Repair Procedures: Removal
- Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
- Remove the bolts and then removing the stay (A).
Tightening torque:
29.4 - 39.2 N.m (3.0 - 4.0 kgf.m, 21.7 - 28.9 lb-ft)
- Remove the cross member (A) after supporting the transmission on a jack.
[2WD]
Tightening torque:
Bolts: 58.8 - 73.5 N.m (6.0 - 7.5 kgf.m, 43.4 - 54.2 lb-ft)
Nuts: 29.4 - 34.3 N.m (3.0 - 3.5 kgf.m 21.7 - 25.3 lb-ft)
[4WD]
Tightening torque:
Bolts: 58.8 - 73.5 N.m (6.0 - 7.5 kgf.m, 43.4 - 54.2 lb-ft)
Nuts: 63.7 - 83.4 N.m (6.5 - 8.5 kgf.m, 47.0 - 61.5 lb-ft)
- Remove the muffler.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "MUFFLER ")
- Remove the propeller shaft assembly.
(Refer to Driveshaft and Axle - "PROPELLER SHAFT ")
- Remove the transfer assembly.[4WD]
(Refer to 4 Wheel Drive (AWD) System - "TRANSFER ASSEMBLY ")
- Remove the ATF warmer hose (A).
- Remove the exhaust manifold stay (A).
Tightening torque:
49.0 - 58.8 N.m (5.0 - 6.0 kgf.m, 36.2 - 43.4 lb-ft)
- Remove the ground (A).
Tightening torque:
10.8 - 13.7 N.m (1.1 - 1.4 kgf.m, 8.0 - 14.5 lb-ft)
- Remove the parking release cable.
- Remove the fastener (A) and then removing the parking cable.CAUTION:
- When installing, The existing shift cable fastener must be replaced with new one. (Do not reuse it.)
- Remove the bolt (A) and then parking cable from the transmission.
Tightening torque:
12.7 - 15.7 N.m (1.3 - 1.6 kgf.m, 9.4 - 11.6 lb-ft)
- Remove the fastener (A) and then removing the parking cable.
- Remove the wiring from the transmission.
- Disconnect the vacuum pump connector (A), EOP connector (B) and parking switch (C).
- Remove the ground line (D) by loosening a bolt and remove the wiring fixing clip from the wiring bracket.
Tightening torque:
10.8 - 13.7 N.m (1.1 - 1.4 kgf.m, 8.0 - 14.5 lb-ft)
- Disconnect the E-module connector (A).
- Remove the wiring fixing clip from the wiring bracket.
- Remove the vacuum pump bracket mounting bolts (A) and then removing the vacuum pump from the transmission.
- Remove the bolt and then disconnect the CKP sensor (A).
Tightening torque:
6.9 - 9.8 N.m (0.7 - 1.0 kgf.m, 5.1 - 7.2 lb-ft)
- Remove the dust cover (A).
Tightening torque:
9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb-ft)
- Loosen the torque converter mounting bolts (B-6ea) by rotating the crankshaft (A).
Tightening torque:
45.1 - 52.0 N.m (4.6 - 5.3 kgf.m, 33.3 - 38.3 lb-ft)
NOTE:- Pre-fasten the 6-ea bolts and fasten again to specified torque.
- Apply ATF on the bolt"s thread before fastening.
- Loosen the transmission mounting bolts (A, B, C) and starter mounting bolts (D).
Tightening torque:
(A): 42.2 - 53.9 N.m (4.3 - 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 - 39.8 lb-ft)
(B): 34.3 - 46.1 N.m (3.5 - 4.7 kgf.m, 25.3 - 34.0 lb-ft)
(C): 39.2 - 46.1 N.m (4.0 - 4.7 kgf.m, 28.9 - 34.0 lb-ft)
(D): 49.0 - 63.7 N.m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb-ft)
- After separating the transmission from the engine, remove the transmission by lowering the jack slowly.NOTE: Be careful not to damage other nearby wiring or parts when removing the transmission assembly.