Section 4 (Automatic Transmission (Re4F03B)): Overhaul: Disassembly

1. Insert check tool into the groove of bearing support built into one-way clutch outer race.
2. While fixing bearing support with check tool, rotate one-way clutch spline using flat-bladed screwdriver.
3. Check to make sure the inner race rotates clockwise only. If not, replace torque converter assembly.

Fig 3: Checking Torque Converter One-Way Clutch

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• Always replace oil pan bolts as they are self-sealing bolts  .

• If frictional material is detected, replace radiator after repair of A/T. Refer to  REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  . 

Fig 6: Removing Oil Pan & Oil Pan Gasket

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1. Remove control valve assembly mounting bolts A, B and C.
   Fig 7: Removing Control Valve Assembly Mounting Bolts

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2. Remove stopper ring from terminal body.
3. Push terminal body into transmission case and draw out solenoid harness.

Fig 8: Removing Stopper Ring From Terminal Body

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• Return springs: Refer to  RETURN SPRING  . 

Fig 13: Checking Accumulator Return Springs

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Remove lip seals from band servo oil port.

Fig 14: Removing Lip Seals From Band Servo Oil Port

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1. Remove converter housing mounting bolts A and B.
   Fig 15: Removing Converter Housing Mounting Bolts

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2. Remove converter housing.
   Fig 16: Removing Converter Housing

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3. Remove O-ring from differential oil port.

Fig 17: Removing O-Ring From Differential Oil Port

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• Be careful not to damage case  .

Fig 22: Removing Oil Seal From Converter Housing Using Screwdriver

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1. Remove O-ring from input shaft.
   Fig 25: Removing O-Ring From Input Shaft

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2. Remove oil pump assembly from transmission case.
   Fig 26: Removing Oil Pump Assembly

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3. Remove thrust washer and bearing race from oil pump assembly.

Fig 27: Removing Thrust Washer & Bearing Race

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1. Loosen lock nut, then back off anchor end pin.
   • Do not reuse anchor end pin  .
   Fig 28: Removing Brake Band (1 Of 2)

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2. Remove brake band from transmission case.
   Fig 29: Removing Brake Band (2 Of 2)

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   • To prevent brake linings from cracking or peeling, do not stretch the flexible band unnecessarily. When removing the brake band, always secure it with a clip as shown. Leave the clip in position after removing the brake band. 
   Fig 30: Removing Brake Band Clip

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3. Check brake band facing for damage, cracks, wear or burns.

Fig 31: Checking Brake Band Facing For Damage, Cracks, Wear Or Burns

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Fig 32: Removing Input Shaft Assembly (1 Of 2)

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1. Remove input shaft assembly (high clutch) with reverse clutch.
2. Remove input shaft assembly (high clutch) from reverse clutch.
   Fig 33: Removing Input Shaft Assembly (2 Of 2)

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3. Remove needle bearing from high clutch drum.
4. Check input shaft assembly and needle bearing for damage or wear.

Fig 34: Removing Needle Bearing

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1. Remove snap ring using a screwdriver.
   • Do not expand snap ring excessively  .
   Fig 37: Removing Snap Ring Using Screwdriver

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2. Remove front planetary carrier with low one-way clutch.
   Fig 38: Removing Front Planetary Carrier

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3. Check that low one-way clutch rotates in the direction of the arrow and locks in the opposite direction.
   Fig 39: Checking That Low One-Way Clutch Rotation

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4. Remove low one-way clutch from front planetary carrier by rotating it in the direction of unlock.
5. Remove needle bearing from front planetary carrier.
   Fig 40: Removing Needle Bearing

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6. Check front planetary carrier, low one-way clutch and needle bearing for damage or wear.
7. Check clearance between pinion washer and planetary carrier using feeler gauge.
   • Standard clearance: 0.15 - 0.70 mm (0.0059 - 0.0276 in) 
   • Allowable limit: 0.80 mm (0.0315 in) 

   Replace front planetary carrier if the clearance exceeds allowable limit.

Fig 41: Checking Clearance Between Pinion Washer & Planetary Carrier

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Fig 42: Removing Rear Planetary Carrier Assembly & Rear Sun Gear

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1. Remove rear planetary carrier assembly from transmission case.
2. Remove rear sun gear from rear planetary carrier.
   Fig 43: Removing Rear Sun Gear From Rear Planetary Carrier

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3. Remove needle bearings from rear planetary carrier assembly.
   Fig 44: Removing Needle Bearings From Rear Planetary Carrier Assembly

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4. Check rear planetary carrier, rear sun gear and needle bearings for damage or wear.
5. Check clearance between pinion washer and rear planetary carrier using feeler gauge.
   • Standard clearance: 0.15 - 0.70 mm (0.0059 - 0.0276 in) 
   • Allowable limit: 0.80 mm (0.0315 in) 

   Replace rear planetary carrier if the clearance exceeds allowable limit.

Fig 45: Checking Clearance Between Pinion Washer & Rear Planetary Carrier

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• Check needle bearing for damage or wear.

Fig 47: Removing Needle Bearing

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Fig 50: Removing Output Shaft Assembly

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1. Remove side cover bolts.
2. Remove side cover by lightly tapping it with a soft hammer.
   Fig 51: Removing Side Cover Bolts

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   • Be careful not to drop output shaft assembly. It might come out when removing side cover  .
3. Remove adjusting shim.
   Fig 52: Removing Adjusting Shim

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4. Remove output shaft assembly.
   Fig 53: Removing Output Shaft Assembly

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   • If output shaft assembly came off with side cover, tap cover with a soft hammer to separate.
   Fig 54: Tapping Cover

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5. Remove needle bearing.

Fig 55: Removing Needle Bearing

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Fig 56: Disassembling Reduction Pinion Gear

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1. Set manual shaft to position "P" to fix idler gear.
2. Unlock idler gear lock nut using a pin punch.
3. Remove idler gear lock nut.
   • Do not reuse idler gear lock nut  .
   Fig 57: Removing Idler Gear Lock Nut

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4. Remove idler gear with puller using Tool.
   Fig 58: Removing Idler Gear With Puller

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5. Remove reduction pinion gear.
6. Remove adjusting shim from reduction pinion gear.

Fig 59: Removing Reduction Pinion Gear

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• Check parking actuator support for damage or wear.

Fig 62: Removing Parking Actuator Support

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