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Automatic Transaxle Removal/Installation: Notes

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CAUTION:
  • Secure the steering wheel using tape or a cable to prevent the steering shaft from rotating after disconnecting the steering shaft. If the steering wheel rotates after the steering shaft and the steering gear and linkage are disconnected, the internal parts of the clock spring could be damaged.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the battery. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI 3.7 V6] .)
  3. Remove the battery tray. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI 3.7 V6] .)
  4. Remove the battery bracket. (See STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  5. Remove the fresh-air duct and air cleaner component as a single unit. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  6. Remove the air cleaner bracket. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  7. Remove the windshield wiper arm and blade. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  8. Remove the cowl grille. (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  9. Remove the cowl panel. (See COWL PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  10. Protect the windshield using tape.
    Fig 1: Identifying Tape On Windshield
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  11. Disconnect the selector cable from the transaxle. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  12. Disconnect the connector and wiring harness from the transaxle.
  13. Remove the breather hose component. (See BREATHER COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  14. Remove the bracket from the transaxle.
    Fig 2: Automatic Transaxle Bracket And Screws With Torque Specification
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  15. Disconnect the oil hose from the oil pipe component (transaxle side). (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  16. Remove the starter. (See STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  17. Remove the front mudguards. (See FRONT MUDGUARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  18. Remove the splash shields. (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  19. Remove the front wheels and tires. (See GENERAL PROCEDURES (FRONT AND REAR AXLES) .)
  20. Disconnect the ABS wheel-speed sensors from the steering knuckles. (See FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  21. Disconnect the brake hose brackets from the shock absorbers. (See BRAKE HOSE (FRONT) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  22. Disconnect the tie-rod ends from the steering knuckles. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI 3.7 V6] .)
  23. Disconnect the front lower arms from the steering knuckles. (See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  24. Remove the front pipe. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  25. Disconnect the stabilizer control links from the shock absorbers. (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  26. Remove the front crossmember bracket. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI 3.7 V6] .)
  27. Remove the No.1 engine mount and the front crossmember as a single unit. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI 3.7 V6] .)
  28. Remove the joint shaft bracket. (See JOINT SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  29. Disconnect the drive shaft (LH) from the transaxle. (See DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  30. Disconnect the drive shaft (RH) from the joint shaft. (See DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  31. Remove the joint shaft. (See JOINT SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  32. Install the SST  using the following procedure.
    Fig 3: Identifying Main Frame, Rear Shaft, Side Bar, Front Shaft, Front Foot No.1 And No.2 (Adapter For Front Shaft)
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    CAUTION:
    • Refer to the SST instruction manual for the basic handing procedure.
    1. Install the front foot No.1 to the left front shaft of the SST  , and then install the front foot No.2 to the right front shaft.
    2. Remove the engine cover. (See ENGINE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. As shown in the figure, set the rear shafts of the SST  to the left and right shock absorber nuts.
      Fig 4: Setting Rear Shafts Of SST To Left And Right Shock Absorber Nuts
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    4. Set the front foot No.1 and No.2 of the SST  as shown in the figure.
      Fig 5: Setting Front Foot No.1 And No.2 Of SST
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    5. Adjust the height of the left and right side bars of the SST  so that they are leveled, then tighten each part.
      Fig 6: Adjusting Height Of Left And Right Side Bars Of SST
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    6. Apply tension to the chain to secure the engine.
  33. Remove in the order shown in the figure.
    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.
  34. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  35. Perform the following test according to the service item. (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST .) (See ROAD TEST .)
    Service item Test item
    Line pressure test Stall test Time lag test Road test
    Transaxle replacement X      
    Transaxle overhaul X X X X
    Torque converter replacement X X    
    Control valve body component replacement X     X
    X Test to be performed after the service work 
    Fig 7: Automatic Transaxle Related Replacement Components With Torque Specifications (AY6A-EL)
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