REP-TAT-P-2430-01 Detach the switching device (8-speed, AISIN GA8F22AW)
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NOTE:
When the engine is stopped after the completion of trip, it may be necessary to run the electric fan. In rare cases, operation of the electric fan can last up to 11 min. This protects the components. In this case, replacing the electric fan will not remedy the problem!
Necessary preliminary work:
- Refer to DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY GROUND LEAD
- Refer to REMOVING INTAKE PORT
- Refer to REMOVING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING
- Refer to REMOVING CROSS CONNECTION
- Drain the oil from the transmission.
- Refer to REMOVING FAN COWL WITH ELECTRIC FAN
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER (OIL PAN) FOR THE SWITCHING DEVICE
NOTE:
When the engine is stopped after the completion of trip, it may be necessary to run the electric fan. In rare cases, operation of the electric fan can last up to 11 min. This protects the components. In this case, replacing the electric fan will not remedy the problem!
Necessary preliminary work:
- Refer to DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY GROUND LEAD
- Refer to REMOVING INTAKE PORT
- Refer to REMOVING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING
- Refer to REMOVING CROSS CONNECTION
- Drain the oil from the transmission.
- Refer to REMOVING FAN COWL WITH ELECTRIC FAN
- Detach the transmission oil cooler from the transmission.
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER (OIL PAN) FOR THE SWITCHING DEVICE (8-SPEED, AISIN GA8F22AW)
- Refer to DETACHING THE SWITCHING DEVICE (8-SPEED, AISIN GA8F22AW)
- Detach all connectors (1).
- Detach the connector (2) from the holder.
- Unscrew the bolt (2) and remove the hold-down device.
- Detach the temperature sensor (1) from the switching device.
- Lay the wiring harness on the transmission toward the top.
- Loosen screws (2).
- Remove the switching device (1).