AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Assembly: Removal

(Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT Assembly )

(Refer to REMOVAL )

(Refer to REMOVAL )

1. Release the lock of the connector A to move the lock lever, and disconnect the connector.
   Fig 1: Locating Connector A Lock And Connector B

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2. Disconnect the connector B.
3. Remove the bolts, then disconnect the ground wire.
   Fig 2: Locating Ground Wire Bolt

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4. Release the lock of the connector A to move the lock lever, and disconnect the connector.
   Fig 3: Locating Connector A Lock And Connectors B And C

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5. Disconnect the connector B and C.
6. Release the clamp and disconnect the wiring harness.
   Fig 4: Locating Wiring Harness Clamp Bracket Bolt

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7. Remove the bolt, and then remove the wiring harness clamp bracket.
8. Remove 2 bolts to disconnect the engine hanger No. 2.
   Fig 5: Locating Engine Hanger No. 2 Bolts

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1. Remove 2 bolts to disconnect the vacuum pipe.
   Fig 6: Locating Vacuum Pipe Bolts

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1. Remove the flywheel housing under cover.
   Fig 7: Locating Flywheel Housing Under Cover

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1. Use the SST to lock the crankshaft pulley.

   SST 18355AA000, 18334AA000

   Fig 8: Locking Crankshaft Pulley Using SST

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2. Remove the six drive plate & torque converter setting bolts through the service hole.
   Fig 9: Removing Six Drive Plate & Torque Converter Setting Bolts Through Service Hole

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3. Install the SST to the converter case.

   SST 18750AA010

   Fig 10: Installing SST To Converter Case

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1. Remove the 2 bolts connecting the automatic transmission Assembly.
   Fig 11: Locating Automatic Transmission Assembly Bolts

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(Refer to REMOVAL )

1. Remove the air cleaner Assembly W/hose. (Refer to V-BELT (FA20) )
2. Install the SST to the engine unit.

   SST 12281-38150, 90119-14120

   Fig 12: Installing SST To Engine Unit

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3. Disconnect the clip fixing the bulkhead harness to the vehicle.
   Fig 13: Identifying Bulkhead Harness Clip

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   Fig 14: Identifying Bulkhead Harness Clip

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4. Install the SST to the engine and support the engine.

   SST 99099AJ000, 18679AA020

   CAUTION:

   • Keep the harness from being caught in when setting the SST on the vehicle.
   • Use a shackle with the load capacity of 250 kg or more.
   Fig 15: Locating Shackle

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   Fig 16: Supporting Engine

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5. Rotate the handle on the top of the SST to lift up the engine slightly.

1. Move the 4 hose clamps and remove the 2 transmission oil cooler hoses.
   CAUTION: Have a container ready for catching fluid remaining in the oil cooler hose.
   Fig 17: Locating Transmission Oil Cooler Hose Clamps

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1. Remove 2 bolts to disconnect the oil cooler tube.
   Fig 18: Locating Oil Cooler Tube Bolts

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1. Remove the snap pin and the shaft, and disconnect the floor shift gear shifting rod Sub-Assembly No. 1 from the control shaft lever RH.
   Fig 19: Locating Snap Pin And Shaft

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2. Remove the nut and remove the floor shift gear shifting rod Sub-Assembly No. 1 from the swivel.
3. Remove the grommet and spacer from the control shaft lever RH.
   Fig 20: Locating Floor Shift Gear Shifting Rod Sub-Assembly No. 1 Nut

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1. Remove 2 bolts to remove the exhaust pipe bracket from the automatic transmission Assembly.
   Fig 21: Locating Exhaust Pipe Bracket Bolts

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1. Use the SST to support the automatic transmission Assembly.

   SST 18632AA010

   Fig 22: Supporting Automatic Transmission Assembly

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1. Remove 4 bolts, 2 washers, and 2 nuts to remove the engine rear mounting member from the automatic transmission Assembly.
   Fig 23: Locating Engine Rear Mounting Member Bolts And Nuts

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1. Remove 4 bolts to remove the engine mounting insulator RR No. 1 from the automatic transmission Assembly.
   Fig 24: Locating Engine Mounting Insulator RR No. 1 Bolts

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1. Remove 2 bolts and 2 nuts to remove the automatic transmission Assembly.
   Fig 25: Locating Automatic Transmission Assembly Bolts And Nuts

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   CAUTION: To prevent damage to the knock pin, do not pry apart the contact surface of the automatic transmission Assembly and the engine.

1. Disconnect the neutral start switch Assembly connector, transmission wire connector, and transmission revolution sensor (SP2) connector.
   NOTE: Release the claw and tilt the lever downward to disconnect the connector of the transmission wire.
2. Release the 6 clamps to remove the wiring harness from the automatic transmission Assembly.
   Fig 26: Disconnecting Wiring Harness

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1. Move 4 hose clamps and remove the 2 oil cooler hoses.
2. Remove 2 bolts to remove the oil cooler tube.
   Fig 27: Locating Oil Cooler Tube Bolts

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1. Remove the torque converter Assembly from the automatic transmission Assembly.
   Fig 28: Removing Torque Converter Assembly

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