AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [FS5A-EL]

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1.  Remove the aerodynamic under cover No. 1 and No. 2. (See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER NO.1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.) (See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER NO.2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2.  Drain the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [FS5A-EL].)

3.  Disconnect and/or remove the following parts in the engine compartment.

(1)  Remove the battery and battery tray.

(2)  Disconnect the EPS control module connectors from the steering gear and linkage.

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(3)  Remove the air cleaner assembly. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L8, LF, L5].)

(4)  Disconnect the selector cable from transaxle.

(5)  Disconnect the connector and GND wiring harness from transaxle.

(6)  Remove the bracket from transaxle.

(7)  Disconnect the oil hose from transaxle.

(8)  Remove the filler tube from transaxle.

(9)  Remove the starter. (See STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L8, LF, L5].)

4.  Disconnect and/or remove the following parts related to the suspension and axle.

(1)  Remove the front tires. (See GENERAL PROCEDURES (FRONT AND REAR AXLES).)

(2)  Set the front mudguard out of the way. (See FRONT MUDGUARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(3)  Remove the splash shield.

(4)  Disconnect the ABS wheel-speed sensors from steering knuckles. (See FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(5)  Disconnect the brake hose bracket from shock absorbers. (See BRAKE HOSE (FRONT) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(6)  Disconnect the tie-rod end from steering knuckles. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(7)  Disconnect the front lower arm from steering knuckles. (See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(8)  Disconnect the stabilizer control links from shock absorbers. (See FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

5.  Disconnect and/or remove the following parts for the underbody.

(1)  Remove the tunnel member. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L8, LF, L5].)

(2)  Center floor under cover (left side) (vehicles with center floor under cover) (See FLOOR UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(3)  Disconnect the A/F sensor and HO2S connector. (See AIR FUEL RATIO (A/F) SENSOR, HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (HO2S) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L8, LF, L5].)

(4)  Remove the hanger on the TWC side as shown in the figure and set the hanger aside.

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(5)  Remove the steering shaft cover. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WITHOUT ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY AND PUSH BUTTON START SYSTEM].)

(6)  Disconnect the steering shaft from the steering gear and linkage. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WITHOUT ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY AND PUSH BUTTON START SYSTEM].)

(7)  Remove the dust cover. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WITHOUT ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY AND PUSH BUTTON START SYSTEM].)

(8)  Remove the transverse member. (See TRANSVERSE MEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(9)  Remove the front auto leveling sensor. (See AUTO LEVELING SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

Caution

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

6.  Install the SST using the following procedure.

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(1)  As shown in the figure, set the rear shafts of the SST to the left and right shock absorber nuts.

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(2)  Install front foot No.2 to the left/right front shaft of the SST, then align the groove of the front shaft of the SST with the folded up part of the vehicle as shown in the figure.

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(3)  Adjust the positions of the SST side bars so that they are the same height (left and right) and horizontal. Make sure each joint is securely tightened.

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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.

7.  Remove in the order shown in the figure.

L.H.D.

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R.H.D.

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1	Torque converter nuts (See Torque Converter Installation Nuts Removal Note.)
2	No.1 engine mount (See No.1 Engine Mount Installation Note.)
3	Crossmember bracket
4	Front crossmember (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
5	Drive shaft (See DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
6	Joint shaft (See JOINT SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
7	Transaxle mounting bolts (upper side)
8	No.4 engine mount bracket (See No.4 Engine Mount Installation Note.)
9	Transaxle mounting bolts (lower side) (See Transaxle Mounting Bolts (Lower Side) Removal Note.)
10	Transaxle

8.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

9.  Add ATF to the specified level.

10.  Perform the following test according to the service item.

Service item	Test item
	Line pressure test	Stall test	Time lag test	Road test
ATX replacement	×
ATX overhaul	×	×	×	×
Torque converter replacement	×	×
Oil pump replacement	×
Clutch system replacement	×		×	×

Torque Converter Installation Nuts Removal Note

1.  Hold the crankshaft pulley to prevent drive plate from rotating.

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

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Transaxle Mounting Bolts (Lower Side) Removal Note

1.  Adjust the SST (49 C017 5A0) and lean the engine toward the transaxle.

2.  Support the transaxle on a jack.

3.  Remove the transaxle mounting bolts.

4.  Remove the transaxle.

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No.4 Engine Mount Installation Note

1.  Align the No.4 engine mount bracket installation hole to the No.4 engine mount rubber on the body and temporarily tighten bolt A.

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2.  Temporarily tighten nuts B,C and D.

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3.  Tighten nuts on the No.4 engine mount bracket in the order of B→C→D.

4.  Tighten the bolt A.

No.1 Engine Mount Installation Note

1.  Tighten bolts on the No.1 engine mount in the order of A→B→C.

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