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Automatic Transmission Assembly: Removal

  1. Remove the front tires.
  2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  3. Remove the air intake duct. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>Air Intake Duct>REMOVAL .
  4. Remove the intercooler. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>INTERCOOLER>REMOVAL .
  5. Disconnect the following connectors.
    • Transmission harness connectors
    • Transmission radio ground terminal
    • Inhibitor harness connector
    • Engine harness connectors
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  6. Remove the engine hanger rear.
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  7. Remove the harness clip.
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  8. Remove the starter. Ref. to STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEMS (H4DOTC)>GENERAL DESCRIPTION .
  9. Remove the pitching stopper.
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  10. Remove the service hole plug.
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  11. Remove the four bolts combining the torque converter and drive plate while rotating the crank pulley a little at a time in the same direction as engine revolution.
    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to drop bolts into the converter housing.
    • Be careful not to damage the mounting bolts.
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  12. Make sure the torque converter moves freely by rotating with finger through the starter installation hole.
  13. Attach the ST to the converter case.

    ST 498277200 STOPPER SET

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  14. Remove the primary speed sensor harness connector.
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  15. Remove the transmission harness stay.
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  16. Remove the CVTF cooler pipe COMPL mounting bolt.
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  17. Remove the air breather hose from the pitching stopper bracket, and then remove the pitching stopper bracket and transmission radio ground cord.
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  18. Remove the engine ground terminal.
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  19. Remove the CVTF inlet hose and outlet hose from the CVTF cooler pipe COMPL.
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  20. Remove the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature), and using a piece of wire, affix to a location of the body where it will not interfere with the removal/installation of the transmission.
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  21. Set the ST.

    ST 41099AC000 ENGINE SUPPORT ASSY

    NOTE: Place a washer with 4 mm (0.16 in) thickness into the gap between the engine block and ST.
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  22. Remove the three transmission connecting bolts.
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  23. Lift up the vehicle.
  24. Remove the under cover.
  25. Remove the center exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DOTC)>Center Exhaust Pipe>REMOVAL .
  26. Remove the exhaust hanger bracket.
  27. Remove the CVTF drain plug to drain CVTF. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>CVTF>REPLACEMENT .
  28. Remove the center exhaust cover.
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  29. Remove the secondary pressure sensor harness connector.
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  30. Remove the snap pin and washer, and disconnect the select cable.
    CAUTION: Do not apply excessive load while holding the part (A).
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  31. Remove the cable plate assembly.
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  32. Drain differential gear oil. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>Differential Gear Oil>REPLACEMENT .
  33. Remove the propeller shaft. Ref. to DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM>Propeller Shaft>REMOVAL .
  34. Remove the stabilizer link. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>Front Stabilizer>REMOVAL .
  35. Disconnect the lower arm ball joint and housing.
  36. Pull out the front drive shaft from transmission using a crowbar.
    NOTE: Place cloth between the tire lever or bar and the transmission in order to avoid damaging the transmission side retainer.
  37. Holding the joint of front drive shaft from transmission side, pull out the drive shaft from transmission with care not to stretch the boot.
    NOTE:
    • Before pulling the front drive shaft RH, turn the steering wheel to the right hand at full lock.
    • Before pulling the front drive shaft LH, turn the steering wheel to the left hand at full lock.
  38. Remove the two transmission connecting bolts and two nuts (lower side).
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  39. Set the transmission jack under the transmission.
    NOTE: Make sure that the support plates of transmission jack do not touch the oil pan.
  40. Remove the transmission rear crossmember.
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  41. While lowering the transmission jack gradually, fully retract the engine support, and then tilt the engine rearward.
  42. Remove the transmission assembly.
    NOTE: Remove it while moving the transmission jack up and down so that the engine and transmission remain directly aligned.
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  43. Remove the rear cushion rubber.
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