Assembly (2)

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Remove transaxle housing and differential gear assembly from transaxle case.
Install seal rings in U/D gear assembly.
CAUTION:
- Do not reuse seal rings.
- Apply ATF to seal rings.
Install U/D gear assembly.

Fig 1: Installing U/D Gear Assembly
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Install thrust needle roller bearing and thrust bearing race in U/D gear assembly.
1. Perform the following procedure for adjustment.
  CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to thrust needle roller bearing and thrust bearing race.
  
  Fig 2: Installing Thrust Needle Roller Bearing & Thrust Bearing Race In U/D Gear Assembly
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2. Make sure that measurement "E" is within the specifications.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Measurement "E"
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  - Specification E : 1.269 - 1.645 mm (0.0500 - 0.0648 in)
  NOTE: "E" is the height between the edge of transaxle case and the roller part of thrust needle roller bearing.
  
  Fig 4: Measuring "E" Height Between Edge Of Transaxle Case & Roller Part Of Thrust Needle Roller Bearing
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3. If measurement "E" is outside the specifications, replace "T" with a one that has applicable thickness. Refer to U/D GEAR ASSEMBLY .
  CAUTION: When adjusting "T", use "S" of thickness 0.81mm (0.032 in).
4. If all of "T" do not fit "E" within the specifications, replace "S" with a one that has applicable thickness. Refer to U/D RR PLANETARY RING GEAR SUB ASSEMBLY .
  CAUTION: When adjusting "S", use "T" of thickness 0.80mm (0.031 in).
  
  Fig 5: Installing "T" Thickness Shim
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5. Make sure that measurement "E" is within the specifications.
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Measurement "E"
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Install manual valve oil seal into transaxle case until it is flush.

Fig 7: Installing Manual Valve Oil Seal Into Transaxle Case
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CAUTION:
- Do not reuse manual valve oil seal.
- Apply ATF to manual valve oil seal.
Install spring guide sleeve and torsion spring No. 2 in transaxle case.
Tighten spring guide sleeve and torsion spring No. 2 fixing torx bolt to specified torque. Refer to COMPONENTS .

Fig 8: Installing Spring Guide Sleeve & Torsion Spring No. 2 In Transaxle Case
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Install parking lockpin sub assembly.

Fig 9: Installing Parking Lock-Pin Sub Assembly
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Install parking lock pawl bracket and parking lock pawl.

Fig 10: Installing Parking Lock Pawl Bracket & Parking Lock Pawl
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Install parking lock pawl shaft and torsion spring No. 1.

Fig 11: Installing Parking Lock Pawl Shaft & Torsion Spring New
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Install manual detent spring sub assembly.

Fig 12: Installing Manual Detent Spring Sub Assembly
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Temporary tightening the bolts.

Fig 13: Identifying Manual Detent Spring Bolts

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MANUAL DETENT SPRING BOLT IDENTIFICATION

Bolt symbol	Length mm (in)	Number of bolts
A	16.7(0.657)	1
B	14.0(0.551)	1

Install parking lock rod sub assembly.

Fig 14: Installing Parking Lock Rod Sub Assembly
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Install manual valve lever sub assembly connect parking lock rod sub assembly to it.

Fig 15: Installing Manual Valve Lever Sub Assembly & Connect Parking Lock Rod Sub Assembly
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Using a flat-bladed screwdriver and connect manual detent spring sub assembly to manual valve lever sub assembly.

Fig 16: Connecting Manual Detent Spring Sub Assembly To Manual Valve Lever Sub Assembly
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Tighten manual detent spring sub assembly fixing bolts to specified torque. Refer to COMPONENTS .

Fig 17: Tightening Manual Detent Spring Sub Assembly Fixing Bolts
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Using a soft hammer and install U/D brake apply tube sub assembly.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage U/D brake apply tube sub assembly.

Fig 18: Installing U/D Brake Apply Tube Sub Assembly
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Tighten tube clamp fixing bolts to specified torque. Refer to COMPONENTS .

Fig 19: Tightening Tube Clamp Fixing Bolts
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Install oil reservoir plate in transaxle case.
Tighten oil reservoir plate fixing bolts to specified torque. Refer to COMPONENTS .

Fig 20: Installing Reservoir Plate In Transaxle Case
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Install oil strainer sub assembly in transaxle case.
Tighten oil strainer sub assembly fixing bolt to specified torque. Refer to COMPONENTS .

Fig 21: Installing Oil Strainer Sub Assembly In Transaxle Case
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Install differential gear assembly.

Fig 22: Installing Differential Gear Assembly
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Use a drift to drive differential side oil seal into transaxle housing.

Fig 23: Installing Differential Side Oil Seal Into Transaxle Housing
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Fig 24: Identifying Differential Side Oil Seal Installed Distance
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- Distance : 14.8 - 15.8 mm (0.583 - 0.622 in)
CAUTION:
- Do not reuse differential side oil seal.
- Apply ATF to differential side oil seal.
Install thrust roller bearing in transaxle housing.
CAUTION: Do not reuse thrust roller bearing.

Fig 25: Installing Thrust Roller Bearing In Transaxle Housing
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Install oil cleaner magnets on oil reservoir plate.

Fig 26: Installing Oil Cleaner Magnets On Oil Reservoir Plate
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Install oil reservoir plate in transaxle housing.
Tighten oil reservoir plate fixing bolts to specified torque. Refer to COMPONENTS .

Fig 27: Installing Reservoir Plate In Transaxle Housing
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Using a soft hammer and install differential gear lube apply tube.
CAUTION: Be careful not to bend or damage differential gear lube apply tube.

Fig 28: Installing Differential Gear Lube Apply Tube
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Tighten tube clamp fixing bolt to specified torque. Refer to COMPONENTS .

Fig 29: Locating Tube Clamp Fixing Bolt
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Install governor apply gasket.

Fig 30: Installing Governor Apply Gasket
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CAUTION:
- Do not reuse governor apply gasket.
- Apply petroleum jelly to governor apply gasket.
Install seal ring.
CAUTION:
- Do not reuse seal ring.
- Apply ATF to seal ring.
Apply silicone RTV to transaxle housing as shown in Fig 31. Refer to RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS .
CAUTION: Complete remove all moisture, oil and sealant, etc. From transaxle housing and transaxle case.

Fig 31: Applying Silicone RTV To Transaxle Housing
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Install transaxle housing in transaxle case.

Fig 32: Installing Transaxle Housing In Transaxle Case
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Tighten transaxle housing and transaxle case bolts to specified torque. Refer to COMPONENTS .

CAUTION: Do not reuse seal bolts.

Fig 33: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Transaxle Housing & Transaxle Case Bolts

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TRANSAXLE HOUSING & TRANSAXLE CASE BOLT IDENTIFICATION

Bolt symbol

Length mm (in)

Number of bolts

30(1.18)

35 (1.38)

45 (1.77)

D⁽¹⁾

⁽¹⁾

Torx bolt

Install oil seal into oil pump assembly until it is flush.

Fig 34: Installing Oil Seal Into Oil Pump Assembly
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CAUTION:
- Do not reuse oil seal.
- Apply ATF to oil seal.
Install thrust washer and one-way clutch outer race sub assembly in oil pump assembly.
CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to thrust washer.

Fig 35: Installing Thrust Washer & One-Way Clutch Outer Race Sub Assembly In Oil Pump Assembly
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Check the distance of "B".

Fig 36: Checking Distance Of "B" (Oil Pump Assembly)
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- "B" : 51.09 - 51.71 mm (2.0114 - 2.0358 in)
CAUTION: If the distance is out of standards, adjust within standards again.
Place oil pump assembly through the input shaft in horizontal position, and align the bolt holes of the oil pump assembly with transaxle case. Lightly press oil pump assembly.
CAUTION: Be careful not to drop one-way clutch outer race sub assembly.

Fig 37: Installing Oil Pump Assembly
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Tighten oil pump assembly bolts to specified torque. Refer to COMPONENTS .

Fig 38: Tightening Oil Pump Assembly Bolts
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Fig 39: Locating Oil Pump Assembly Bolts
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Set a dial indicator as shown in Fig 40, move the input shaft and measure the end play.

Fig 40: Measuring Input Shaft End Play
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- End play : 0.188 - 0.570 mm (0.0074 - 0.0224 in)
If the end play is out of standards, select another thrust bearing race. Refer to FORWARD AND DIRECT CLUTCH ASSEMBLY .

Fig 41: Identifying Thrust Bearing Race
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Remove transaxle case cover.
Apply silicone RTV to transaxle case cover as shown in Fig 42. Refer to RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS .
CAUTION: Complete remove all moisture, oil and sealant, etc. From transaxle case cover and transaxle.

Fig 42: Applying Silicone RTV To Transaxle Case Cover
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Install transaxle case cover in transaxle case.

Fig 43: Installing Transaxle Case Cover In Transaxle Case
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Tighten transaxle case cover bolts to specified torque. Refer to COMPONENTS .

CAUTION: Do not reuse seal bolts.

Fig 44: Tightening Transaxle Case Cover Bolts

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Fig 45: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Transaxle Case Cover Bolts

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TRANSAXLE CASE COVER BOLT IDENTIFICATION

Bolt symbol

Length mm (in)

Number of bolts

30 (1.18)

45 (1.77)

48 (1.89)

D⁽¹⁾

⁽¹⁾

Stud bolt

Install governor apply gaskets.

Fig 46: Installing Governor Apply Gaskets
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CAUTION:
- Apply petroleum jelly to governor apply gaskets.
- Do not reuse governor apply gaskets.
Install transmission wire.

Fig 47: Installing Transmission Wiring Harness
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CAUTION:
- Be careful not to break the solenoid connector and A/T fluid temperature sensor.
- Apply ATF to O-ring.
While holding control valve assembly, connect the parking lock rod sub assembly to manual valve lever sub assembly.
NOTE: Shift position is "N".

Fig 48: Holding Control Valve Assembly
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Tighten control valve assembly fixing bolts to specified torque. Refer to COMPONENTS .

Fig 49: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Control Valve Assembly Fixing Bolts

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CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY FIXING BOLT IDENTIFICATION

Bolt symbol	Length mm (in)	Number of bolts
A	55 (2.17)	2
B	50 (1.97)	2
C	16 (0.63)	2

Install suction cover and suction cover gasket in control valve assembly.
CAUTION: Do not reuse suction cover gasket.

Fig 50: Installing Suction Cover & Suction Cover Gasket In Control Valve Assembly
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Tighten suction cover gasket and suction cover fixing bolts to specified torque. Refer to COMPONENTS .

Fig 51: Tightening Suction Cover Gasket & Suction Cover Fixing Bolts
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Install sensor clamp and A/T fluid temperature sensor in control valve assembly.

Fig 52: Installing Sensor Clamp & A/T Fluid Temperature Sensor In Control Valve Assembly
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Tighten sensor clamp fixing bolt to specified torque. Refer to COMPONENTS .

Fig 53: Locating Sensor Clamp Fixing Bolt
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Connect the solenoid connectors.

Fig 54: Locating Shift Solenoids & Pressure Control Solenoids
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Apply silicone RTV to side cover as shown in Fig 55. Refer to RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS .
CAUTION: Completely remove all moisture, oil and sealant, etc. From side cover and transaxle case.

Fig 55: Applying Silicone RTV To Side Cover
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Install side cover in transaxle case.

Fig 56: Installing Side Cover In Transaxle Case
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Tighten side cover fixing torx bolts to specified torque. Refer to COMPONENTS .
CAUTION: Do not reuse seal bolts.

Fig 57: Tightening Side Cover Fixing Torx Bolts
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Install O-rings in ATF cooler assembly.
CAUTION:
- Do not reuse O-rings.
- Apply ATF to O-rings.
Install ATF cooler assembly, washer and spring washer.
CAUTION: Do not reuse spring washer.
Tighten hexagon bolt to specified torque. Refer to COMPONENTS .

Fig 58: Installing ATF Cooler Assembly, Washer & Spring Washer
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Install PNP switch to manual valve lever sub assembly.

Temporary tightening the bolts.

Fig 59: Locating PNP Switch Bolts

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PNP SWITCH BOLT IDENTIFICATION

Bolt symbol	Length mm (in)	Number of bolts
A	20 (0.79)	1
B	33 (1.30)	1

Install washer plate and lock washer.
CAUTION: Do not reuse washer plate and lock washer.

Fig 60: Installing PNP Switch Washer Plate & Lock Washer
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Tighten nut specified torque. Refer to COMPONENTS .
Install alignment tool.
Adjust PNP switch so that alignment tool pointer aligns with neutral base line on PNP switch body.

Fig 61: Installing PNP Switch Alignment Tool
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Tighten PNP switch fixing torx bolts to specified torque. Refer to COMPONENTS .

Fig 62: Tightening PNP Switch Fixing Torx Bolts
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Using a flat-bladed screwdriver and bend the lock washer.

Fig 63: Bending Lock Washer Using A Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
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Install range lever in manual valve lever sub assembly.

Fig 64: Installing Range Lever In Manual Valve Lever Sub Assembly
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Tighten range lever fixing nut to specified torque. Refer to COMPONENTS .
Install turbine revolution sensor in transaxle case.

Fig 65: Installing Turbine Revolution Sensor In Transaxle Case
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Tighten turbine revolution sensor fixing bolt to specified torque. Refer to COMPONENTS .
CAUTION:
- Do not reuse seal bolt.
- Apply ATF to O-ring.
Install revolution sensor in transaxle case.

Fig 66: Installing Revolution Sensor In Transaxle Case
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Tighten revolution sensor fixing bolt to specified torque. Refer to COMPONENTS .
CAUTION:
- Do not reuse seal bolt.
- Apply ATF to O-ring.
Install O-ring in A/T fluid charging pipe.
CAUTION:
- Do not reuse O-ring.
- Apply petroleum jelly to O-ring.
Install A/T fluid charging pipe in transaxle housing.
Install fluid cooler tube.
CAUTION: Do not reuse copper washer.
Tighten fluid cooler tube union to specified torque. Refer to COMPONENTS .
Install air breather hose.
Install A/T fluid level gauge.

Fig 67: Installing A/T Fluid Level Gauge
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Install drain plug in transaxle housing.
CAUTION: Do not reuse gasket.
Tighten drain plug to specified torque. Refer to COMPONENTS .
Install torque converter.

Fig 68: Installing Torque Converter
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Check the distance of "C".
- "C" : 14.0 mm (0.551 in)
Fig 69: Checking Torque Convert Installed Distance "C"
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CAUTION: If the distance is out of standards, adjust within standards again.