Transmission Wire (U151E): Replacement

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REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER NO. 1
DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
1. Remove the drain plug, gasket, and drain ATF.
2. Install a new gasket and drain plug.
  Torque: 49 N.m (500 kgf.cm, 36 ft.lbf)
REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OIL PAN SUB-ASSY
1. Remove the 18 bolts, oil pan and gasket.
  NOTE: Some fluid will remain in the oil pan. Remove all the pan bolts, and carefully remove the oil pan assembly.
  
  Fig 1: Remove Automatic Transaxle Oil Pan Sub-Assy With Bolts
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2. Remove the 2 magnets from the oil pan.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Magnets From Oil Pan
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3. Examine particles in pan.
  1. Use the removed magnets to collect steel chips. Look carefully at the chips and particles in the pan and the magnet to anticipate the type of wear you will find in the transaxle.
    Steel (magnetic): bearing, gear and plate wear Brass (non-magnetic): bearing wear
    
    Fig 3: Examining Particles In Pan
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DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION WIRE
1. Disconnect the 7 shift solenoid valve connectors.
2. Remove the bolt and lock plate, and disconnect the ATF temperature sensor.
  
  Fig 4: Disconnecting Transmission Wire
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REMOVE TRANSMISSION WIRE
1. Disconnect the transmission wire connectors.
2. Remove the bolt and transmission wire.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Transmission Wire For Remove
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INSTALL TRANSMISSION WIRE
1. Coat a O-ring of the transmission wire connector with ATF.
2. Install the transmission wire with the bolt.
  Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf)
  
  Fig 6: Locating Transmission Wire For Installation
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CONNECT TRANSMISSION WIRE
1. Coat a O-ring of the ATF temperature sensor with ATF.
2. Install the ATF temperature sensor with the lock plate and bolt.
  Torque: 6.6 N.m (67 kgf.cm, 58 in.lbf)
3. Connect the 7 shift solenoid valve connectors.
  
  Fig 7: Connecting Transmission Wire
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INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OIL PAN SUB-ASSY
1. Install the 2 magnets in the oil pan.
2. Apply seal packing to the 18 bolts.
  Seal packing:
  
  THREE BOND 2430 or equivalent
  
  Fig 8: Installing Magnets In Oil Pan
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3. Install a new gasket, oil pan and 18 bolts to the transaxle case.
  Torque: 7.8 N.m (80 kgf.cm, 69 in.lbf)
  
  NOTE: Since the bolts should be seal bolts, apply seal packing to the bolts and tighten them within 10 minutes after applying.
  
  Fig 9: Installing Gasket, Oil Pan And Bolts To Transaxle Case
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ADD AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
INSPECT AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (SEE ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER NO. 1
RESET MEMORY (SEE RESET MEMORY )