Automatic Transaxle: Removal

• Electronic parts

1. When replacing an electronic part, be sure to switch the ignition off and disconnect the battery from the negative (-) terminal before servicing the system.
2. When disconnecting a connector, pull out the connector after releasing a lock. [DO NOT PULL ON THE HARNESS.]
3. When connecting a connector, insert the connector until it is locked completely. (Make sure a click sound is made)
4. Do not jar electronic parts. If a part is dropped or shocked, replace it with a new one.

• Caution for handling ATF

1. Do not drain ATF while it is still hot. (Service the system after it cools down)
2. Be sure to use JWS-3309 (T-IV) type ATF.

1. Remove the engine cover, (refer to ENGINE AND TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY )
2. Remove the battery after removing the three nuts (A,B,C) in order.
   Fig 1: Identifying Battery And Nuts

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3. Remove the air duct (A).
   Fig 2: Identifying Air Duct

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4. Remove the air cleaner assembly (C) by disconnecting the AFS (Air Flow Sensor) connector (A) and loosening the clamp (B).
   Fig 3: Identifying Air Cleaner Assembly And Clamp

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5. Remove the battery tray (B) by removing the four bolts (A).
   Fig 4: Identifying Battery Tray And Bolts

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6. Disconnect the TCU connector (A) and remove the CKP sensor (B).
   Fig 5: Identifying TCU Connector And CKP Sensor

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7. Remove the ground cable from transaxle (A).
   Fig 6: Identifying Ground Cable From Transaxle

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8. Remove the shift cable assembly (A).
   Fig 7: Identifying Shift Cable Assembly

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9. Install the special tools (09200-38001), the engine support fixture and the adapter on the engine assembly.
   Fig 8: Identifying Special Tools (09200-38001)

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10. Remove the four transaxle upper mounting bolts (A) and the starter motor mounting bolt (B).
    Fig 9: Identifying Transaxle Upper Mounting Bolts

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11. After removing the three bolts (A), take the transaxle support bracket off.
    Fig 10: Identifying Transaxle Support Bracket And Bolts

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12. Disconnect the power steering pressure sensor (A).
    Fig 11: Identifying Power Steering Pressure Sensor

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13. Remove the front wheels and tires, (refer to DRIVE-SHAFT )
14. Lift up the vehicle.
15. Remove the under shield cover (A).
    Fig 12: Identifying Under Shield Cover

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16. Remove the steering joint bolt (A).
    Fig 13: Identifying Steering Joint Bolt

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17. Drain the powersteering fluid through the return hose (A) by loosening the clamp.
    Fig 14: Identifying Drain Powersteering Fluid Hose And Clamp

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18. Remove the lower arm ball joint mounting nut, the stabilizer link mounting nut, and the tie rod end mounting nut from the front knuckles, (refer to FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM )
19. Remove the roll stopper mounting bolts (A, B).
    Fig 15: Identifying Roll Stopper Mounting Bolts (1 Of 2)

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    Fig 16: Identifying Roll Stopper Mounting Bolts (2 Of 2)

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20. Remove the muffler hanger rubber (A).
    Fig 17: Identifying Muffler Hanger Rubber

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21. Supporting the sub frame with a jack and the Special tool (09624-38000), remove the mounting bolts. (refer to FRONT STABILIZER BAR or REAR STABILIZER BAR )
22. Remove the powersteering pressure tube (A) from the powersteering oil pump by removing the l-type bolt.
    Fig 18: Identifying Powersteering Pressure Tube And L-Type Bolt

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23. Remove the subframe.
24. Remove the front muffler (A).
    Fig 19: Identifying Front Muffler

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25. Disconnect the left driveshaft (A) from the transaxle.
    Fig 20: Identifying Left Driveshaft To Transaxle

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26. Disconnect the right driveshaft (A) from the inner shaft and remove the inner shaft (B) by removing the three mounting bolts.
    NOTE: In case of 2WD, remove the inner shaft and the right driveshaft as an assembly after removing the inner shaft bracket bolt.
    Fig 21: Identifying Right Driveshaft From Inner Shaft And Mounting Bolts (1 Of 2)

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    Fig 22: Identifying Right Driveshaft From Inner Shaft And Mounting Bolts (2 Of 2)

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27. In case of 4WD, remove the transfer case assembly, (refer to TRANSFER CASE'S REMOVAL )
28. Remove the side mud cover (A).
    Fig 23: Identifying Side Mud Cover

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29. After disconnecting the vacuum tube and the connector, remove the font roll mounting bracket assembly (A).
    Fig 24: Identifying Font Roll Mounting Bracket Assembly

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30. After removing the vacuum tube mounting bolt (A), remove the font mounting bracket (B) by removing the three bolts.
    Fig 25: Identifying Vacuum Tube Mounting Bolt

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    Fig 26: Identifying Font Mounting Bracket Bolts

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31. Remove the rear roll mounting bracket assembly (A) by removing the four bolts.
    Fig 27: Identifying Rear Roll Mounting Bracket Assembly

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32. Remove the transaxle oil cooler hose (A).
    Fig 28: Identifying Transaxle Oil Cooler Hose

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33. Remove the transaxle mounting bolt near the drive-shaft hole from engine side.
34. Remove the dust cover (A).
    Fig 29: Identifying Dust Cover

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35. Remove the six drive plate mounting bolts (A) by rotating the timing gear.
    Fig 30: Identifying Drive Plate Mounting Bolts

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36. Remove the starter motor mounting bolt (A) and the transaxle mounting bolt (B).
    Fig 31: Identifying Starter Motor Mounting Bolt

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37. Supporting the transaxle with a jack, remove the five transaxle lower mounting bolts (A).
    Fig 32: Identifying Five Transaxle Lower Mounting Bolts

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38. Lowering the jack slowly, remove the transaxle assembly.
    CAUTION: When removing the transaxle assembly, be careful not to damage any surrounding parts or body components.