AT Main Case: Removal

Remove the transmission assembly from vehicle. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Automatic Transmission Assembly. >
Pull out the torque converter assembly. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Torque Converter Assembly. >
Remove the transmission harness connector from stay.
Disconnect the air breather hose.
Remove the oil charge pipe. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Oil Charge Pipe. >
Remove the ATF filter inlet and outlet pipes. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , ATF Filter. >
Remove the extension case and intermediate case. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Extension Case and Intermediate Case. >
Remove the center differential carrier. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Center Differential Carrier. >
Remove the reduction driven gear. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Reduction Driven Gear. >
Separate the converter case and transmission case. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Converter Case. >
Remove the control valve body. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Control Valve Body. >
Remove the oil pump cover.
< Ref. to , REMOVAL , Oil Pump Cover. >

NOTE: The input clutch pack assembly and front sun gear assembly are also removed together.

Fig 1: Removing Oil Pump Cover
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Remove the needle bearing of the mid carrier assembly.

Fig 2: Removing Needle Bearing Of Mid Carrier Assembly
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Remove the mid carrier assembly.

Fig 3: Removing Mid Carrier Assembly
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Remove the rear carrier assembly.

Fig 4: Removing Rear Carrier Assembly
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Remove the mid & rear sun gear assembly.

Fig 5: Removing Mid & Rear Sun Gear Assembly
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Remove the thrust needle bearing of high & low reverse clutch.

Fig 6: Removing Thrust Needle Bearing Of High & Low Reverse Clutch
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Remove the high & low reverse clutch assembly.

Fig 7: Removing High & Low Reverse Clutch Assembly
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Remove the direct clutch assembly.

Fig 8: Removing Direct Clutch Assembly
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Remove the snap ring of reverse brake.

Fig 9: Removing Snap Ring Of Reverse Brake
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Remove the retaining plate.
Remove the leaf spring.

Fig 10: Removing Leaf Spring
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Take out the drive plate, driven plate and dish plate.
Remove the snap ring of the spring retainer of reverse brake.
ST1 18762AA000 COMPRESSOR SPECIAL TOOL

ST2 18765AA000 COMPRESSOR SUPPORT

ST3 18763AA000 COMPRESSOR SHAFT

Fig 11: Removing Snap Ring Of Spring Retainer Of Reverse Brake Using Compressor Special Tool ST1 18762AA000
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Remove the spring retainer.

Fig 12: Removing Spring Retainer
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Remove the return spring.

Fig 13: Removing Return Spring
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Remove the snap ring of reverse brake piston.
ST1 18762AA000 COMPRESSOR SPECIAL TOOL

ST2 18765AA000 COMPRESSOR SUPPORT

ST3 18763AA000 COMPRESSOR SHAFT
Apply compressed air.

Fig 14: Applying Compressed Air
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Remove the reverse brake piston.

Fig 15: Removing Reverse Brake Piston
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