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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Remove the air cleaner assembly.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER ")

  2. Remove the battery and battery tray.

    (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY ")

  3. Drain the coolant.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "COOLANT ")

  4. Disconnect the position switch connector (A)
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  5. Disconnect the driven pulley speed sensor connector (A).
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  6. Remove the shift cable (C) after loosening the bolts (B) and nut (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    (A): 9.8 - 13.7 N.m (1.0 - 1.4 kgf.m, 7.2 - 10.1 lb.ft)

    (B): 14.7 - 21.6 N.m (1.5 - 2.2 kgf.m, 10.9 - 15.9 lb.ft)

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  7. Remove the ground line after removing the bolt (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    26.5 - 32.4 N.m (2.7 - 3.3 kgf.m, 19.5 - 23.9 lb.ft)

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  8. Disconnect the hose (B) after removing the IVTF cooler hose clamp (A).
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    NOTE:
    • Carefully install the clamp not to damage the hose.
    • Install the clamp in a correct direction not to be interfered with other parts.
    • Start the engine and then check if there are any leakages from the hose after installing it.
  9. Remove fixing clips (A) of the wiring.
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  10. Disconnect the main connector (A) and electric oil pump connector (B).
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    NOTE:
    • If the main connector is exposed to coolant, disconnect the connector after blowing off the coolant completely using the air gun.
    • After detaching the main connector, wrap a plastic bag around the connector to prevent coolant from getting into it.
    • If coolant gets into the connector, corrosion may occur inside the connector, thus causing an open/short circuit. In this case, trouble codes and shift failure may also occur.
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  11. Remove the transmission upper mounting bolts (A) and the starter mounting bolt (B).

    Tightening torque: 

    (A): 42.2 - 53.9 N.m (4.3 - 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 - 39.8 lb.ft)

    (B): 49.0 - 63.7 N.m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb.ft)

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  12. Install the engine support fixture on the engine room.
    1. Loosen the bolts (6-pcs).
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    2. Assemble the engine support fixture on the engine room.

      (Refer to Special Service Tools - "ENGINE SUPPORT FIXTURE ASSEMBLY DRAWING ")

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  13. Support the transmission safely on a jack.
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  14. Remove the cover (A).
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  15. Remove the IVT support bracket mounting bolts (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    98.1 - 117.7 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb.ft)

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  16. Remove the IVT support bracket (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    58.8 - 78.5 N.m (6.0 - 8.0 kgf.m, 43.4 - 57.9 lb.ft)

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  17. Remove the under cover.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")

  18. Remove the drive shaft assembly.

    (Refer to Driveshaft and Axle - "FRONT DRIVESHAFT ")

  19. Remove the roll rod bracket (C) after loosening the bolts (A, B).

    Tightening torque: 

    (A) 49.0 - 63.7 N.m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb.ft)

    (B) 107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb.ft)

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  20. Remove the roll rod support bracket (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    49.0 - 68.6 N.m (5.0 - 7.0 kgf.m, 36.2 - 50.6 lb.ft)

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  21. Remove the cover (A).
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  22. Remove the torque converter mounting bolts (A) by rotating the crankshaft.

    Tightening torque: 

    45.1 - 52.0 N.m (4.6 - 5.3 kgf.m, 33.3 - 38.3 lb.ft)

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  23. Remove the starter mounting bolt (A) and transmission lower mounting bolts (B, C).

    Tightening torque: 

    (A): 49.0 - 63.7 N.m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb.ft)

    (B): 42.2 - 48.1 N.m (4.3 - 4.9 kgf.m, 31.1 - 35.4 lb.ft)

    (C): 42.2-53.9 N.m (4.3-5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 - 39.8 lb.ft)

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  24. After separating the transmission from the engine, remove the transmission by lowering the jack slowly.
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage other nearby systems or parts when removing the transmission assembly.
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