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 mis-connection.

Remove the battery (A).

Fig 1: Locating Battery (A)
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Remove the battery (A) and battery tray (B).

Fig 2: Identifying Battery (A) And Battery Tray (B)
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Remove the air cleaner and air intake hose.
1. Disconnect the air flow sensor connector (A) and breather hose (B).
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Air Flow Sensor Connector (A) And Breather Hose (B)
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2. Remove the air cleaner upper cover (A) and air intake hose (B).
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Air Cleaner Upper Cover (A) And Air Intake Hose (B)
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3. Remove the air cleaner lower (A). (Bolt: 3EA).
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Air Cleaner Bottom Housing
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Disconnect the ground cable (A) from the transaxle.

Fig 6: Identifying Ground Cable (A)
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Remove the power steering eye bolt (A).

Fig 7: Identifying Power Steering Eye Bolt (A)
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Disconnect the power steering return hose (A).

Fig 8: Identifying Power Steering Return Hose (A)
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Disconnect the solenoid valve (A).

Fig 9: Identifying Solenoid Valve (A)
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Disconnect the transaxle range switch (B).
Disconnect the input shaft speed sensor connector (C).
Remove the manual control cable (A) from the manual control lever.

Fig 10: Identifying Manual Control Cable (A)
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Disconnect the output shaft speed sensor connector (A).

Fig 11: Identifying Output Shaft Speed Sensor Connector (A)
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Remove the crank shaft position sensor (A).

Fig 12: Identifying Crank Shaft Position Sensor (A)
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Remove the oil cooler hose (A).

Fig 13: Identifying Oil Cooler Hose (A)
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Remove the starter motor mounting bolt (A). (Bolt: 2EA)

Fig 14: Identifying Starter Motor Mounting Bolt (A)
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Remove the steering U-joint mounting bolt (A).

Fig 15: Identifying Steering U-Joint Mounting Bolt (A)
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Install the special tools (09200-38001), the engine support fixture and the adapter, on the engine assembly.

Fig 16: Identifying Special Tools (09200-38001)
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Remove the transaxle mounting insulator bolt (A).
TORQUE: Bolt (A): 90-110 N.m (900-1100 kgf.cm, 65-80 lb-ft)

Fig 17: Identifying Transaxle Mounting Insulator Bolt (A)
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Remove the transaxle upper mounting bolt (A). (Bolt: 2EA)

Fig 18: Identifying Transaxle Upper Mounting Bolt (A)
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Lift the vehicle.
Remove the front tires.
Loosen the drain plug (A) and then drain the transaxle oil.

Fig 19: Identifying Drain Plug (A)
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Separate the tie rod end (A) from the pin (B) and nut (C).

Fig 20: Identifying Tie Rod End, Pin (B) And Nut (C)
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Loosen the stabilizer control link nut (A).
TORQUE: 44-62 N.m (440-620 kgf.cm, 32-45 lb-ft)

Fig 21: Identifying Stabilizer Control Link Nut (A)
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Loosen the lower arm nut (A).
TORQUE: 60-72 N.m (600-720 kgf.cm, 43-52 lb-ft)

Fig 22: Identifying Lower Arm Nut (A)
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Remove the front muffler (A).

Fig 23: Identifying Front Muffler (A)
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Remove the front roll stopper insulator bolt and nut (A).
TORQUE: 90-110 N.m (900-1000 kgf.cm, 65-80 lb-ft)

Fig 24: Identifying Front Roll Stopper Insulator Bolt And Nut (A)
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Remove the rear roll stopper insulator bolt and nut (A).
TORQUE: 65-80 N.m (650-800 kgf.cm, 47-58 lb-ft)

Fig 25: Identifying Rear Roll Stopper Insulator Bolt And Nut (A)
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Remove the sub frame bolt and nut.
TORQUE: Bolt (A): 40-55 N.m (400-550 kgf.cm, 29-40 lb-ft)

Nut (B), Bolt (C): 160-180 N.m (1600-1800 kgf.cm, 116-130 lb-ft)

Fig 26: Identifying Sub Frame Bolt And Nut
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Fig 27: Identifying Sub Frame Bolt
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Remove the sub frame.

Fig 28: Identifying Sub Frame
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Install the jack for supporting transaxle.
NOTE:
- After removing the sub frame mounting bolts, the transaxle assembly may fall downward, and so support them securely with floor jack.
- Verify that the hoses and connectors are disconnected before removing the transaxle assembly.
- When supporting the transaxle assembly, make sure that the weight is applied to a wide area of the jack surface.
Remove the bell housing cover (A).

Fig 29: Identifying Bell Housing Cover (A)
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Remove the torque converter mounting bolt (A). (6EA)

Fig 30: Identifying Torque Converter Mounting Bolt (A)
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Remove the transaxle lower mounting bolt.
Remove the transaxle assembly by lifting vehicle.
CAUTION: When removing the transaxle assembly, be careful not to damage any surrounding parts or body components.