AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AW6AX-EL]

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1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2.  Remove the following parts.

(1)  Battery and battery tray (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7].)
(2)  Air cleaner component (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7].)
(3)  Engine cover
(4)  Windshield wiper arm and blade (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(5)  Cowl grille (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(6)  Cowl panel (See COWL PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(7)  Front wheel
(8)  Splash shield
(9)  Side cover
(10)  Propeller shaft (transfer side) (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  Drain the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [AW6AX-EL].)

Warning
•  Improperly jacking a transaxle is dangerous. It can slip off the jack and may cause serious injury.
Caution
•  To prevent the torque converter and transaxle from separating, remove the transaxle without tilting it toward the torque converter.

4.  Remove in the order shown in the figure.

5.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

6.  Add ATF to the specified level. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [AW6AX-EL].)

7.  Perform the mechanical system test. (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST [AW6AX-EL].)

Service item

Test item

Line pressure test

Stall test

Time lag test

Time lag test
ATX replacement
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ATX overhaul
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Torque converter replacement
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Oil pump replacement
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Control valve body component
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Clutch system replacement
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X  :Test to be performed after the service work

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1
TCM connector
2
Ground
3
Wiring harness bracket
4
Selector cable
(See Selector Cable Installation Note.)
5
Transaxle mounting bolt (Upper side)
6
Steering shaft
(See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
7
Stabilizer control link
8
Tie-rod end ball joint
(See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L.H.D.].)
(See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [R.H.D.].)
9
Lower arm ball joint
(See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
10
No.1 engine mount
(See No.1 Engine Mount Removal Note.)
(See No.1 Engine Mount Installation Note.)
11
Transverse member
(See TRANSVERSE MEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
12
Crossmember bracket
13
Crossmember
(See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L.H.D.].)
(See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [R.H.D.].)
14
Drive shaft
(See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
15
Joint shaft
(See JOINT SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
16
Transfer bracket
17
Oil hose
(See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AW6AX-EL].)
18
Oil cooler
19
Starter
(See STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7].)
20
Heater pipe
21
Torque converter installation nuts
(See Torque Converter Nuts Removal Note.)
(See Torque Converter Nuts Installation Note.)
22
No.4 engine mount bracket
(See No.4 Engine Mount Bracket Removal Note.)
(See No.4 Engine Mount Bracket Installation Note.)
23
Transaxle mounting bolt (lower side)
24
Transaxle and transfer
(See Transaxle and Transfer Removal Note.)
(See Transaxle and Transfer Installation Note.)
25
Oil filter tube, Dipstick, breather hose

TRANSAXLE AND TRANSFER

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26
Transfer
27
Transaxle


Torque Converter Nuts Removal Note

1.  Remove the cover as shown in the figure.

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2.  Align the holes by turning the torque converter.

3.  Insert a flathead screwdriver through the converter housing service hole, and lock the drive plate.

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4.  Remove the torque converter nuts.

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No.1 Engine Mount Removal Note

1.  Remove the No.1 engine mounting bracket bolts.

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2.  Remove the No.1 engine mount, No.1 engine mount bracket and the front crossmember as a single unit. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L.H.D.].) (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [R.H.D.].)

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No.4 Engine Mount Bracket Removal Note

1.  Install the SST using the following procedure.

Caution
•  Refer to the SST instruction manual for the basic handing procedure.
Note
•  When installing the SST, adjust the position of each shaft so that they do not interfere with the vehicle body.
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(1)  Install the right rear shaft of the SST to the bolt of the right shock absorber shown in the figure.
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(2)  Install the left rear shaft of the SST to the bolt of the left shock absorber (Identical position to the right side).
(3)  Install the left/right front shaft of the SST with front foot No.2 to the bolt shown in the figure.
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(4)  Adjust the positions of the SST side bars so that they are the same height (left and right) and horizontal.
(5)  Make sure each joint is securely tightened.

2.  Support the engine using the SSTs.

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Note
•  The SST (49 E017 5A0) can be used in place of the SST (49 C017 5A0).

3.  Remove the No.4 engine mount bracket.


Transaxle and Transfer Removal Note

1.  Support the transaxle and transfer on a jack.

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2.  Remove the transaxle mounting bolts.

3.  Remove the transaxle and transfer.


Transaxle and Transfer Installation Note

1.  Set the transaxle and transfer on a jack and lift it.

2.  Rotate the drive plate so that the logo mark faces upward.

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3.  Rotate the torque converter so that the mark faces upward.

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4.  Install the transaxle mounting bolts and bracket.

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Tightening torque
37—52 N·m {3.8—5.3 kgf·m, 28—38 ft·lbf}


No.4 Engine Mount Bracket Installation Note

1.  Install the No.4 engine mount bracket to the transaxle and temporarily tighten nuts.

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2.  Temporarily tighten bolt.

3.  Temporarily tighten bolt A and nuts B, C.

4.  Tighten bolt A, nuts B and C in the order of B→A→C.

5.  Tighten bolt D.

Tightening torque
Bolt A, Nut B, C: 66.6—93.1 N·m {6.80—9.49 kgf·m, 49.2—68.6 ft·lbf}
Bolt D: 74.5—104.9 N·m {7.60—10.69 kgf·m, 55.0—77.3 ft·lbf}


No.1 Engine Mount Installation Note

1.  Install the No.1 engine mount, No.1 engine mount bracket and the front crossmember as a single unit. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L.H.D.].) (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [R.H.D.].)

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2.  Tighten the No.1 engine mount bracket bolt A and B in order of A→B.

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Tightening torque
Bolt A, B: 93.1—116.6 N·m {9.5—11.8 kgf·m, 68.7—85.9 ft·lbf}

Note
•  When replacing bolt C on the crossmember side, always replace it with a bolt of the same size as the removed one.

3.  Tighten the No.1 engine mount bolt C at the specified torque.

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Tightening torque
M12 bolt: 93.1—116.6 N·m {9.5—11.8 kgf·m, 68.7—85.9 ft·lbf}
M14 bolt: 104.2—132.6 N·m {10.6—13.5 kgf·m, 76.9—97.8 ft·lbf}


Torque Converter Nuts Installation Note

1.  Align the holes by turning the torque converter.

2.  Insert a screwdriver through the converter housing service hole, and lock the drive plate.

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Caution
•  Loosely and equally tighten the torque converter nuts, then further tighten them to the specified tightening torque.

3.  Tighten the torque converter mounting nuts.

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Tightening torque
40.5—54.7 N·m {4.13—5.57 kgf·m, 29.9—40.3 ft·lbf}

4.  Install the cover as shown in the figure.

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Selector Cable Installation Note

1.  Install the selector lever to the manual shaft lever so that no load acts on the selector cable.

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Note
•  Install the selector lever to the manual shaft lever with the clip side of the selector cable end facing up.

2.  Confirm that the tip of the manual shaft lever projects out of the end of the selector cable.