FWD models with PR25DD engine

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REMOVAL

WARNING: Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high pressure engine coolant escaping from the radiator. Wrap a thick cloth around the cap. Slowly turn it a quarter turn to allow built-up pressure to escape. Carefully remove the cap by turning it all the way.

CAUTION:

Perform these steps after the coolant temperature has cooled sufficiently.
When replacing the transaxle, perform "ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY". Refer to Work Procedure .
When replacing TCM and transaxle assembly simultaneously, perform "ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING TCM AND TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY" before work. Refer to Work Procedure .

NOTE: When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spilling.

Remove the engine and transaxle assembly. Refer to Unit Removal & Installation .
Using paint, put matching marks on the drive plate and torque converter when removing the torque converter to drive plate nuts.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE: Write down the serial number of the new transaxle assembly.

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CAUTION:

When replacing an engine or transaxle you must make sure any dowels are installed correctly. during re-assembly
Improper alignment caused by missing dowels may cause vibration, oil leaks or breaking of drive train components.
Do not reuse O-rings or copper sealing washers.
When turning crankshaft, turn it clockwise as viewed from the front of the engine.
When tightening the nuts for the torque converter while securing the crankshaft pulley bolt, be sure to confirm the tightening torque of the crankshaft pulley bolt. Refer to Exploded View .
After converter is installed to drive plate, rotate crankshaft several turns to check that CVT rotates freely without binding.
When installing the CVT to the engine, align the matching mark on the drive plate with the matching mark on the torque converter.

When installing CVT assembly to the engine assembly, tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.

Fig 1: CVT Assembly Tightening Sequence

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Bolt 1	: 74.5 N.m (7.6 kg-m, 55 ft-lb)
Bolt 2	: 112.55 N.m (11 kg-m, 83 ft-lb)
Bolts 3	: 74.5N.m (7.6 kg-m, 55 ft-lb)
Bolts 4	: 50 N.m (5.1 kg-m, 37 ft-lb)

: Front

When installing the drive plate to torque converter nuts, tighten them temporarily, then tighten the nuts to the specified torque.
Perform "ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY". Refer to Work Procedure .