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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [FN4A-EL]

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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the battery, battery tray and battery tray bracket.

3. Remove the air cleaner cover. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WITH WU-TWC].) (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WITHOUT WU-TWC].)

4. Remove the front tires and splash shield.

5. Drain the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [FN4A-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.

6. Remove in the order shown in the figure.

7. Install in the reverse order of removal.

8. Add ATF to the specified level. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [FN4A-EL].)

9. Carry out the mechanical system test. (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST [FN4A-EL].)

Service item | Test item
--- | ---
Line pressure test | Stall test | Time lag test
ATX replacement | X |  |
ATX overhaul | X | X | X
Torque converter replacement | X | X |
Oil pump replacement | X |  |
Clutch system replacement | X |  | X

  X :
Test to be performed after the service work

10. Carry out the road test. (See ROAD TEST [FN4A-EL].)

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1 | Input/turbine speed sensor connector
2 | VSS connector
3 | GND wiring harness
4 | Transaxle connector
5 | TR switch connector
6 | GND wiring harness
7 | Transaxle mounting bolt (upper side)
8 | Starter (See STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [ZJ, ZY].)
9 | Stabilizer control link
10 | Tie-rod end ball joint (See Tie-rod End Removal Note.)
11 | Lower arm ball joint (See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
12 | Drive shaft (See DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
13 | Drive shaft (See DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
14 | Joint shaft (See JOINT SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
15 | Selector cable
16 | Oil hose
17 | No.1 engine mount (See No.1 Engine Mount Removal Note.) (See No.1 Engine Mount Installation Note.)
18 | No.4 engine mount rubber (See No.4 Engine Mount Rubber Installation Note.)
19 | Torque converter installation nuts (See Torque Converter Nuts Removal Note.) (See Torque Converter Nuts Installation Note.)
20 | Transaxle mounting bolt (lower side)
21 | Transaxle (See Transaxle Removal Note.) (See Transaxle Installation Note.)
22 | No.4 engine bracket

## No.1 Engine Mount Removal Note

1. Remove the dipstick of engine.

2. Using the bolts part number 99794 1025 or M10× 1.25, length 25 mm {0.98 in} to install the SST to the position as shown in the figure.

  Caution

  • When attaching the SST in the engine rear side, install a suitable nut between the engine and the SST.

Tightening torque

  38-51 N·m
  {3.9-5.2 kgf·m, 29-37 ft·lbf}

3. Install the SST using the following procedure.

  Caution

  • Refer to the SST instruction manual for the basic handing procedure.

  (1) Install the right rear shaft of the SST to the bolt of the right shock absorber as shown in the figure.
  (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 front foot No.1 to the right front shaft of the SST and insert it into the shroud panel in the position shown in the figure.
  (4) Install front foot No.1 to the left front shaft of the SST and insert it into the shroud panel (identical position to right side).
  (5) Adjust the positions of the SST side bars so that they are the same height (left and right) and horizontal.
  (6) Make sure each joint is securely tightened.

4. Support the engine using the SST.

  Note

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

5. Remove the No.1 engine mount.

## Torque Converter Nuts Removal Note

1. Using the flathead screwdriver, lock the drive plate.

2. Remove the torque converter nuts from the starter installation hole.

## Transaxle Removal Note

1. Adjust the SST and lean the engine toward the transaxle.

2. Support the transaxle on a jack.

3. Remove the transaxle mounting bolts.

4. Remove the transaxle.

## Transaxle Installation Note

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

2. Install the transaxle mounting bolts.

Tightening torque

  A: 63.7-89.2 N·m
  {6.5-9.0 kgf·m, 47.0-65.7 ft·lbf}
  B: 37.3-52.0 N·m
  {3.8-5.3 kgf·m, 27.5-38.3 ft·lbf}

## Torque Converter Nuts Installation Note

1. Using the flathead screwdriver, lock the drive plate.

  Caution

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

2. Tighten the torque converter mounting nuts.

Tightening torque

  34.3-60.8 N·m
  {3.5-6.1 kgf·m, 25.3-44.8 ft·lbf}

## No.4 Engine Mount Rubber Installation Note

1. Verify that the No.4 engine mount rubber is installed as shown.

2. Adjust the SST (engine support), and align the hole of the No.4 engine mount rubber with the stud bolt of transaxle.

3. Set the transaxle on a garage jack and lift it.

4. Tighten nuts A, B in the order of A to B.

Tightening torque

  A: 74-105 N·m
  {7.6-10.7 kgf·m, 54.6-77.4 ft·lbf}
  B: 44-57 N·m
  {4.5-5.8 kgf·m, 33-42 ft·lbf}

## No.1 Engine Mount Installation Note

  Caution

  • Align the transaxle bolt holes and the engine mount exactly. Any misalignment can result in bolts and bolt holes becoming damaged or stripped during installation.

1. Adjust the SST (engine support), and align the hole of the No.1 engine mount with the bolt hole of transaxle.

2. Tighten bolt.

Tightening torque

  54-61 N·m {5.5-6.2 kgf·m, 40-44 ft·lbf}