Automatic Transaxle Replacement

COMPONENTS

TRANSAXLE REMOVAL

1. DISCONNECT THROTTLE CABLE

2. REMOVE ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR TANK

3. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the connector and ABS relay.
(b) Remove the 3 bolts and air cleaner assembly.

4. REMOVE GROUND CABLE
Remove the bolt from the transaxle.

Torque: 19 N.m (194 kgf.cm, 14 ft.Ibf)

5. REMOVE SET NUT OF ENGINE WIRE CLAMP

6. REMOVE STARTER
(a) Disconnect the connector and nut from the starter.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the engine wire.

Torque: 39 N.m (400 kgf.cm, 29 ft.Ibf)

(c) Remove the starter.

7. REMOVE 3 UPPER SIDE TRANSAXLE MOUNTING BOLTS

Torque: 64 N.m (650 kgf.cm, 47 ft.Ibf)

8. INSTALL ENGINE SUPPORT FIXTURE

9. REMOVE ENGINE LEFT MOUNTING BOLT AND NUT

Torque: Bolt: 64 N.m (650 kgf.cm, 47 ft.Ibf)

10. REMOVE LEFT AND RIGHT ENGINE UNDER COVERS

11. DRAIN ATF

12. REMOVE LEFT AND RIGHT DRIVE SHAFTS

13. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and gasket from the exhaust pipe.

Torque: 48 N.m (490 kgf.cm, 35 ft.Ibf)

INSTALLATION HINT: Replace used gasket with new gasket.

(b) Remove the 2 bolts, front exhaust pipe and gasket.

Torque: 62 N.m (830 kgf.cm, 46 ft.Ibf)

INSTALLATION HINT: Replace used nuts and gasket with new nuts and gasket.

14. DISCONNECT SHIFT CONTROL CABLE

(a) Remove the nut from the control shaft lever.

Torque: 13 N.m (135 kgf.cm, 10 ft.Ibf)

(b) Remove the clip and disconnect the control cable.

15. DISCONNECT FOLLOWING CONNECTORS
- Shift solenoid valve SL connector
- Park/neutral position switch connector
- Vehicle speed sensor connector

16. DISCONNECT 2 OIL COOLER HOSES
Loosen the 2 clips and disconnect the 2 oil cooler hoses.

17. REMOVE 2 POWER STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS AND NUTS

Torque: 113 N.m (1,150 kgf.cm, 83 ft.Ibf)

NOTICE: Support the power steering gear housing securely.

18. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER ASSEMBLY WITH STABILIZER BAR
Remove the 10 bolts, 2 nuts and front suspension crossmember assembly with stabilizer bar.

Torque:
A bolt: 208 N.m (2.100 kgf.cm, 152 ft.Ibf)
B bolt: 137 N.m (1,400 kgf.cm. 101 ft.Ibf)
C bolt: 35 N.m (360 kgf.cm, 26 ft.Ibf)
D bolt: 72 N.m (730 kgf.cm, 53 ft.Ibf)
Nut: 73 N.m (740 kgf.cm, 54 ft.Ibf)

19. REMOVE STIFFENER PLATE
Remove the 3 bolts and stiffener plate.

Torque: 37 N.m (380 kgf.cm, 27 ft.Ibf)

20. REMOVE REAR END PLATE
Remove the 4 bolts and rear end plate.

Torque:
A bolt: 9.0 N.m (95 kgf.cm, 78 in.Ibf)
B bolt: 19 N.m (195 kgf.cm, 14 ft.Ibf)

21. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH MOUNTING BOLT
(a) Turn the crankshaft to gain access to the bolts.

Torque: 27 N.m (280 kgf.cm. 20 ft.Ibf)

(b) Remove the 6 bolts.

INSTALLATION HINT: First install the gray bolt. Then install 5 black bolts while turning the crankshaft to grain access.

22. JACK UP TRANSAXLE

23. REMOVE TRANSAXLE
Remove the rear side transaxle mounting 2 bolts and transaxle.

Torque:
A bolt: 25 N.m (250 kgf.cm, 18 ft.Ibf)
B bolt: 46 N.m (470 kgf.cm, 34 ft.Ibf)

TRANSAXLE INSTALLATION

1. Install torque converter clutch.
Using calipers and a straight edge, measure from the installed surface to front surgace of the transaxle housing.

Correct distance: More than 12.75 mm (0.502 in.)

2. Install transaxle.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

HINT: After installation, check and inspect items as follows.
- Fluid level
- Front wheel alignment
- Road test the vehicle