Removal

U151E AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE: VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

REMOVAL

1. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE Removal
2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
3. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
4. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
5. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY (w/ engine under cover assembly)
6. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
7. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER (w/ engine under cover)
8. SEPARATE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
9. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH
10. DRAIN ENGINE OIL
11. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT Testing and Inspection
12. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID Removal
13. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINK ASSEMBLY Removal
14. REMOVE COWL TOP PANEL OUTER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
15. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL Removal
16. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM COVER SIDE (for LHD) Removal
17. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
18. REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT Removal
19. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR CLEANER INLET Removal
20. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
21. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
22. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET Removal
23. REMOVE BATTERY Removal
24. REMOVE INTAKE AIR RESONATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
25. REMOVE AIR CLEANER BRACKET Removal
26. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE MOUNTING STAY RH Removal
27. REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
28. DISCONNECT NO. 1 FUEL VAPOR FEED HOSE Removal
29. DISCONNECT UNION TO CHECK VALVE HOSE Removal
30. REMOVE RADIATOR HOSE INLET Removal
31. REMOVE RADIATOR HOSE OUTLET Removal
32. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER INLET HOSE Removal
33. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER OUTLET HOSE Removal
34. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER HOSE INLET Removal
35. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER HOSE OUTLET Removal
36. REMOVE JUNCTION BLOCK COVER
37. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY Removal
38. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE Removal
39. DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY Removal
40. SEPARATE FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
41. DISCONNECT NO. 1 OIL RESERVOIR TO PUMP HOSE Removal
42. DISCONNECT RETURN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
43. REMOVE OXYGEN SENSOR Removal
44. REMOVE NO. 3 EXHAUST PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY FRONT Removal
45. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY FRONT Removal
46. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT LH Removal
47. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT RH Removal
48. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH Removal
49. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH Removal
50. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH Removal
51. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH Removal
52. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH Removal
53. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH Removal
54. SEPARATE NO. 1 FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER LH Removal
55. SEPARATE NO. 1 FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER RH Removal
56. SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH Removal
57. SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY RH Removal
58. SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
59. DISCONNECT HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY FRONT LH (w/ Air Suspension) Removal
60. DISCONNECT HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY FRONT RH (w/ Air Suspension) Removal
61. REMOVE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY Removal
62. SEPARATE COOLER COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY Removal
63. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE Removal
64. REMOVE VANE PUMP ASSEMBLY Removal
65. INSTALL ENGINE HANGERS Removal
66. REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY Removal
67. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH Removal
68. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH Removal
69. REMOVE ENGINE WIRE
70. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY Removal
71. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET FRONT Removal
72. REMOVE MANIFOLD STAY Removal
73. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY Removal
74. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OIL PAN SUB-ASSEMBLY





(a) Remove the 18 bolts, oil pan, and gasket.
NOTICE:
Some fluid will remain in the oil pan. Carefully remove the oil pan so that the fluid remaining in the pan does not spill out.





(b) Remove the 2 magnets from the oil pan.





(c) Examine particles in the pan.
(1) Collect any steel chips using the removed magnets. Look carefully at the chips and particles in the pan and on the magnets to see the type of wear which might be found in the transaxle.
Result:
Steel (magnetic)
Wear of the bearing, gear, or plate
Brass (non-magnetic)
Wear of the bearing
75. DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION WIRE





(a) Disconnect the 7 shift solenoid valve connectors.
(b) Remove the bolt and lock plate, and disconnect the ATF temperature sensor.
76. REMOVE VALVE BODY OIL STRAINER ASSEMBLY





(a) Remove the 3 bolts and oil strainer.
NOTICE:
Be careful when removing the oil strainer as fluid will come out.





(b) Remove the O-ring from the valve body oil strainer assembly.
77. REMOVE TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY





(a) Support the valve body assembly and remove the 17 bolts and the transmission valve body assembly.





(b) Remove the check ball body and the spring.





(c) Remove the bolt and lock plate from the valve body assembly.
(d) Remove the shift solenoid valve SL3 and SLT from the valve body assembly.





(e) Remove the bolt and shift solenoid valve S4 from the valve body assembly.





(f) Remove the shift solenoid valve SR from the valve body assembly.





(g) Remove the bolt and shift solenoid valve DSL from the valve body assembly.





(h) Remove the bolt and lock plate from the valve body assembly.
(i) Remove the shift solenoid valve SL2 from the valve body assembly.





(j) Remove the bolt and lock plate from the valve body assembly.
(k) Remove the shift solenoid valve SL1 from the valve body assembly.