Automatic Transaxle Removal/Installation: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the battery and battery tray.
- Remove the air cleaner component. (See INTAKE AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Remove the front tires and splash shield.
- Remove the under cover.
- Remove the steering gear and linkage, and pipe assembly installation bolts from the front crossmember, then suspend the steering gear and linkage with a cable. (See
STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3]
)
Pipe assembly tightening torque
7.8-10.8 N.m {79.6-110.0 kgf.cm, 69.1-95.5 in.lbf}
- Drain the ATF. (See
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT ).WARNING:
- Improperly jacking a transaxle is dangerous. It can slip off the jack and may cause serious injury.
CAUTION:- To prevent the torque converter and transaxle from separating, remove the transaxle without tilting it toward the torque converter.
- Remove in the order shown in the figure.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- Add ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT ).
- Carry out the mechanical system test. (See
MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST ).SERVICE ITEM AND TEST ITEM CHART
Service item Test item Line pressure test Stall test Time lag test ATX replacement x ATX overhaul x x x Torque converter replacement x x Oil pump replacement x Clutch system replacement x x x : Test to be performed after the service work - Carry out the road test. (See ROAD TEST ).