Removal and Installation
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Part 2 Of 3:
Part 3 Of 3:
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE HOOD
2. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
3. REMOVE OUTER FRONT COWL TOP PANEL
4. REMOVE BATTERY
5. REMOVE V-BANK COVER
6. DISCONNECT THROTTLE CABLE FROM THROTTLE LINKAGE
Torque: 15 Nm (150 kgf cm, 11 ft. lbs.)
7. w/ Cruise control system: REMOVE CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR
a. Disconnect the connector.
b. Remove the 3 bolts and cruise control actuator with the bracket.
8. REMOVE STARTER
a. Disconnect the connector and remove the nut.
b. Remove the 2 bolts, shift control cable clamp and starter.
Torque: 39 Nm (400 kgf cm, 29 ft. lbs.)
9. DISCONNECT GROUND CABLE
Torque: 18 Nm (185 kgf cm, 13 ft. lbs.)
10. DISCONNECT THESE CONNECTORS
a. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.
b. Disconnect the solenoid connector.
c. Disconnect the ATF temperature sensor.
11. REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD STAY
Remove the bolt, nut and exhaust manifold stay.
Torque: 20 Nm (200 kgf cm, 15 ft. lbs.)
12. REMOVE TRANSAXLE 5 UPPER SIDE MOUNTING BOLTS
Remove the 5 bolts and disconnect the ground cable.
Torque: 66 Nm (670 kgf cm, 48 ft. lbs.)
13. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
14. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
15. REMOVE LH AND RH DRIVE SHAFTS
16. REMOVE EXHAUST FRONT PIPE
17. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR
18. REMOVE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 steering gear assembly mounting bolts and nuts.
Torque: 181 Nm (1,850 kgf cm, 134 ft. lbs.)
19. SUPPORT STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY AS SHOWN
20. DISCONNECT SHIFT CONTROL CABLE
a. Remove the nut and disconnect the shift control cable from the control shaft lever.
Torque: 15 Nm (150 kgf cm, 11 ft. lbs.)
b. Disconnect the shift control cable from the bracket.
21. DISCONNECT PS PIPE
Remove the 2 bolt and disconnect the PS pipe from the front frame.
Torque: 10 Nm (100 kgf cm, 7 ft. lbs.)
22. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER PIPE
Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the 2 oil cooler pipes from the front frame.
Torque: 7.0 Nm (71 kgf cm, 62 inch lbs.)
23. REMOVE LEFT SIDE TRANSAXLE MOUNTING NUT
Remove the 2 grommets and nuts.
Torque: 80 Nm (820 kgf cm, 59 ft. lbs.)
24. REMOVE REAR SIDE ENGINE MOUNTING NUT
Remove the 2 grommets and 4 nuts.
Torque: 66 Nm (670 kgf cm, 48 ft. lbs.)
25. REMOVE 2 ENGINE MOUNTING ABSORBER BOLTS
Torque: 48 Nm (490 kgf cm, 35 ft. lbs.)
26. REMOVE 3 FRONT SIDE ENGINE MOUNTING BOLTS
Torque:
Green color bolt: 66 Nm (670 kgf cm, 48 ft. lbs.)
Silver color bolt: 44 Nm (450 kgf cm, 32 ft. lbs.)
27. ATTACH ENGINE SLING DEVICE TO ENGINE HANGERS
a. Install the No.2 engine hanger in the correct direction.
Parts No.:
No.2 engine hanger: 12282-20020
Bolt: 91642-80825
Torque: 19.5 Nm (200 kgf cm, 14 ft. lbs.)
b. Attach the engine chain hoist to the engine hangers.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to hang the engine by hooking the chain to any other part.
28. REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the 2 front side mounting bolts and nuts.
Torque:
Bolt: 181 Nm (1,850 kgf cm, 134 ft. lbs.)
Nut: 36 Nm (370 kgf cm, 27 ft. lbs.)
b. Remove the 4 rear side mounting bolts and 2 nuts.
Torque:
19 mm head bolt: 181 Nm (1,850 kgf cm, 134 ft. lbs.)
14 mm head bolt: 32 Nm (330 kgf cm, 24 ft. lbs.)
Nut: 36 Nm (370 kgf cm, 27 ft. lbs.)
c. Remove the front frame assembly.
29. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER HOSES
Loosen the 2 clips and disconnect the 2 oil cooler hoses.
30. SUPPORT TRANSAXLE WITH A TRANSMISSION JACK
31. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER MOUNTING BOLTS
a. Remove the 2 nuts, 2 bolts, 2 brackets and hole cover.
Torque:
A nut: 21 Nm (210 kgf cm, 15 ft. lbs.)
B bolt: 8.0 Nm (80 kgf cm, 71 inch lbs.)
b. Turn the crankshaft to gain access to each bolt, remove the 6 bolts with holding the crankshaft pulley 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 black colored bolt and then the 5 other bolts.
32. REMOVE TRANSAXLE 3 LOWER SIDE MOUNTING BOLTS
Torque:
A bolt: 48 Nm (490 kgf cm, 35 ft. lbs.)
B bolt: 37 Nm (380, kgf cm, 27 ft. lbs.)
33. REMOVE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
Separate the transaxle from the engine, and lower the transaxle.
INSTALLATION
1. CHECK TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH INSTALLATION
Using calipers and a straight edge, measure the distance between the installed surface and the front surface of the transaxle housing.
Correct distance: More than 13.7 mm (0.539 inch)
2. TRANSAXLE INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
HINT:
^ After installation, adjust the throttle cable, the shift cable and the park/neutral position switch.
^ Fill ATF and check fluid level.
^ Perform the test drive of the vehicle.