AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE AND TRANSFER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[GF4AX-EL]

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1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2.  Drain the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT[GF4AX-EL].)

3.  Remove the following parts.

(1)  Battery and battery tray
(2)  Air cleaner component (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[L3].)
(3)  Front tires and splash shield
(4)  Propeller shaft (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
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 indicated in the table.

5.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

6.  Add ATF to the specified level. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT[GF4AX-EL].)

7.  Perform the mechanical system test and road test. (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST[GF4AX-EL].) (See ROAD TEST[GF4AX-EL].)

Service item

Test item

Line pressure test

Stall test

Time lag test

Road test
ATX replacement
X
 
 
 
ATX overhaul
X
X
X
X
Torque converter replacement
X
X
 
 
Oil pump replacement
X
 
 
 
Clutch system replacement
X
 
X
X

X  :Test to be performed after the service work

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1
Selector cable
(See Selector Cable Removal Note.)
(See Selector Cable Installation Note.)
2
Coupler component connector
3
TR switch connector
4
GND wiring harness
5
Input/turbine speed sensor connector
6
Harness bracket
7
Oil dipstick and filler tube
8
Transaxle mounting bolt (upper side)
9
Starter
(See STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[L3].)
10
End plate cover
11
Tie-rod end ball joint
(See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[L3].)
12
Stabilizer control link
13
Lower arm ball joint
14
Drive shaft
(See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
15
Joint shaft
(See JOINT SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[L3].)
16
Oil hose
(See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[GF4AX-EL].)
17
Torque converter installation nuts
(See Torque Converter Nuts Removal Note.)
(See Torque Converter Nuts Installation Note.)
18
Transverse member
19
Engine mount member
(See Engine Mount Member Installation Note.)
20
No.2 engine mount rubber
(See No.2 Engine Mount Installation Note.)
21
No.2 engine mount bracket
(See No.2 Engine Mount Installation Note.)
22
No.1 engine mount rubber
(See No.1 Engine Mount Installation Note.)
23
No.1 engine mount bracket
(See No.1 Engine Mount Installation Note.)
24
No.4 engine mount bracket
(See No.4 Engine Mount Bracket Removal Note.)
(See No.4 Engine Mount Bracket Installation Note.)
25
Transaxle mounting bolt (lower side)
26
Transaxle and transfer
(See Transaxle Removal Note.)
(See Transaxle Installation Note.)


Selector Cable Removal Note

1.  Remove the spring as shown in the figure.

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2.  Remove the selector cable end.

Note
•  Do not reuse the clip when any of the hooks are deformed.

3.  Press the hooks of the clips, and remove the selector cable and clips together from the bracket.


Torque Converter Nuts Removal Note

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

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


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.
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(1)  Install the right rear shaft of the SST to the bolt of the right shock absorber as 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 as 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 SST.

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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 Removal Note

1.  Support the transaxle on a jack.

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2.  Remove the transaxle mounting bolts.

3.  Remove the transaxle.


Transaxle Installation Note

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

2.  Align the drive plate installation holes by turning the torque converter.

3.  Install the transaxle mounting bolts.

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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 on the transaxle and temporarily tighten bolt and nut.

2.  Temporarily tighten the through-bolt of No.4 engine mount rubber and bracket.

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3.  Tighten the bolt, nut and through-bolt of No.4 engine mount bracket in the order shown in the figure.

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Caution
•  After tightening nut 2, tighten nut 1 again.
Tightening torque
Nut 1, 2: 66.6—93.1 N·m {6.8—9.4 kgf·m, 49.2—68.6 ft·lbf}
Bolt 3: 58.8—80.4 N·m {6.0—8.1 kgf·m, 43.4—59.2 ft·lbf}
Bolt 4: 85.3—116.6 N·m {8.7—11.8 kgf·m, 62.9—85.9 ft·lbf}


No.1 Engine Mount Installation Note

Caution
•  Tighten the through-bolt of No.1 engine mount after installing the No.1 engine mount rubber to the front crossmember firmly.

1.  Install the No.1 engine mount bracket to the transaxle.

Tightening torque
66.6—93.1 N·m {6.8—9.4 kgf·m, 49.2—68.6 ft·lbf}

2.  Install the No.1 engine mount rubber to the crossmember.

Tightening torque
66.6—93.1 N·m {6.8—9.4 kgf·m, 49.2—68.6 ft·lbf}

3.  Install the through-bolt of No.1 engine mount.

Tightening torque
85.3—116.3 N·m {8.7—11.8 kgf·m, 62.9—85.7 ft·lbf}


No.2 Engine Mount Installation Note

Caution
•  Temporarily tighten the through-bolts of No.2 engine mount, and then fully tighten them after installing the engine mount member.

Engine Mount Member Installation Note

1.  To install the engine mount member, put the stud bolts of No.2 engine mount rubber through the engine mount member installation holes.

2.  Install the bolts A and nuts A as shown in the figure.

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Tightening torque
A: 66.6—93.1 N·m {6.8—9.4 kgf·m, 49.2—68.6 ft·lbf}

3.  Remove the SSTs (engine support).

4.  Tighten the nuts B as shown in the figure.

Tightening torque
B: 74.5—104.9 N·m {7.6—10.6 kgf·m, 55.0—77.3 ft·lbf}

5.  Tighten the through-bolt of No.2 engine mount.

Tightening torque
85.3—116.6 N·m {8.7—11.8 kgf·m, 62.9—85.9 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 from the starter installation hole as shown in the figure.

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Tightening torque
34.3—60.8 N·m {3.5—6.1 kgf·m, 25.3—44.8 ft·lbf}


Selector Cable Installation Note

Note
•  Install the selector lever to the manual shaft lever with the spring side of the selector cable end facing the upward of the vehicle.

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

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

3.  Adjust the selector cable. (See SELECTOR CABLE ADJUSTMENT.)

4.  Verify that the properly installation with selector lever operation. (See SELECTOR LEVER INSPECTION.)