24 00 038 Removing and installing transmission (AISIN F21FT): Notes
Special tools required:
Attention !
To prevent heavy damage to the engine block, the protruding thread of the transmission bolts absolutely must be checked for damage and corrosion before removal .
If there are signs of corrosion, the rust must be removed and the threads must be cleaned before removal .
Replace rusted, damaged screws.
Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the engine block and transmission.
Safety information:
Before removing the transmission, it is essential to check the tight fit of the engine mount and ensure that the rubber coating of the engine mount is in perfect condition. If the rubber coating is porous and has cracks, remove the TRANSMISSION WITH ENGINE .
Attention !
Use only the approved TRANSMISSION OIL .
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission!
Attention !
An incorrectly adjusted gearshift mechanism can result in tooth meshing noise being transmitted to the passenger compartment.
Adjust SELECTOR LEVER .
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove BATTERY .
- Secure engine in INSTALLATION POSITION .
- Loosen the right WHEEL ARCH COVER .
- Remove FRONT AXLE SUPPORT
.NOTE: Wheel alignment is not required for removal and installation of front axle support.
- Remove STARTER MOTOR .
- Remove LEFT output shaft only at transmission end and hang up.
- Remove RIGHT output shaft only at transmission end and hang up.
Removal:
Release screws (1).
Release partition wall (2) from bracket and remove.
Release control unit (3) from bracket.
Detach wiring harness (4) from battery tray (5).
Remove battery tray (5).
Release ball socket (1) from ball stud.
Release the cable (2) from the support angle.
Unlock connector (1).
Release clamp (2) with wiring harness from transmission and place to one side.
Unscrew sealing cap (1) on coolant expansion tank.
Unfasten hose clamps.
Disconnect the coolant hoses (1) from the transmission oil cooler.
Catch the emerging coolant.
Release screw (1).
Release ground strap (2) from transmission and place to one side.
Release screws (1).
Crank engine with special tool 11 6 480 at vibration damper in direction of rotation.
Release nut (1) on torque converter.
Crank engine further and release remaining 5 nuts.
With B48 engine:
Release screws (1).
Remove heat shield (2).
Support transmission with special tools 23 4 150 and 00 2 030 .
Secure transmission with tensioning strap (3).
Tasks are described in GEARBOX HOLDER .
Release bolts and remove transmission.
Attention !
Transmission mounting bolts differ in length.
Note installation position.
Installing the wrong bolts may cause serious damage.
Installation:
The bore hole (1) of drive plate must be accessible through the recess on the oil sump.
Check that fitting sleeves (2) are correctly fitted.
Replace damaged fitting sleeves.
Rotate torque converter until bore hole in torque converter is flush with bore hole in drive plate.
Flange-mount automatic transmission to engine and screw on.
Tightening torque 24 00 1AZ .
Crank engine with special tool 11 6 480 at vibration damper in direction of rotation.
Parts : Replace nuts (1).
Screw in all 6 nuts (1) of the torque converter.
Tightening torque 24 40 1AZ .
With B48 engine:
Install heat shield (2).
Insert screws (1) and tighten.
Screw transmission on transmission mount with screws (1).
Tightening torque 22 32 1AZ .
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Screw ground strap (2) on transmission with screw (1).
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Slide the coolant hoses (1) onto the transmission oil cooler.
Secure hose clamps.
Secure clamp (2) on transmission with wiring harness.
Lock connector (1).
Press in cable (2) into the support angle.
Ensure cable audibly engages.
Press on ball socket (1) onto ball stud.
Install battery tray (5).
Tighten down screws (1).
Install wiring harness (4) on battery tray (5).
Insert control unit (3) in bracket.
Insert partition wall (2) in bracket.
Required follow-up work:
- Top up COOLANT .