End Cover Removal

Special Tools Required 

Mainshaft holder 07GAB-PF50101 or 07GAB-PF50100

1. Remove the joint bolts (G), ATF cooler lines (H), and sealing washers (I).
   Fig 1: Exploded View Of Transmission

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2. Remove A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A, ATF joint pipes (D), ATF pipe (E), and gasket (F).
3. Remove A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valves B and C, harness clamp brackets (J), ATF joint pipes (K), and gasket (L).
4. Remove the transmission range switch cover (M).
5. Remove the transmission range switch harness clamps (N) from the clamp bracket (0), then remove the transmission range switch (P).
6. Remove the end cover (Q), dowel pins (R), O-rings (S), and end cover gasket (T).
7. Slip the special tool onto the mainshaft.
   Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool On Mainshaft

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8. Engage the park pawl with the park gear.
9. Cut the lock tab (A) of the each shaft locknut (B) using a chisel (C). Then remove the locknuts and conical spring washers from each shaft.
   NOTE:

   • Countershaft and secondary shaft locknuts have left-hand threads.
   • Keep all of the chiseled particles out of the transmission.
   • Clean the old mainshaft and countershaft locknuts; they are used to install the press fit idler gear on the mainshaft, and park gear on the countershaft.
     Fig 3: Cutting Lock Tab Of Shaft Locknut

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10. Remove the special tool from the mainshaft.
11. Set a two-jaw (or three-jaw) puller (A) on the countershaft (B) by putting a spacer (C) between the puller and countershaft, then remove the park gear (D).
    Fig 4: Removing Special Tool From Mainshaft

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12. Install a 6 x 1.0 mm bolts (A) on the mainshaft idler gear (B). Set a puller (C) on the mainshaft (D) with putting a spacer (E) between the puller and mainshaft, then remove the mainshaft idler gear.
    Fig 5: Setting Puller On Mainshaft

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13. Remove the park pawl, park pawl spring, park pawl shaft, and stop shaft.
14. Remove the park lever from the selector control shaft.