Automatic Transaxle Replacement

REMOVAL





1. REMOVE OIL FILLER PIPE
a. Remove the ATF level gauge.
b. Remove the bolt and oil filler pipe with the O-ring.

HINT: At the time of installation, please refer to the following item. Replace used O-ring with a new one.

2. JACK UP VEHICLE
3. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
4. REMOVE FRONT AND CENTER EXHAUST PIPE AND NO. 2 EXHAUST FRONT PIPE
5. A340E: REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT
6. A340F: REMOVE FRONT AND REAR PROPELLER SHAFT





7. DISCONNECT NO. 1 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR
8. DISCONNECT NO. 2 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR
9. DISCONNECT SOLENOID CONNECTOR





10. SEPARATE SHIFT CONTROL CABLE FROM TRANSMISSION
a. Remove the 2 nuts and transmission control cable insulator.
b. Remove the nut and disconnect the shift control cable.
Torque: 12.5 Nm (130 kgf-cm, 9 ft. lbs.)
c. Remove the 2 bolts and shift control cable bracket from the transmission.
Torque: 18 Nm (185 kgf-cm, 13 ft. lbs.)





11. DISCONNECT O/D DIRECT CLUTCH SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR
12. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER PIPE





a. Remove the 3 bolts and clamp.





b. Disconnect the 2 oil cooler pipes.
Torque: 34 Nm (350 kgf-cm, 25 ft. lbs.)
13. DISCONNECT ATF TEMPERATURE SENSOR CONNECTOR
14. DISCONNECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH CONNECTOR





15. REMOVE REAR END PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH MOUNTING BOLT
a. Remove the 2 bolts and rear end plate.
Torque: 18 Nm (185 kgf-cm, 13 ft. lbs.)
b. Turn the crankshaft to gain access and remove the 6 bolts while holding the crankshaft pulley set bolt with a wrench.
Torque: 41 Nm (420 kgf-cm, 30 ft. lbs.)

HINT: At the time of installation, please refer to the following item. First install the green colored bolt and then 5 other bolts.

16. JACK UP TRANSMISSION SLIGHTLY
Securely support the transmission on a transmission jack. Lift the transmission slightly from the crossmember.





17. REMOVE CROSSMEMBER
a. Remove the 4 bolts on the rear mounting side from the engine rear mounting insulator.
Torque: 18 Nm (185 kgf-cm, 13 ft. lbs.)
b. Remove the 4 nuts, bolts, washers and crossmember.
Torque: 72 Nm (734 kgf-cm, 53 ft. lbs.)





18. REMOVE ENGINE REAR MOUNTING INSULATOR
Remove the 4 bolts and engine rear mounting insulator from the transmission.
Torque: 65 Nm (660 kgf-cm, 48 ft. lbs.)





19. REMOVE TRANSMISSION
a. A340E: Separate the wire harness from the transmission.
b. A340F: Separate the wire harness from the transmission and transfer.
c. Lower the rear end of the transmission.
d. Remove the 10 bolts and transmission.
Torque: 71 Nm (730 kgf-cm, 53 ft. lbs.)

INSTALLATION





1. CHECK TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH INSTALLATION
Using calipers and a straight edge, measure the distance from the installed surface of the transmission housing to the installed surface of the torque converter clutch.
Correct distance: More than 17.1 mm (0.673 inch)
2. TRANSMISSION INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

HINT:
- After installation, adjust the shift lever position.
- Fill ATF and check the fluid level.
- Conduct the road test of the vehicle.