF temperature sensor from the transmission valve body assembly.

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   *1	Lock Plate
   *2	ATF Temperature Sensor
   *3	Oil Pressure Switch

2. Remove the O-ring from the ATF temperature sensor.
3. Disconnect the oil pressure switch connector.
4. Disconnect the 9 shift solenoid valve connectors.
5. Remove the bolt, detent spring cover and detent spring from the transmission valve body assembly.

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   *1	Detent Spring Cover
   *2	Detent Spring

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

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

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

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

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   *1	Check Ball Body
   *2	Spring