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Front Planetary Gear Component And Input Shaft Removal/Installation

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  1. Drain the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT .)
  2. Remove the transaxle. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Clean the transaxle. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE CLEANING .)
  4. Remove the torque converter. (See TORQUE CONVERTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  5. Remove the stud bolts.
    Fig 1: Identifying Stud Bolts
    G08143269
  6. Set the SSTs  as shown in the figure.
    Fig 2: Installing SST To Transaxle
    G08143270
    CAUTION:
    • When installing the SST to the transaxle, use bolts (M12x1.25) with a thread length of 90 mm {3.5 in}.
  7. Install the SST  to the position where the transaxle stud bolts were removed.
    Fig 3: Identifying SST Installation Position
    G08143271
  8. Remove the oil pipe component and O-rings.
    Fig 4: Oil Pipe Component, O-Ring And Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G08143272
  9. Refer to the "Automatic Transaxle Disassembly/assembly Precaution" before disassembling/assembling the transaxle. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY PRECAUTION .)
  10. Remove the control valve body cover.
    Fig 5: Locating Control Valve Body Cover Bolts
    G08143273
  11. Using a plastic hammer, tap the control valve body cover to remove it.
    Fig 6: Tapping Control Valve Body Cover Using Plastic Hammer
    G08143274
    CAUTION:
    • Do not damage the fitting surface of the transaxle case and the control valve body cover.
    • Do not deform the control valve body cover.
    NOTE:
    • Disconnect the solenoid connector according to the following procedure:
      • Insert a precision flathead screwdriver from the backside into the connector as shown in the figure.
    Fig 7: Inserting Flathead Screwdriver From Backside Into Connector
    G08143275
    CAUTION:
    • Do not damage the solenoid valves and connectors with the flathead screwdriver.
    • Pry the flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow and disconnect the connector.
      Fig 8: Disconnecting Connector Using Flathead Screwdriver
      G08143276
    CAUTION:
    • When disconnecting connectors, grasp the connectors, not the wiring harnesses. Otherwise, the wiring harnesses may be pulled out of the connector causing poor contact.
  12. Disconnect the solenoid connectors, VSS connector and the input/turbine speed sensor connector.
    Fig 9: Locating Solenoid Connectors, VSS Connector And Input/Turbine Speed Sensor Connector
    G08143277
  13. Disconnect the coupler component from the clamp.
    Fig 10: Identifying Coupler Component Clamp
    G08143278
  14. Remove the lock plate, and pull out the TFT sensor from the control valve body.
    Fig 11: Identifying Lock Plate And TFT Sensor
    G08143279
  15. Remove the VSS connector from the solenoid clamp.
    Fig 12: Identifying VSS Connector And Solenoid Clamp
    G08143280
  16. Remove the suction cover and the gasket.
    Fig 13: Identifying Suction Cover And Gasket With Bolts
    G08143281
  17. Remove the control valve body installation bolts in the order shown in the figure.
    Fig 14: Locating Control Valve Body Installation Bolts Loosening Sequence
    G08143282
  18. Disconnect the manual valve link and remove the control valve body component.
    Fig 15: Identifying Manual Valve Link
    G08143283
    CAUTION:
    • Do not drop the control valve body component.
  19. Fix the coupler component with tape to the transaxle case as shown in the figure.
    Fig 16: Locating Coupler Component And Tape
    G08143284
    NOTE:
    • Be sure to secure the coupler component with tape so that it will not interfere with the control valve body component.
  20. Fix the VSS wiring harness with tape to the transaxle case as shown in the figure.
    Fig 17: Identifying Tape And VSS Wiring Harness
    G08143285
    NOTE:
    • Be sure to secure the VSS with tape so that they will not interfere with the control valve body component.
  21. Remove the converter housing. (See CONVERTER HOUSING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  22. Remove the oil pump component and oil strainer as a single unit. (See OIL PUMP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  23. Remove the C3 clutch component, front planetary gear component and input shaft.
    Fig 18: Identifying C3 Clutch Component, Front Planetary Gear Component And Input Shaft
    G08143286
    NOTE:
    • In some cases, the input shaft may be detached with the thrust bearing attached.
  24. Remove the C3 clutch component from the front planetary gear component and input shaft.
    Fig 19: Identifying C3 Clutch Component, Front Planetary Gear Component And Input Shaft
    G08143287
    NOTE:
    • In some cases, the C3 clutch component may be detached with the thrust washer attached.
  25. Remove the brake band anchor bolt.
    Fig 20: Identifying Brake Band Anchor Bolt
    G08143288
  26. Remove the B1 brake band.
    Fig 21: Identifying B1 Brake Band
    G08143289
  27. Install the front planetary gear component and input shaft to the transaxle case.
    Fig 22: Identifying C1 Clutch Component, Front Planetary Gear Component And Input Shaft
    G08143290
    CAUTION:
    • If the input shaft is not hold during installation, the thrust washer might be come off.
    NOTE:
    • Align the spline of the C1 clutch component before installing the front planetary gear component and input shaft.
    • Hold the C1 clutch component and install the front planetary gear component while holding the input shaft.
  28. Apply ATF to the bushing of the C3 clutch component.
  29. Install the C3 clutch component to the transaxle case.
    Fig 23: Identifying C3 Clutch Component And Sun Gear Input Drum
    G08143291
    NOTE:
    • Before installing the C3 clutch component, align the spline of the C3 clutch component and the spline of the sun gear input drum.
    NOTE:
    • Install the C3 clutch component so that it engages with the sun gear input drum as shown in the figure.
    Fig 24: Identifying C3 Clutch Component And Sun Gear Input Drum
    G08143292
  30. Install the B1 brake band to the transaxle case.
    Fig 25: Identifying B1 Brake Band
    G08143293
  31. Install the brake band anchor bolt to the transaxle case.
    Fig 26: Identifying Brake Band Anchor Bolt
    G08143294

    Tightening torque 

    • 134-199 N.m {14-20 kgf.m, 99-146 ft.lbf}
  32. Install the oil pump component and oil strainer as a single unit. (See OIL PUMP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  33. Install the converter housing. (See CONVERTER HOUSING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  34. Connect the manual valve link and install the control valve body component.
    Fig 27: Identifying Manual Valve Link And Wiring Harness Clamp
    G08143295
    CAUTION:
    • When installing the control valve body component, secure the coupler component to the wiring harness clamp.
    • Do not pinch the coupler component between the transaxle case and the control valve body component.
  35. Temporarily install the control valve body component with the bolts.
    Fig 28: Locating Control Valve Body Component Bolts
    G08143296
    NOTE:
    • Aligning the bolt holes, temporarily tighten the bolt by hand.

    Bolt length (measured from below the head) 

    • A: 21 mm {0.83 in}
    • B: 31 mm {1.2 in}
  36. Temporarily install the suction cover and a new gasket with the bolts.
    Fig 29: Identifying Suction Cover And Gasket With Bolts
    G08143297
    NOTE:
    • Aligning the bolt holes, temporarily tighten the bolt by hand.
  37. Tighten the bolts in the order shown in the figure.
    Fig 30: Locating Control Valve Body Component Bolts
    G08143298

    Tightening torque 

    • 8-12 N.m {82-122 kgf.cm, 71-106 in.lbf}
  38. Install the connector of the VSS to the solenoid clamp.
    Fig 31: Identifying VSS Connector And Solenoid Clamp
    G08143299
  39. Install the TFT sensor with the lock plate and a bolt to the control valve body component as shown in the figure.
    Fig 32: Identifying TFT Sensor And Lock Plate
    G08143300

    Tightening torque 

    • 6.0-8.0 N.m {62-81 kgf.cm, 54-70 in.lbf}
  40. Connect the solenoid connectors, VSS connector and the input/turbine speed sensor connector.
    Fig 33: Locating Solenoid Connectors, VSS Connector And Input/Turbine Speed Sensor Connector
    G08143301
  41. Connect the coupler component to the clamps.
    Fig 34: Identifying Coupler Component Clamps
    G08143302
  42. Clean sealant and oil off the contact surface of the transaxle case with the control valve body cover and the bolt holes.
    Fig 35: Identifying Sealant And Oil Application Area On Contact Surface Of Transaxle Case
    G08143303
    NOTE:
    • Completely remove sealant and oil with white gasoline or similar.
  43. Clean oil off the contact surface of the new control valve body cover with the transaxle case.
  44. Apply sealant to the new control valve body cover as shown in the figure.
    Fig 36: Identifying Sealant Application Area On Control Valve Body Cover
    G08143304
  45. Install the new control valve body cover with new seal bolts before the applied sealant starts to harden.
    Fig 37: Locating Control Valve Body Cover With Seal Bolts
    G08143305
    CAUTION:
    • Be careful that the coupler component will not become caught between the control valve body cover and transaxle case.

    Tightening torque 

    • 10-15 N.m {102-152 kgf.cm, 89-132 in.lbf}
  46. Install the oil pipe component and O-rings.
    Fig 38: Oil Pipe Component, O-Ring And Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G08143306
  47. Remove the SSTs  .
    Fig 39: Removing SSTs
    G08143307
  48. Install the stud bolts using double nutted.
    Fig 40: Stud Bolts And Double Nut With Torque Specifications
    G08143308
    CAUTION:
    • Do not repair the threads using a tap or other tools.
    • Do not damage the transaxle case.
    • Do not overtighten the stud bolts. (The stud bolts should remain protruded from the end of the transaxle case more than 47 mm {1.9 in}.)
    • If any of the stud bolts is overtightened, the transaxle case may be damaged (holes in the case may result).
    • If the transaxle case is damaged, the transaxle must be replaced.
  49. Remove the double nutted from the stud bolts.
  50. Install the torque converter. (See TORQUE CONVERTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  51. Install the transaxle. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  52. Add ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) LEVEL ADJUSTMENT .)
  53. Adjust the ATF level. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) LEVEL ADJUSTMENT .)
  54. Perform the "Mechanical System Test". (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST .)
  55. Perform the "Road Test". (See ROAD TEST .)
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