Automatic Transaxle: Removal

CAUTION:

Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector portion.

NOTE:

Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection.

Disconnect the battery terminals and then remove battery.
Remove the battery and battery tray (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Battery Tray Screws
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Remove the intake air hose and air cleaner assembly
1. Disconnect the AFS (Air Flow Sensor) connector (A).
2. Disconnect the breather hose (B) from intake air hose (D).
3. Remove the intake air hose (D) and air cleaner upper cover (C).
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Intake Air Hose
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4. Disconnect the ECM connector (A, B).
5. Remove the air cleaner element and lower cover (C).
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Air Cleaner Element & Lower Cover
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Remove the ATF (Automatic transaxle fluid) cooler hose (A).

Fig 4: Identifying ATF (Automatic Transaxle Fluid) Cooler Hose)
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Remove the transaxle ground cable (A).

Fig 5: Identifying Transaxle Ground Cable
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Remove the transaxle wire harness connectors and control cable from transaxle.
1. Disconnect the transaxle range switch connector (A).
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Transaxle Range Switch Connector
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2. Disconnect the solenoid valve connector (B).
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Solenoid Valve Connector
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3. Disconnect the fluid temperature sensor connector (C).
4. Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor connector (A).
  
  Fig 8: Identifying Fluid Temperature Sensor Connector & Vehicle Speed Sensor Connector
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5. Disconnect the band servo switch connector (B).
6. Disconnect the pulse generator A connector (C).
7. Disconnect the pulse generator B connector (D).
8. Remove the control cable nut (A) from transaxle range switch.
  
  Fig 9: Identifying Control Cable Nut
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9. Remove the control cable (B).
Remove the power steering oil hose (A) and drain the power steering oil.

Fig 10: Identifying Power Steering Oil Hose
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Remove the power steering return hose (A).

Fig 11: Identifying Power Steering Return Hose
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Install the special tools (09200-38001), the engine support fixture and the adapter, on the engine assembly.

Fig 12: Identifying Special Tools
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Remove the transaxle mounting support bracket (A).
TORQUE:

70 ~ 95Nm (700 ~ 950kgf.cm, 50 ~ 69lb-ft)

Fig 13: Identifying Mounting Support Bracket
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Remove the front roll stopper mounting bolt (A).
TORQUE:

50 ~ 65Nm (500 ~ 650kgf.cm, 36 ~ 47lb-ft)

Fig 14: Identifying Front Roll Stopper Mounting Bolt
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Remove the rear roll stopper mounting bolt (A).
TORQUE:

50 ~ 65Nm (500 ~ 650kgf.cm, 36 ~ 47lb-ft)

Fig 15: Identifying Rear Roll Stopper Mounting Bolt
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Remove the under cover (A).

Fig 16: Identifying Under Cover Screws
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Remove the side cover.
Remove the front wheel.
Remove the drain plug (A) and drain the automatic transaxle fluid.
TORQUE:

35 ~ 45Nm (350 ~ 450kgf.cm, 25 ~ 32lb-ft)

Fig 17: Identifying Drain Plug
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Separate the tie rod end (A) from the pin (B) and nut (C).

Fig 18: Identifying Tie Rod End & Pin
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Remove the ABS wheel speed sensor (A).

Fig 19: Identifying ABS Wheel Speed Sensor
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Remove the front caliper (A) and use a wire to secure the caliper to the vehicle so that it is out of the way.

Fig 20: Identifying Front Caliper
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Remove the knuckle mounting bolts (A).

Fig 21: Identifying Knuckle Mounting Bolts
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Remove the drive shaft (A) from the transaxle.

Fig 22: Identifying Drive Shaft
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Remove the steering U-joint mounting bolt (A).

Fig 23: Identifying Steering U-Joint Mounting Bolt
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Install the jack for supporting transaxle.
NOTE: When supporting the transaxle assembly, make sure that the weight is applied to a wide area of the jack surface.
Remove the sub-frame bolt (A) and nut (B).
TORQUE:

Bolts (A): 40 ~ 50Nm (400 ~ 550Kgf.cm, 29-40lb-ft)

Nuts (B): 160 ~ 180Nm (1600 ~ 1800Kgf.cm, 110-126lb-ft)

Fig 24: Identifying Sub-Frame Bolt & Nut
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Remove the start motor mounting bolt (A).
TORQUE:

27 ~ 34Nm (270 ~ 340kgf.cm, 19 ~ 24lb-ft)

Fig 25: Identifying Start Motor Mounting Bolt
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Remove the engine to the torque converter mounting bolts (A). (4EA).
TORQUE:

46 ~ 53Nm (460 ~ 530kgf.cm, 33 ~ 38lb-ft)

Fig 26: Identifying Torque Converter Mounting Bolts
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Remove the engine to automatic transaxle mounting bolts (A).
TORQUE:

Bolts (12mm): 60 ~ 80Nm (600 ~ 800Kgf.cm, 43 ~ 58lb-ft)

Bolts (10mm): 43 ~ 55Nm (430 ~ 550Kgf.cm, 32-41 lb-ft)

Fig 27: Identifying Automatic Transaxle Mounting Bolts
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Remove the transaxle assembly.
CAUTION: Be careful not damage the other parts during removal.

Fig 28: Identifying Transaxle Assembly
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