Automatic Transaxle - Re5F22A: Disassembly: Disassembly

Drain ATF through drain plug.
Remove torque converter by transaxle case it firmly and turning while pulling straight out.

Fig 1: Removing Torque Converter
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Remove A/T fluid level gauge.
Remove A/T fluid charging pipe.
Remove O-ring from A/T fluid charging pipe.
Remove air breather hose.
Remove A/T fluid cooler tube.

Fig 2: Removing A/T Fluid Cooler Tube
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Remove turbine revolution sensor.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the turbine revolution sensor and transaxle case.

Fig 3: Removing Turbine Revolution Sensor
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Remove revolution sensor.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the revolution sensor and transaxle case.

Fig 4: Removing Revolution Sensor
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Remove nut and range lever.

Fig 5: Removing Nut & Range Lever
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Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, pry off the lock washer.

Fig 6: Removing Lock Washer
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Loosen nut and remove lock washer.
Remove washer plate.

Fig 7: Removing Washer Plate
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Remove PNP switch from transaxle case.

BOLT SYMBOL SPECIFICATION

Bolt symbol	Length mm (in)	Number of bolts
A	20 (0.79)	1
B	33 (1.30)	1

Fig 8: Removing PNP Switch From Transaxle Case

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Remove hexagon bolt.
Remove ATF cooler assembly, washer and spring washer.
Remove O-rings from the ATF cooler assembly.
NOTE: Do not reuse spring washer or O-rings.

Fig 9: Removing O-Rings From ATF Cooler Assembly
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Remove side cover.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage side cover and transaxle case.

Fig 10: Removing Side Cover
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NOTE: Do not reuse seal bolts

Fig 11: Precaution For Seal Bolts
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Disconnect solenoid connectors.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage connector.

Fig 12: Disconnecting Solenoid Connectors
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Remove sensor clamp bolt.

Fig 13: Removing Sensor Clamp Bolt
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Remove sensor clamp and A/T fluid temperature sensor.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage A/T fluid temperature sensor.

Fig 14: Removing Sensor Clamp & A/T Fluid Temperature Sensor
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Remove suction cover bolts.

Fig 15: Removing Suction Cover Bolts
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Remove suction cover and suction cover gasket.

Fig 16: Removing Suction Cover & Suction Cover Gasket
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Remove control valve assembly bolts from transaxle case.

BOLT SYMBOL SPECIFICATION

Bolt symbol	Length mm (in)	Number of bolts
A	55 (2.17)	2
B	50 (1.97)	2
C	16 (0.63)	2

Fig 17: Removing Control Valve Assembly Bolts From Transaxle Case

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While holding control valve assembly, disconnect parking lock rod sub assembly from manual valve lever sub assembly and remove control valve assembly.
NOTE: Shift position is "N".

Fig 18: Removing Control Valve Assembly
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Remove governor apply gaskets.

Fig 19: Removing Governor Apply Gaskets
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Remove terminal cord assembly.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage solenoid connectors and A/T fluid temperature sensor.

Fig 20: Removing Terminal Cord Assembly
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Remove oil pump assembly bolts from transaxle case.

Fig 21: Removing Oil Pump Assembly Bolts From Transaxle Case
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Fig 22: Removing Bolts
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Remove oil pump assembly using Tool.
Tool number ST33290001 (J-34286)

Fig 23: Removing Oil Pump Assembly Using Tool
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Remove oil seal from oil pump assembly using suitable tool.
CAUTION: Be careful not to scratch oil pump assembly.

Fig 24: Removing Oil Seal From Oil Pump Assembly
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Remove one-way clutch outer race sub assembly.
Remove thrust washer.

Fig 25: Removing One-Way Clutch Outer Race Sub Assembly
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Remove transaxle housing bolts from transaxle case.

BOLT SYMBOL SPECIFICATION

Bolt symbol

Length mm (in)

Number of bolts

30 (1.18)

35 (1.38)

45 (1.77)

D⁽¹⁾

⁽¹⁾

Torx bolt

Fig 26: Removing Transaxle Housing Bolts From Transaxle Case

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Fig 27: Removing Transaxle Housing Bolts In Sequence (Prior To Oct. 1 2003)

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Fig 28: Removing Transaxle Housing Bolts In Sequence (From Oct. 2 2003)

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Refer to "INFORMATION OF SERIAL NUMBER AT 001 " .

Remove transaxle housing with a soft hammer.

Fig 29: Removing Transaxle Housing With Soft Hammer
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Remove governor apply gasket.
Remove seal ring.

Fig 30: Removing Governor Apply Gasket
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Remove tube clamp bolt and clamp.

Fig 31: Removing Tube Clamp Bolt & Clamp
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Remove differential gear lube apply tube using a suitable tool.
CAUTION: Be careful not to bend or damage differential gear lube apply tube.

Be careful not to damage transaxle housing.

Fig 32: Removing Differential Gear Lube Apply Tube Using Suitable Tool
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Remove oil reservoir plate.

Fig 33: Removing Oil Reservoir Plate
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Remove oil cleaner magnets from oil reservoir plate.

Fig 34: Removing Oil Cleaner Magnets From Oil Reservoir Plate
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Remove differential gear assembly.

Fig 35: Removing Differential Gear Assembly
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Remove oil strainer sub assembly.

Fig 36: Removing Oil Strainer Sub Assembly
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Remove oil reservoir plate.

Fig 37: Removing Oil Reservoir Plate
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Remove tube clamp.

Fig 38: Removing Tube Clamp
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Remove U/D brake apply tube sub assembly using suitable tool.
CAUTION: Be careful not to bend or damage U/D brake apply tube sub assembly.

Be careful not to damage transaxle case.

Fig 39: Removing U/D Brake Apply Tube Sub Assembly Using Suitable Tool
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Disconnect manual detent spring sub assembly from manual valve lever sub assembly using a flat-bladed screwdriver or suitable tool.

Fig 40: Disconnecting Manual Detent Spring Sub Assembly
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Remove manual valve lever sub assembly from parking lock rod sub assembly.

Fig 41: Removing Manual Valve Lever Sub Assembly
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Remove parking lock rod sub assembly.

Fig 42: Removing Parking Lock Rod Sub Assembly
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Remove bolts for manual detent spring sub assembly.

BOLT SYMBOL SPECIFICATION

Bolt symbol	Length mm (in)	Number of bolts
A	16.7 (0.657)	1
B	14.0 (0.551)	1

Fig 43: Removing Bolts For Manual Detent Spring Sub Assembly

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Remove manual detent spring sub assembly.

Fig 44: Removing Manual Detent Spring Sub Assembly
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Remove parking lock pawl shaft and torsion spring No.1.

Fig 45: Removing Parking Lock Pawl Shaft & Torsion Spring No.1
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Remove parking lock pawl bracket and parking lock pawl.

Fig 46: Removing Parking Lock Pawl Bracket & Parking Lock Pawl
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Remove parking lockpin sub assembly.

Fig 47: Removing Parking Lockpin Sub Assembly
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Remove spring guide sleeve and torsion spring No.2.

Fig 48: Removing Spring Guide Sleeve & Torsion Spring No. 2
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Remove manual valve oil seal using a flat-bladed screwdriver.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage transaxle case.

Fig 49: Removing Manual Valve Oil Seal Using Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
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Remove thrust needle roller bearing and thrust bearing race from U/D gear assembly.

Fig 50: Removing Thrust Needle Roller Bearing & Thrust Bearing Race From U/D Gear Assembly
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Remove U/D gear assembly.
Remove seal rings from U/D gear assembly.

Fig 51: Removing Seal Rings From U/D Gear Assembly
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Remove U/D clutch assembly.

Fig 52: Removing U/D Clutch Assembly
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Remove anchor bolt.

Fig 53: Removing Anchor Bolt
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Remove U/D brake band assembly.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage transaxle case.

Fig 54: Removing U/D Brake Band Assembly
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Remove U/D RR planetary carrier assembly and thrust bearing races.

Fig 55: Removing U/D RR Planetary Carrier Assembly & Thrust Bearing Races
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Remove U/D RR planetary ring gear sub assembly.
Remove thrust needle roller bearing adjusting shim and thrust bearing race from U/D RR planetary ring gear sub assembly.

Fig 56: Removing Thrust Needle Roller Bearing Adjusting Shim & Thrust Bearing Race (Prior To Oct. 1 2003)
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Fig 57: Removing Thrust Needle Roller Bearing Adjusting Shim & Thrust Bearing Race (From Oct. 2 2003)
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Refer to "Information Of Serial Number At 001 "
Remove snap ring using a snap ring pliers

Fig 58: Removing Snap Ring Using Snap Ring Pliers
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Remove U/D brake damper assembly.
Remove O-rings from U/D brake damper assembly.

Fig 59: Removing U/D Brake Damper Assembly
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Remove U/D brake piston assembly and compression spring.
Remove O-ring from U/D brake piston assembly.

Fig 60: Removing U/D Brake Piston Assembly & Compression Spring
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Remove transaxle case cover bolts from transaxle case.

BOLT SYMBOL SPECIFICATION (PRIOR TO OCT. 1 2003)

Bolt symbol

Length mm (in)

Number of bolts

30 (1.18)

45 (1.77)

48 (1.89)

D⁽¹⁾

⁽¹⁾

Stud bolt

BOLT SYMBOL SPECIFICATION (FROM OCT. 2 2003)

Bolt symbol

Length mm (in)

Number of bolts

30 (1.18)

45 (1.77)

48 (1.89)

D⁽⁾

⁽¹⁾

Stud bolt

Fig 61: Removing Transaxle Case Cover Bolts From Transaxle Case

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Fig 62: Removing Transaxle Case Cover Bolts In Sequence (Prior To Oct 1 2003)

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Fig 63: Removing Transaxle Case Cover Bolts In Sequence (From Oct 2 2003)

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Tap transaxle case cover with a soft hammer.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage transaxle case cover.

Fig 64: Tapping Transaxle Case Cover With Soft Hammer
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Remove transaxle case cover.

Fig 65: Removing Transaxle Case Cover
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Remove governor apply gaskets from transaxle case.
NOTE: Do not reuse gaskets

Fig 66: Removing Governor Apply Gaskets
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Remove tube clamp bolt.

Fig 67: Removing Tube Clamp Bolt
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Remove transaxle lube apply tube, using a flat-bladed screwdriver.
CAUTION: Be careful not to bend or damage transaxle lube apply tube. Be careful not to damage transaxle case.

Fig 68: Removing Transaxle Lube Apply Tube
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Remove forward and direct clutch assembly.
Remove thrust bearing race, thrust needle roller bearing and seal ring from forward and direct clutch assembly.
NOTE: Do not reuse seal ring.

Fig 69: Removing Forward & Direct Clutch Assembly
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Remove planetary sun gear sub assembly and thrust needle roller bearings.

Fig 70: Removing Planetary Sun Gear Sub Assembly & Thrust Needle Roller Bearings
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Measure the inner diameter of planetary sun gear sub assembly bushing, using suitable bore gauge.
CAUTION: Measure at different places and take an average. If it is greater than the maximum, replace it with a new planetary sun gear sub assembly.

Standard: 22.200 - 22.226 mm (0.8740 - 0.8750 in)

Allowable limit: 22.276 (0.8770 in)

Fig 71: Measuring Inner Diameter Of Planetary Sun Gear Sub Assembly (1 Of 2)
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Fig 72: Measuring Inner Diameter Of Planetary Sun Gear Sub Assembly (2 Of 2)
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Remove RR planetary ring gear assembly.
Remove thrust needle roller bearing and thrust bearing race from RR planetary ring gear assembly.

Fig 73: Removing RR Planetary Ring Gear Assembly
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Remove planetary gear assembly.
Remove thrust bearing race from planetary gear assembly.

Fig 74: Removing Thrust Bearing Race From Planetary Gear Assembly
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Measure the inner diameter of planetary gear assembly bushing, using suitable bore gauge.
CAUTION: Measure at different places and take an average. If it is greater than the maximum, replace it with a new planetary gear assembly.

Standard :30.056 - 30.082 mm (1.1833 - 1.1843 in)

Allowable limit: 30.132 (1.1863 in)

Fig 75: Measuring Inner Diameter Of Planetary Gear Assembly
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Remove thrust bearing.

Fig 76: Removing Thrust Bearing
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Remove snap ring using a flat-bladed screwdriver.

Fig 77: Removing Snap Ring Using Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
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Remove 1st and reverse brake flanges, 1st and reverse brake discs and 1st and reverse brake plates.
- INSPECTION
  - Check that the sliding surface of discs are not worn and burnt. If necessary, replace them.
CAUTION: Replace new discs by soaking them at least 2 hours in A/T fluid.

Fig 78: Removing 1st & Reverse Brake Discs & 1st & Reverse Brake Plates
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Remove FR planetary ring gear assembly with one-way clutch No.2.

Fig 79: Removing FR Planetary Ring Gear Assembly With One-Way Clutch No. 2
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Make sure that the FR planetary ring gear assembly should turn freely counterclockwise and should lock clockwise.

Fig 80: Checking FR Planetary Ring Gear Assembly
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Remove snap ring using a flat-bladed screwdriver.

Fig 81: Removing Snap Ring Using Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
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Remove return spring.

Fig 82: Removing Return Spring
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While pushing the piston by hand, apply compressed air (4 Kg/cm² ) into the oil passage of transaxle case as shown in the figure and remove 1st and reverse brake piston.

Fig 83: Applying Compressed Air Into Oil Passage Of Transaxle Case
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Remove O-rings from 1st and reverse brake piston.
NOTE: Do not reuse O-Rings.

Fig 84: Removing O-Rings From 1st & Reverse Brake Piston
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Remove thrust bearing and thrust bearing race from counter drive gear sub assembly.

Fig 85: Removing Thrust Bearing & Thrust Bearing Race
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Remove snap ring using a suitable snap ring pliers.

Fig 86: Removing Snap Ring Using Suitable Snap Ring Pliers
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Remove counter drive gear sub assembly.

Fig 87: Removing Counter Drive Gear Sub Assembly
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Remove differential side oil seal from transaxle case and transaxle housing using suitable tool.
CAUTION: Be careful not to scratch transaxle case and transaxle housing.

Fig 88: Removing Differential Side Oil Seal From Transaxle Case & Transaxle Housing
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NOTE: Do not reuse oil seals

Fig 89: Precaution For Oil Seals
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Remove outer race and adjust shim from transaxle case, using Tool
Tool number: ST30612000 (J-25745-2)

Fig 90: Removing Outer Race & Adjust Shim From Transaxle Case
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Remove thrust roller bearing from transaxle housing, using Tool.
Tool number: ST333290001 (J-34286)

Fig 91: Removing Thrust Roller Bearing From Transaxle Housing
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