Transmission Assembly
TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
- When removing the A/T assembly from engine, first remove the crankshaft position sensor (POS) from the A/T assembly.
- Be careful not to damage sensor edge.
- Always insert a wooden block between oil pan (upper) of engine and front suspension member when removing A/T assembly from the engine. (Because VVEL control shaft position sensor may be damaged by the interference between VVEL control shaft position sensor and dash panel if the operation is performed without the wooden block inserted.)
1. Shift the selector lever to "P" position, and then release the parking brake.
2. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
3. Remove control rod from control device. Refer to Exploded View.
4. Remove rear propeller shaft. Refer to Exploded View.
5. Remove front propeller shaft.
6. Remove crankshaft position sensor (POS) from A/T assembly. Refer to Exploded View.
CAUTION:
- Never subject it to impact by dropping or hitting it.
- Never disassemble.
- Never allow metal filings, etc. to get on the sensor's front edge magnetic area.
- Never place in an area affected by magnetism.
7. Remove rear plate cover. Refer to Exploded View.
8. Turn crankshaft, and remove the four tightening bolts for drive plate and torque converter.
CAUTION:
When turning the crankshaft, turn it clockwise as viewed from the front of the engine.
9. Remove A/T fluid cooler tube from the A/T assembly and engine assembly. Refer to Exploded View.
10. Plug up openings such as the A/T fluid cooler tube hole.
11. Support A/T assembly with a transmission jack.
CAUTION:
When setting the transmission jack, be careful not to allow it to collide against the drain plug.
12. Insert a wooden block (A) between oil pan (upper) (1) of engine and front suspension member (2).
CAUTION:
- Always insert a wooden block between oil pan (upper) of engine and front suspension member when removing A/T assembly from the engine. (Because VVEL control shaft position sensor may be damaged by the interference between VVEL control shaft position sensor and dash panel if the operation is performed without the wooden block inserted.)
- After inserting wooden block, check it does not fall out easily.
13. Remove rear engine mounting member with power tool. Refer to Exploded View.
14. Disconnect A/T assembly harness connector and AWD solenoid harness connector.
15. Remove harness and harness brackets.
16. Remove bolts fixing A/T assembly to engine assembly with power tool.
17. Remove air breather hose and air breather vent. Refer to Exploded View.
18. Remove A/T assembly with transfer assembly from vehicle.
CAUTION:
- Secure torque converter to prevent it from dropping.
- Secure A/T assembly to a transmission jack.
19. Remove transfer assembly from A/T assembly with power tool.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Check fitting of dowel pin ( ) when installing A/T assembly to engine assembly.
- When installing A/T assembly to the engine assembly, be sure to check dimension (A) to ensure it is within the reference value limit.
Dimension (A) : Refer to "Torque Converter". Torque Converter
- When installing A/T assembly to the engine assembly, attach the fixing bolts in accordance with the following standard.
- Align the positions of tightening 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.
- When tightening the tightening bolts for the torque converter after fixing the crankshaft pulley bolts, be sure to confirm the tightening torque of the crankshaft pulley mounting bolts. Refer to Exploded View.
- Rotate crankshaft several turns and check to be sure that A/T rotates freely without binding after converter is installed to drive plate.
- Adjust A/T fluid level after completing installation. Refer to Service and Repair.