Removal and Installation
TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLYREMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
^ The fasteners marked with *1 should be temporarily tightened first and then fully tightened with the engine weight applied on the vehicle body.
^ The bolts marked with *2 are coated with the friction coefficient stabilizer. After removing these bolts, make sure that they are free of damage, remove any dust and dirt on the bearing surfaces and the threads, and then securely tighten to the specified torque.
Pre-removal & Post-installation Operation:
Removal Steps 1-12:
Removal Steps 13-22:
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
[[A]] CVT ASSEMBLY CONNECTOR REMOVAL
While pushing the part shown in the figure, and turn the part B anti-clockwise to disconnect the CVT assembly connector.
[[B]] TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY UPPER PART COUPLING BOLT REMOVAL
Only loosen the bolts from the engine and transaxle assembly (do not remove).
[[C]] TORQUE CONVERTER AND DRIVE PLATE COUPLING BOLT REMOVAL
1. Remove the coupling bolts while turning the crankshaft.
2. Fully push the torque converter into the transaxle side so that it does not remain on the engine side.
[[D]] TRANSAXLE MOUNTING BRACKET REMOVAL
1. Place a garage jack against the transaxle case with a piece of wood in between to support the engine and transaxle assembly.
2. Operate a garage jack so that the weight of the engine and transaxle assembly is not applied to the transaxle mounting insulator, and remove the transaxle mounting bracket.
[[E]] ENGINE ASSEMBLY HOLDING
1. Install special tool engine hanger plate (MB991956) to the cylinder head.
2. [When special tool engine hanger (MB991928) is used]
(1) Assemble the engine hanger (Special tool: MB991928). (Set the components below to the base hanger.)
^ Slide bracket (HI)
^ Foot x 2 (standard) (MB991932)
^ Foot x 2 (short) (MB991933)
^ Joint x 2 (90) (MB991930)
(2) Set the feet of the special tool as shown in the figure.
NOTE: Adjust the engine hanger balance by sliding the slide bracket (HI).
(3) Set the chains of special tool engine hanger (MB991527) and special tool engine hanger balancer (MB991454) to support the engine and transaxle assembly. Remove the garage jack and then remove the transaxle assembly upper part coupling bolts that have been loosened previously.
3. [When using special tool engine mechanical hanger (MB991895)]
(1) Set the foot of special tool engine mechanical hanger (MB991895) as shown in the figure.
NOTE: Slide the front foot of special tool engine mechanical hanger (M8991895) to balance the engine hanger.
CAUTION: Place rag between special tool engine mechanical hanger (MB991895) and the windshield to prevent the special tool from interfering with the windshield.
(2) Set the chains of special tool engine hanger (MB991527) and special tool engine hanger balancer (MB991454) to support the engine and transaxle assembly. Remove the garage jack and then remove the transaxle assembly upper part coupling bolts that have been loosened previously.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
]]A[[ TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
Fully push the torque converter into the transaxle side, and then assemble the transaxle assembly to the engine.
]]B[[ TRANSAXLE MOUNTING INSULATOR STOPPER INSTALLATION
Install the transaxle mounting insulator stopper as shown in the figure.
]]C[[ TRANSAXLE CONTROL CABLE (TRANSAXLE SIDE) INSTALLATION
1. Move the selector lever and manual control lever to the N position.
2. Use the adjusting nut to tighten the transaxle control cable to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 9.5 ± 3.5 Nm (84 ± 31 in-lb)