Removal and Installation

TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY


Removal and Installation


REMOVAL

CAUTION:
- When removing the A/T assembly from engine, first remove the crankshaft position sensor (POS) from the A/T assembly.
- Be careful not to damage sensor edge.
1. Shift the selector lever to "P" position, and then release the parking brake.
2. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
3. Remove control rod. Exploded View.
4. Separate rear propeller shaft. Component.
5. Remove engine under cover and front under cover with a power tool. Floor Side Fairing.
6. Remove rack stay. Component.
7. Remove crankshaft position sensor (POS) from A/T assembly. Component.

CAUTION:
- Never subject it to impact by dropping or hitting it.
- Never disassemble.
- Never allow metal filings, etc. to get on the sensor's front edge magnetic area.
- Never place in an area affected by magnetism.
8. Remove starter motor. Removal and Installation.
9. Remove rear plate cover. .
10. Turn crankshaft, and remove the four tightening bolts for drive plate and torque converter.

CAUTION:
When turning the crankshaft, turn it clockwise as viewed from the front of the engine.
11. Remove A/T fluid cooler tubes. Exploded View.
12. Plug up openings such as the A/T fluid cooler tube holes.
13. Support A/T assembly with a transmission jack.

CAUTION:
When setting the transmission jack, be careful not to allow it to collide against the drain plug and overflow plug.
14. Remove rear engine mounting member and engine mounting insulator (rear) with a power tool. .
15. Disconnect A/T assembly connector.
16. Remove harness and harness brackets.
17. Remove bolts fixing A/T assembly to engine assembly with a power tool.
18. Remove air breather hose, air breather box and bracket. Exploded View.





19. Remove A/T assembly from the vehicle.

CAUTION:
- Secure torque converter to prevent it from dropping.
- Secure A/T assembly to a transmission jack.
20. Remove dynamic damper. .

INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:





Check fitting of dowel pin ( ) when installing A/T assembly to engine assembly.





- When installing A/T assembly to the engine assembly, be sure to check dimension (A) to ensure it is within the reference value limit.

B: Scale
C: Straightedge

Dimension (A): Refer to AT-505, "Torque Converter". Torque Converter






- When installing A/T assembly to the engine assembly, attach the fixing bolts in accordance with the following standard.





- Align the positions of tightening bolts for drive plate with those of the torque converter, and temporarily tighten the bolts. Then, tighten the bolts with the specified torque.

CAUTION:
- When turning crankshaft, turn it clockwise as viewed from the front of the engine.
- When tightening the tightening bolts for the torque converter after fixing the crankshaft pulley bolts, be sure to confirm the tightening torque of the crankshaft pulley mounting bolts. Component.
- Rotate crankshaft several turns and check to be sure that A/T rotates freely without binding after converter is installed to drive plate.