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Removal and Installation (4WD): Removal

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CAUTION: When removing the A/T assembly from engine, first remove the crankshaft position sensor (POS) from the A/T assembly.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
  2. Remove the A/T fluid level gauge.
  3. Remove the LH fender protector.
  4. Remove the crankshaft position sensor (POS) from the A/T assembly.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not subject it to impact by dropping or hitting it.
    • Do not disassemble.
    • Do not allow metal filings or foreign material to get on the sensor's front edge magnetic area.
    • Do not place in an area affected by magnetism.
    • Fig 1: Identifying Crankshaft Position Sensor
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  5. Remove the undercovers using power tool.
  6. Partially drain the A/T fluid. Refer to "A/T FLUID ".
  7. Remove the front crossmember using power tool.
  8. Remove the starter motor.
  9. Remove the front and rear propeller shafts. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION " and "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  10. Remove the left and right front exhaust tubes. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  11. Remove the A/T selector control cable and bracket from the A/T.
  12. Disconnect the fluid cooler tubes from the A/T assembly.
  13. Remove the dust cover from the converter housing.
  14. Turn the crankshaft to access and remove the four bolts for the drive plate and torque converter.
    CAUTION: When turning the crankshaft, turn it clockwise as viewed from the front of the engine.
    Fig 2: Locating Bolts For Drive Plate
    G04901156
  15. Support the A/T assembly using a transmission jack.
    CAUTION: When setting the transmission jack, be careful not to allow it to collide against the drain plug.
  16. Remove the nuts securing the insulator to the crossmember.
  17. Remove the crossmember using power tool.
  18. Tilt the transmission slightly to gain clearance between the body and the transmission, then disconnect the air breather hose.
  19. Disconnect the following:
    • A/T assembly harness connector
    • Neutral-4LO switch connector (ATX14B only)
    • 4LO switch connector (TX15B only)
    • Wait detection switch connector
    • ATP switch connector
    • Transfer motor connector (ATX14B only)
    • Control valve assembly connector (ATX14B only)
    • Transfer control device connector
  20. Remove the wiring harness from the retainers.
  21. Remove the A/T fluid charging pipe.
  22. Plug any openings such as the fluid charging pipe hole.
  23. Remove the A/T assembly to engine bolts using power tool.
  24. Remove A/T assembly with transfer from the vehicle using Tool.

    Tool number : - (J-47002) 

    CAUTION:
    • Secure the torque converter to prevent it from dropping.
    • Secure the A/T assembly to the transmission jack.
    • Fig 3: Supporting A/T Assembly With Transmission Jack
      G04901164
    NOTE: The actual special service Tool may differ from Tool shown.
  25. Remove the transfer from the A/T assembly. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION " (ATX14B) or "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION " (TX15B).