Automatic Transaxle Assembly: Removal
- DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE (See FUEL INJECTOR )
- RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM (See REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL (See SYSTEM DIAGRAM )
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL NOTE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See INITIALIZATION ).
- REMOVE BATTERY (See REASSEMBLY )
- PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
- REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
- REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY (See REASSEMBLY )
- REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER (See REASSEMBLY )
- REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER (See REASSEMBLY )
- REMOVE FLOOR UNDER COVER LH (See CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR )
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER LH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER RH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH (See REASSEMBLY )
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH (See REASSEMBLY )
- DRAIN ENGINE OIL (See REPLACEMENT )
- DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See COMPONENTS )
- DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REASSEMBLY )
- REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REASSEMBLY )
- REMOVE NO. 2 AIR CLEANER INLET (See SYSTEM DIAGRAM )
- REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
- REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
- REMOVE AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REASSEMBLY )
- REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
- REMOVE AIR CLEANER BRACKET (See REASSEMBLY )
- SEPARATE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR ASSEMBLY (See REASSEMBLY )
- REMOVE RESERVOIR BRACKET (See REASSEMBLY )
- REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE MOUNTING STAY RH (See REASSEMBLY )
- REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD (See REASSEMBLY )
- DISCONNECT NO. 1 FUEL VAPOR FEED HOSE (See REASSEMBLY )
- DISCONNECT NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE (See REASSEMBLY )
- DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE (See REASSEMBLY )
- DISCONNECT HEATER WATER HOSE OUTLET B (See REASSEMBLY )
- DISCONNECT HEATER WATER HOSE INLET B (See REASSEMBLY )
- DISCONNECT FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REASSEMBLY )
- DISCONNECT OIL COOLER INLET HOSE (See REASSEMBLY )
- DISCONNECT OIL COOLER OUTLET HOSE (See REASSEMBLY )
- DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY (See REASSEMBLY )
- DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE (See REASSEMBLY )
- DISCONNECT UNION TO CHECK VALVE HOSE (See INSTALLATION )
- REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
- REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
- REMOVE FRONT NO. 3 EXHAUST PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
- REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
- DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH (See REMOVAL )
- DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH (See INSTALLATION )
- REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT LH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT RH (See INSTALLATION )
- DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH (See REMOVAL )
- DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH (See INSTALLATION )
- DISCONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH (See REMOVAL )
- DISCONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH (See INSTALLATION )
- SEPARATE NO. 1 FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM LH (See REMOVAL )
- SEPARATE NO. 1 FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM RH (See INSTALLATION )
- SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH (See REMOVAL )
- SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY RH (See INSTALLATION )
- DISCONNECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- DISCONNECT SUCTION HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE (See INSTALLATION )
- REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
- REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR (See INSTALLATION )
- REMOVE POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE COMPRESSOR AND MAGNETIC CLUTCH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE VENTILATION HOSE (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE ENGINE WIRE (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE TRANSVERSE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE MANIFOLD STAY (See REMOVAL )
- INSTALL ENGINE HANGERS (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE TRANSVERSE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE TRANSVERSE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH (for 2WD) (See DISASSEMBLY )
- REMOVE NO. 2 TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET
- Remove the bolt and the transmission control cable bracket.
- REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP
- Remove the bolt and disconnect the wire harness.
- Remove the 3 bolts and 3 clamps.
- DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS
- Remove the bolt and disconnect the wire harness.
- REMOVE BREATHER PLUG HOSE
- Disconnect the breather plug hose from the oil filler tube.
- DISCONNECT CONNECTORS
- Disconnect the transmission wire connector.
- Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.
- Disconnect the 2 speed sensor connectors.
- REMOVE NO. 1 TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET
- Remove the 2 bolts and No. 1 transmission control cable bracket.
- REMOVE NO. 1 OIL COOLER INLET TUBE
- Using union nut wrench (17 mm) and a wrench, disconnect the No. 1 oil cooler inlet tube.
- REMOVE NO. 1 OIL COOLER OUTLET TUBE
- Using union nut wrench (17 mm) and a wrench, disconnect the No. 1 oil cooler outlet tube.
- REMOVE TRANSMISSION OIL FILTER TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Remove the ATF level gauge.
- Remove the bolt and oil cooler tube clamp.
- Remove the bolt and transmission oil filter tube sub-assembly.
- Remove the O-ring from the oil filter tube sub-assembly.
- REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
- Remove the 2 bolts and bracket with the flywheel housing under cover.
- Turn the crankshaft to gain access and remove the 6 bolts while holding the crankshaft pulley bolt with a wrench.NOTE: One of the 6 bolts has a different color than the other ones.
- Remove the 10 bolts.
- Separate and remove the automatic transaxle.
- REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
- Put matchmarks on the transmission case and torque converter clutch assembly.
- Remove the torque converter clutch assembly from the automatic transaxle assembly.
- INSPECT TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
HINT:
(See INSPECTION )