Automatic Transaxle Removal/Installation [FS5A-El]: Notes
- Remove the battery cover. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3] .)
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the battery duct. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3] .)
- Remove the following parts.
- Battery, battery tray and battery box. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3] .)
- Air cleaner component. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3] .)
- Windshield wiper arm and blade
- Cowl grille
- Cow) panel
- Exhaust manifold insulator.
- Front tires and splash shield.
- Undercover.
- No.1 reserve tank with the hose still connected and position the No.1 reserve tank aside so that it is out of the way
- Reserve tank bracket
- Drain the ATF. (See
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [FS5A-EL] .)WARNING:
- Improperly jacking a transaxle is dangerous. It can slip off the jack and may cause serious injury.
CAUTION:- To prevent the torque converter and transaxle from separating, remove the transaxle without tilting it toward the torque converter.
- Remove in the order indicated in the table.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- Add ATF to the specified level. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [FS5A-EL] .)
- Perform the following test. (See
MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST [FS5A-EL] .) (See
ROAD TEST [FS5A-EL] .)ROAD TEST REFERENCE
Service item Test item Line pressure test Stall test Time lag test Road test ATX replacement X ATX overhaul X X X X Torque converter replacement X X Oil pump replacement X Clutch system replacement X X X X : Test to be performed after the service work