Procedures

CONTROL VALVE BODY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
On-vehicle Removal

Warning:
^ Using compressed air can cause dirt and other particles to fly out, causing injury to the eyes. Wear protective eye wear whenever using compressed air.

Caution:
^ Clean the transaxle exterior throughout with a steam cleaner or cleaning solvents before removal.
^ If any old sealant gets into the transaxle during installation of the oil pan, trouble may occur in the transaxle. Remove any old sealant from the transaxle case and oil pan, and clean with cleaning fluids.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the ATF into a separate suitable container.
3. Remove the splash shield.





4. Remove the oil pan.





5. Disconnect the solenoid connectors and TFT sensor connector and GND.
6. Remove the oil strainer.





7. Remove the control valve body component as shown.





8. Remove the accumulators and accumulator springs.

On-vehicle Installation





Caution:
^ Be sure to align the parking rod and the manual valve.





Accumulator Spring Locations





Accumulator Spring Specifications

1. Install the accumulator springs and accumulator into the transaxle case.





2. Install the control valve body component.
Tightening torque 7.9 - 10.7 Nm (80 - 110 kgf.cm, 69.5 - 95.4 inch lbs.)
Bolt length (measured from below the head)
A: 70 mm (2.8 inch)
B: 40 mm (1.6 inch)
3. Install the oil strainer.





4. Match the harness colors, then connect the solenoid connectors and TFT sensor connector.





5. Apply a light coat of silicon sealant to the contact surfaces of the oil pan and transaxle case.





6. Install the oil pan.
Tightening torque 7.9 - 10.7 Nm (80 - 110 kgf.cm, 69.5 - 95.4 inch lbs.)
7. Install the splash shield.
8. Connect the negative battery cable.
9. Add ATF, and with the engine idling, inspect the ATF level.
10. Carry out the mechanical system test.
11. Carry out the road test.