Transmission Removal
The content of this article/image reflects the changes identified in TSB SB0144-10
1. Remove the V-bank cover sub-assembly.
A. Hold the front of the V-bank cover and raise it to disengage the 2 clips on the front of the cover.
B. Continue to raise the cover to disengage the clip on the rear of the cover and remove the cover.
NOTICE
Attempting to disengage both front and rear clips at the same time may cause the cover to break.
2. Remove the cool air intake duct seal by removing the 7 clips.
3. Remove the engine room side covers.
A. Remove the hood hinge cover LH.
B. Remove the 6 clips and engine room side cover LH.
C. Remove the hood hinge cover RH.
D. Remove the 5 clips and engine room side cover RH.
4. Remove the battery.
A. Loosen the bolt and nut and remove the battery clamp.
B. Remove the battery and battery tray.
5. Remove the intake tubing and assembly.
A. Remove the 2 bolts clamp and air cleaner inlet.
B. Disconnect the 3 vacuum hoses.
C. Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector No.2 ventilation hose and hose band.
D.Remove the 3 band clamps and remove the air filter.
E. Disconnect the vacuum hose and hose clamp then remove the 3 bolts and air cleaner case.
6. Remove the starter.
A. Disconnect the terminal 50 connector from the starter assembly.
B. Turn back the terminal cap.
C. Remove the nut and disconnect the wire harness from terminal 30.
D. Remove the 2 bolts and starter assembly.
7. Remove the transaxle breather hose.
A. Remove the bolt and breather bracket from the camshaft housing sub-assembly LH.
B. Remove the breather hose from the breather bracket.
8. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 clamps from the body then unclip the wiring harness on the transmission.
9. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.
10. Remove the upper bell housing (5) bolts.
11. Disconnect the transmission control cable assembly.
Remove the clip and nut and separate the cable from the transaxle.
12. Install the 2 engine hangers with the 4 bolts as shown in the illustration.
Part Number:
^ No.1 engine hanger: P/N 12281-31120
^ No.2 engine hanger: P/N 12282-31100
^ Bolts: P/N 91671-10825 (or equivalent)
Torque: 33 N*m (337 kgf*cm, 24 ft*lbf)
13. Install the Engine Support Bar and secure engine weight with chain.
SST: 00002-ESUPPT-01
NOTE
Refer to the assembly instructions supplied with the Engine Support Bar.
A. Assemble and place the main bar onto the vehicle's strut towers.
NOTICE
^ To prevent damage caused by contact between the main bar legs and body panels, apply protective tape on the strut tower before installing the main bar.
^ To prevent dents in the strut tower panel, please assure that the main bar legs with 90 degree brackets are installed.
NOTE
^ Ensure that the main bar swivel is already installed on the main bar and that the main bar legs are oriented correctly (passenger side/drivers side).
^ The plastic cowl cover and/or cowl may need to be removed to accommodate the bar.
B. Assemble the front bar assembly and position the legs so they can sit onto the right and left frame rails.
C. Adjust the front bar arms so they can be bolted to the upper radiator core support mounting holes.
D. Place the front bar on the vehicle with the legs sitting firmly on the right and left frame rails near the radiator support and secure the front bar arms to the radiator core support.
NOTE
Once in position, ensure that the hex nuts on the front bar legs are tight and the front bar is still square after installation.
E. Install the Engine Support Bar hook # 2 onto the crossbar and place the crossbar assembly through the swivel on the main bar.
HINT
The main bar swivel may be placed above or below the main bar.
NOTICE
Be sure not to let the main bar swivel fall and damage the windshield, or damage the hood when installing the crossbar assembly.
F. Insert the straddle bar into the crossbar.
G. Adjust the height of the crossbar so it is level and insert the quick release pin through the nearest open slot in the straddle bar.
H. Attach the chain from the engine hooks to the hook # 2 of the Engine Support Bar and place tension on the chain until the Engine Support Bar self centers.
Ensure the Engine Support Bar is stable when fully assembled and mounted to the vehicle to ensure no damage to vehicle or technician.
14. Remove the front wheels.
15. Remove the front wheel opening extension pad LH.
16. Remove the engine under cover LH.
17. Remove the front wheel opening extension pad RH.
18. Remove the front fender apron seal LH.
19. Remove the front fender apron seal RH.
20. Drain the transmission fluid.
A. Remove the refill plug and gasket.
B. Using a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench remove the overflow plug and gasket.
C. Using a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench remove the No.1 transmission oil filler tube.
D. Drain the automatic transaxle fluid.
E. Using a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench install the No.1 transmission oil filler tube.
Torque: 1.7 N*m (17 kgf*cm, 15 in*lbf)
F. Using a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench install the overflow plug.
Torque: 40 N*m (408 kgf*cm, 30 ft*lbf)
G. Install the refill plug.
Torque: 49 N*m (500 kgf*cm, 36 ft*lbf)
21. Remove the axle nuts.
A. Using the SST and a hammer release the staked part of the front axle hub nut.
SST: 09930-00010-01
NOTICE
Loosen the staked part of the nut completely; otherwise the thread of the drive shaft may be damaged.
B. While applying the brakes use the SST to remove the front axle hub nut.
SST: 09017-12301 (or equivalent)
22. Separate the front suspension lower No.1 arms.
Remove the bolt and 2 nuts and separate the front suspension lower No.1 arm from the lower ball joint.
23. Using the SST and a 5 lb. slide hammer remove the front drive shaft assembly LH.
SST: 09520-01010-02
NOTICE
^ Be careful NOT to damage the drive shaft dust cover, boot, or oil seal.
^ Be careful NOT to drop the drive shaft assembly.
24. Remove the front drive shaft assembly RH.
A. Using a screwdriver remove the bearing bracket hole snap ring.
B. Remove the bolt and front drive shaft assembly RH from the drive shaft bearing bracket.
25. Separate the front stabilizer link assembly by removing the nut.
26. Disconnect the oil cooler hoses.
A. Release the clamp and disconnect the oil cooler inlet hose.
B. Release the clamp and disconnect the oil cooler outlet hose.
27. Disconnect the two 02 sensor connectors from the wiring harness and unhook from the sub-frame wiring bracket.
28. Remove the exhaust front pipe assembly.
29. Remove the flywheel housing under cover by removing the 2 bolts and exhaust pipe support bracket.
30. Remove the drive plate and 6 torque converter mounting bolts.
Turn the crankshaft to gain access and remove the bolts while holding the crankshaft pulley bolt with a wrench.
31. Remove the engine mounting insulators bolts and nuts from sub-frame assembly.
A. Remove the 5 hole plugs.
B. Remove the 9 nuts and separate the front frame assembly.
32. Remove the bolts that hold down the power steering line to the sub frame.
33. Remove the bolts that hold the power steering link assembly to the sub frame.
Remove the 2 bolts 2 nuts and the power steering link assembly.
NOTICE
Because the nut has its own stopper, do NOT turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut fixed.
34. Install the SST 00002-2SUPR secondary safety support straps.
SST: 00002-2SUPP
A. Loop the strap over the frame rail rearward of the radiator support and secure the hook to the strap's floating D-ring.
B. Feed the strap over the sub-frame and under the engine in an "X" pattern.
C. Connect the strap's hook into the torque box tie-down holes. This allows the sub frame to be removed without the need to remove the support strap.
D. Ratchet the support strap until it is snugly seated on the engine and transaxle assembly.
NOTE
Make sure that the engine moving control rod is NOT disconnected because the rod is also used as additional safety support.
35. Place a lift under the sub frame.
36. Remove the remaining (12) bolts holding the sub frame to the vehicle.
CAUTION
Before removing the bolts ensure the Engine Support Bar is secure and is supporting the engine weight to ensure no damage to vehicle or technician.
37. Slowly lower the sub frame.
38. Place a transmission jack under the transmission.
39. Remove the lower (6) bell housing bolts.
40. Lower the transmission away from the vehicle.