Transaxle Removal

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE

REMOVAL

CAUTION:
^ Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
^ To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector portion.

NOTE: Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid mis-connection.

1. Disconnect the battery terminals and then remove battery.
2. Remove the battery and battery tray(A).





3. Remove the intake air hose and air cleaner assembly.
1) Disconnect the AFS(Air Flow Sensor) connector(A).
2) Disconnect the breather hose(B) from intake air hose(D).
3) Remove the intake air hose(D) and air cleaner upper cover(C).





4) Disconnect the ECM connector(A, B).
5) Remove the air cleaner element and lower cover(C).





4. Remove the ATF(Automatic transaxle fluid) cooler hose(A).





5. Remove the transaxle ground cable(A).





6. Remove the transaxle wire harness connectors and control cable from transaxle.
1) Disconnect the transaxle range switch connector(A).





2) Disconnect the solenoid valve connector(B).





3) Disconnect the fluid temperature sensor connector(C).
4) Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor connector(A).





5) Disconnect the band servo switch connector(B).
6) Disconnect the pulse generator A connector(C).
7) Disconnect the pulse generator B connector(D).
8) Remove the control cable nut(A) from transaxle range switch.





9) Remove the control cable(B).
7. Remove the power steering oil hose(A) and drain the power steering oil.





8. Remove the power steering return hose(A).





9. Install the special tools(09200-38001), the engine support fixture and the adapter, on the engine assembly.





10. Remove the transaxle mounting support bracket(A).





11. Remove the front roll stopper mounting bolt(A).





12. Remove the rear roll stopper mounting bolt(A).





13. Remove the under cover(A).





14. Remove the side cover.
15. Remove the front wheel.
16. Remove the drain plug(A) and drain the automatic transaxle fluid.





17. Separate the tie rod end(A) from the pin(B) and nut(C).





18. Remove the ABS wheel speed sensor(A).





19. Remove the front caliper(A) and use a wire to secure the caliper to the vehicle so that it is out of the way.





20. Remove the knuckle mounting bolts(A).





21. Remove the drive shaft(A) from the transaxle.





22. Remove the steering U-joint mounting bolt(A).





23. Install the jack for supporting transaxle.

NOTE: When supporting the transaxle assembly, make sure that the weight is applied to a wide area of the jack surface.

24. Remove the sub-frame bolt(A) and nut(B).






25. Remove the start motor mounting bolt(A).





26. Remove the engine to the torque converter mounting bolts(A). (4EA).





27. Remove the engine to automatic transaxle mounting bolts(A).






28. Remove the transaxle assembly.

CAUTION: Be careful not damage the other parts during removal.