Transmission Removal

REMOVAL
1. REMOVE HOOD
Torque: 13 Nm (130 kgf-cm, 9 ft. lbs.)
2. REMOVE BATTERY
3. REMOVE ECM AND ECM CASE
Torque: 6.9 Nm (70 kgf-cm, 61 inch lbs.)
4. REMOVE ECM BRACKET
Torque:
Bolt: 18 Nm (185 kgf-cm, 13 ft. lbs.)
Nut: 12 Nm (120 kgf-cm, 9 ft. lbs.)
5. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
6. REMOVE NO. 2 CYLINDER HEAD COVER
Torque: 7.0 Nm (71 kgf-cm, 62 inch lbs.)





7. REMOVE 2 GROUND CABLES
Torque: 18 Nm (185 kgf-cm, 13 ft. lbs.)
8. DISCONNECT CONTROL CABLE FROM CLAMP
9. DISCONNECT INPUT TURBINE SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR
10. DISCONNECT COUNTER GEAR SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR
11. REMOVE VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR





12. REMOVE 2 UPPER SIDE TRANSAXLE MOUNTING BOLTS FROM TRANSAXLE
Torque: 64 Nm (650 kgf-cm, 47 ft. lbs.)





13. DISCONNECT SOLENOID CONNECTOR AND PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH CONNECTOR
Disconnect the solenoid connector and park/neutral position switch connector.
14. DISCONNECT CONTROL CABLE
a. Remove the nut from the control shift lever
Torque: 12 Nm (120 kgf-cm, 9 ft. lbs.)
b. Remove the clip and disconnect the control cable.
15. REMOVE BOLT AND DISCONNECT RADIATOR RESERVOIR
Torque: 4.9 Nm (50 kgf-cm, 43 inch lbs.)





16. REMOVE STARTER
a. Remove the nut and wire, and disconnect the connector.
b. Remove the 2 bolts and starter.
Torque: 37 Nm (378 kgf-cm, 28 ft. lbs.)
17. REMOVE LH, RH, CENTER ENGINE UNDER COVERS





18. DRAIN ATF FROM FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CASE
Torque: 54 Nm (550 kgf-cm, 40 ft. lbs.)
19. REMOVE LH AND RH DRIVE SHAFTS





20. DISCONNECT LH AND RH STABILIZER BAR LINKS FROM SHOCK ABSORBER
Torque: 44 Nm (450 kgf-cm, 32 ft. lbs.)





21. REMOVE 4 BOLTS AND DISCONNECT PS GEAR ASSEMBLY

HINT: Support the PS gear assembly securely.

Torque: 45 Nm (459 kgf-cm, 33 ft. lbs.)





22. REMOVE SUSPENSION MEMBER
a. Remove the 9 bolts and 3 nuts.
Torque:
Bolt A: 157 Nm (1,601 kgf-cm, 116 ft. lbs.)
Bolt B: 52 Nm (530 kgf-cm, 38 ft. lbs.)
Bolt C: 39 Nm (398 kgf-cm,29 ft. lbs.)
Nut: 52 Nm (530 kgf-cm, 38 ft. lbs.)
b. Remove the suspension member.





23. REMOVE ENGINE REAR MOUNTING INSULATOR
Remove the bolt and engine rear mounting insulator.
Torque: 87 Nm (890 kgf-cm, 64 ft. lbs.)





24. ATTACH ENGINE SLING DEVICE TO ENGINE HANGERS
a. Disconnect the 2 PCV hoses
b. Install the No.1 and No. 2 engine hangers in the correct direction.
Parts No.:
No.1 engine hanger: 12281-88600
No. 2 engine hanger: 12282-88600
Bolt: 91512-61020
Torque: 38 Nm (387 kgf-cm, 28 ft. lbs.)
c. 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.





25. REMOVE UPPER SIDE ENGINE LEFT MOUNTING, NUT AND BOLT
Torque: 80 Nm (816 kgf-cm, 59 ft. lbs.)





26. REMOVE OIL COOLER HOSE
Loosen the 2 clips and disconnect the 2 oil cooler hoses.
27. SUPPORT TRANSAXLE WITH A JACK





28. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH MOUNTING BOLT
Turn the crankshaft to gain access and remove the 6 bolts holding the crankshaft pulley set bolt with a wrench.
Torque: 41 Nm (418 kgf-cm, 30 ft. lbs.)

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





29. REMOVE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the 4 bolts.
Torque:
A bolt: 46 Nm (470 kgf-cm, 34 ft. lbs.)
B bolt: 23 Nm (230 kgf-cm, 17 ft. lbs.)
Separate the transaxle from engine, and lower the transaxle.