Removal [12/2015 - 08/2016]: Procedure
- ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
- RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL NOTE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (Refer to PRECAUTION [12/2015 - 08/2016] ).
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
- REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10
- REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 24
- DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- DRAIN TRANSFER OIL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
See step 1
- REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
- REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
- REMOVE FRONT OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10
- REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET COVER ASSEMBLY SEAL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 25
- REMOVE BATTERY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 26
- REMOVE AIR CLEANER AND HOSE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
- DISCONNECT FUEL VAPOR FEED HOSE ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 30
- DISCONNECT WATER BY-PASS HOSE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
- DISCONNECT NO. 2 WATER BY-PASS HOSE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
- REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
- DISCONNECT NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
- DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE
- Remove the relay block cover.
- Disconnect the 3 connectors.
- Remove the nut.
- Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws to separate the engine wire from the engine room relay block.
- Remove the 3 bolts to separate the engine wire and ground wire from the automatic transaxle assembly and vehicle body.
- Disengage the 3 clamps to separate the engine wire from the automatic transaxle assembly and vehicle body.
- Turn the lock lever and disconnect the ECM connector.
- Disengage the 3 clamps to separate the engine wire from the automatic transaxle assembly and vehicle body.
- Disconnect the duty vacuum switching valve connector.
- Disengage the clamp to separate the engine wire from the front engine mounting insulator assembly.
- Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.
- Disengage the clamp to separate the engine wire from the automatic transaxle assembly.
- Turn the lock lever and disconnect the TCM connector.
- Disengage the 4 clamps to separate the engine wire from the automatic transaxle assembly.
- REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
- DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 29
- SEPARATE BREATHER PLUG HOSE
- REMOVE OIL COOLER TUBE CLAMP
- DISCONNECT NO. 1 OIL COOLER OUTLET HOSE
- DISCONNECT NO. 1 OIL COOLER INLET HOSE
- REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT WITH CENTER BEARING ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
- REMOVE NO. 1 EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 47
- REMOVE MANIFOLD STAY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
- SECURE STEERING WHEEL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- DISCONNECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
- REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12
- SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
- SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
- SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- SEPARATE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
- SEPARATE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11
- SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12
- REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
- REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 STABILIZER BRACKET LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
- REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 STABILIZER BRACKET RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BUSHING
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11
- REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12
- REMOVE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
- REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING UNDER COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 63
- REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER SETTING BOLT
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 64
- INSTALL ENGINE HANGERS
- Install the No. 1 engine hanger and No. 2 engine hanger to the engine assembly with the 4 bolts.TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION
*1 No. 1 Engine Hanger *2 No. 2 Engine Hanger Torque: 33 N*m (337 kgf*cm, 24 ft.*lbf)
PART NO.Item Part No. No. 1 Engine Hanger 12281-31120 No. 2 Engine Hanger 12282-31100 Bolt 90119-A0117
- Install the No. 1 engine hanger and No. 2 engine hanger to the engine assembly with the 4 bolts.
- INSTALL ENGINE SUPPORT BRIDGE
- Remove the bolt from the air conditioner tube and accessory assembly.
- Turn the hook connector counterclockwise and disconnect the air conditioner tube and accessory assembly.
- Remove the 2 O-rings from the air conditioner tube and accessory assembly.NOTE:
Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent the entry of moisture and foreign matter.
- Install SST to the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION
*a Support Shaft *b Side Member *c Correct *d Incorrect *e Front Suspension Nut *f Front Side - SST: 09940-10020
WARNING:Make sure the fuse bolt is not deformed.
TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION*a Fuse Bolt *b Correct *c Incorrect NOTE:- Prevent SST from contacting the vehicle body or windshield.
- Lightly shake SST by hand to make sure it is securely installed while performing work.
- Set the support shafts on level surfaces.
- Turn the threaded portion of each support shaft to adjust its height and make the SST sub beams horizontal to the ground.TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION
*a Support Shaft *b Sub Beam *c Side Member *d Threaded Portion - Connect each chain to the division bar with the shackles at the position shown in the illustration.TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION
*1 No. 1 Engine Hanger *2 No. 2 Engine Hanger *a Division Bar *b Shackle - Connect the 4th link of the chain to the No. 1 engine hanger.
- Connect the 1st link of the chain to the No. 2 engine hanger.
- Make sure the distance between the chain block assembly and division bar is 50 mm (1.97 in.) or more.TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION
*a Chain Block Assembly *b Division Bar *c 50 mm (1.97 in.) or more - - - Adjust the position of the chain block assembly so that the chain is perpendicular to the SST main beam and sub beams as shown in the illustration.TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION
*a Chain Block Assembly *b Main Beam *c Sub Beam *d Dimension (A) *e Dimension (B) *f Correct *g Incorrect *h Right to Left Adjustment *i Front to Rear Adjustment - - WARNING:To prevent the engine with automatic transaxle assembly from falling, make sure that the dimension (A) and dimension (B) are equal.
- Tighten the 6 wing bolts and 2 bolts.
for Bolt
Torque: 30 N*m (306 kgf*cm, 22 ft.*lbf)
- Move the chain block assembly approximately 50 mm (1.97 in.) as shown in the illustration.TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION
*a Approximately 50 mm (1.97 in.) - Tighten the chain block assembly until it cannot be moved any further by hand.TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION
*a Turn NOTE:- When suspending the engine with automatic transaxle assembly, do not tighten the chain block assembly more than 50 N*m (510 kgf*cm, 37 ft.*lbf).
- Do not shake the engine with automatic transaxle assembly excessively while it is being suspended.
- Remove the bolt from the air conditioner tube and accessory assembly.
- INSTALL BELT
- SEPARATE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 76
- SEPARATE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 77
- SEPARATE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 78
- SEPARATE REAR ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 79
- REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 65
- INSTALL SUPPORT BAR
- Install the SST (support bar) to the vehicle body with the 2 bolts as shown in the illustration.TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION
*1 Engine Mounting Bracket RH - - *a Spacer *b SST (Support Bar) *c SST (Belt) - - - SST: 09944-10020
WARNING:To prevent the engine with automatic transaxle assembly from falling while servicing, do not remove SST (belt).
- Install the bolt to the engine mounting bracket RH.
- Install the SST (support bar) to the vehicle body with the 2 bolts as shown in the illustration.
- SUPPORT ENGINE ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE BELT
- SUPPORT AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
- Support the automatic transaxle assembly with a transmission jack.NOTE:
- In order to protect the automatic transaxle oil pan sub-assembly, place attachments on the transmission jack.
- Make sure that the attachments and automatic transaxle oil pan sub-assembly are centered on the transmission jack.
- To prevent the automatic transaxle oil pan sub-assembly from being deformed, do not place any attachments under the automatic transaxle oil pan sub-assembly.
- Support the automatic transaxle assembly with a transmission jack.
- REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16
- REMOVE TRANSFER STIFFENER PLATE RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 82
- REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
- Remove the 11 bolts and automatic transaxle assembly from the engine assembly.NOTE:
- Secure the automatic transaxle assembly to the transmission jack using a belt, etc. to prevent it from falling.
- To prevent damage to the 2 knock pins, do not pry between the automatic transaxle assembly and engine assembly.
- Remove the 11 bolts and automatic transaxle assembly from the engine assembly.
- REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE TRANSFER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
- REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET
- REMOVE TCM
- REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET
- REMOVE NO. 1 TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET
- REMOVE SPEEDOMETER DRIVEN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
- INSPECT TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY
See step 1