Transmission Removal, Inspection and Installation
Removal and Installation
COMPONENTS
REMOVAL
CAUTION: When removing the A/T assembly from engine, first remove the crankshaft position sensor (POS) from the A/T assembly.
1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
2. Remove the A/T fluid indicator.
3. Remove the LH fender protector.
4. Remove the crankshaft position sensor (POS) from the A/T assembly.
CAUTION:
^ Do not subject it to impact by dropping or hitting it.
^ Do not disassemble.
^ Do not allow metal filings or foreign material to get on the sensor front edge magnetic area.
^ Do not place in an area affected by magnetism.
5. Remove the undercovers using power tool.
6. Partially drain the A/T fluid. Refer to "A/T FLUID".
7. Remove the front crossmember using power tool.
8. Remove the starter motor.
9. Remove the rear propeller shaft.
10. Remove the left and right front exhaust tubes.
11. Remove the A/T selector control cable and bracket from the A/T.
12. Disconnect the A/T fluid cooler tubes from the A/T assembly.
13. Remove the dust cover from the converter housing.
14. Turn the crankshaft to access and remove the four bolts for the drive plate and torque converter.
CAUTION: When turning the crankshaft, turn it clockwise as viewed from the front of the engine.
15. Support the A/T assembly using a transmission jack.
CAUTION: When setting the transmission jack, be careful not to allow it to collide against the drain plug.
16. Remove the nuts securing the insulator to the crossmember.
17. Remove the crossmember using power tool.
18. Tilt the transmission slightly to gain clearance between the body and the transmission, then disconnect the air breather hose.
19. Disconnect the A/T assembly harness connector.
20. Remove the wiring harness from the retainers.
21. Remove the A/T fluid indicator pipe.
22. Plug any openings such as the A/T fluid indicator pipe hole.
23. Remove the A/T assembly to engine bolts using power tool.
24. Remove A/T assembly from the vehicle using Tool.
Tool number: (J-47002)
CAUTION:
^ Secure the torque converter to prevent it from dropping.
^ Secure the A/T assembly the transmission jack.
NOTE: The actual special service Tool may differ from Tool shown.
INSPECTION
Installation and Inspection of Torque Converter
^ After inserting the torque converter to the transmission, check dimension A to ensure it is within the reference value limit.
Dimension A: 25.0 mm (0.98 inch) or more
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of the removal, while paying attention to the following.
^ When installing transmission to the engine, tighten the bolts to the specified torque using sequence shown.
Transmission bolts: 74 Nm (7.5 kg-m, 55 ft. lbs.)
CAUTION:
^ When replacing an engine or transmission you must make sure the dowels are installed correctly during reassembly.
^ Improper alignment caused by missing dowels may cause vibration, oil leaks or breakage of drivetrain components.
^ Align the positions of bolts for drive plate with those of the torque converter, and temporarily tighten the bolts. Then, tighten the bolts with the specified torque.
CAUTION:
^ When turning crankshaft, turn it clockwise as viewed from the front of the engine.
^ After converter is installed to drive plate, rotate crankshaft several turns and check to be sure that transmission rotates freely without binding.
^ Install crankshaft position sensor (POS).
^ After completing installation, check fluid leakage, fluid level, and the positions of "A/T" Refer to "Checking the Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)" "Checking of A/T Position" and "Adjustment of A/T Position".