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Transmission Assembly: Removal

  1. Release the parking brake.
  2. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  3. Release the shift lock and shift the select lever to the "N range". Ref. to CONTROL SYSTEMS>SELECT LEVER>REMOVAL .
  4. Remove the console box assembly. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>CONSOLE BOX>REMOVAL .
  5. Remove the collector cover. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>COLLECTOR COVER>REMOVAL .
  6. Remove the brake vacuum hose & pipe. Ref. to BRAKE>BRAKE VACUUM PUMP>REMOVAL>BRAKE VACUUM HOSE & PIPE .
  7. Remove the PCV hose No. 1. Ref. to EMISSION CONTROL (AUX. EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES) (H4DO)>PCV HOSE>REMOVAL>PCV HOSE NO. 1 .
  8. Disconnect the connector (A).
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  9. Disconnect the ground terminal, and place the vehicle harness aside so that it does not interfere with the work.
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  10. Remove the starter. Ref. to STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEMS (H4DO)>STARTER>REMOVAL .
  11. Remove the engine rear hanger.
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  12. Separate the torque converter from drive plate.
    1. Remove the plug from the service hole.
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    2. Insert the wrench into the crank pulley bolt, and rotate the crank pulley to remove the bolts (6 places) securing the torque converter to the drive plate.
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    3. Attach the ST to the converter case.

      Preparation tool: 

      ST: STOPPER SET (18750AA010)

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  13. Perform the steps below to remove the air intake boot, and place it aside so that it does not interfere with the work.
    CAUTION: Do not disconnect the PCV hose No. 2 (a).
    1. Remove the air cleaner case. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO)>AIR CLEANER CASE>REMOVAL .
    2. Loosen the clamp, remove the air intake boot, and place it aside so that it does not interfere with the work.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to pull out the PCV hose No. 2 (a).
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  14. Remove the clip securing the bulkhead wiring harness to the vehicle.
    NOTE: This procedure is required to prevent the bulkhead wiring harness from being damaged by the adjuster (ST).
    • RH side
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    • LH side
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  15. Remove the clip securing the hose inlet assembly to the vehicle.
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  16. Support the engine using ST1, ST2, ST3, ST4 and the shackle.
    CAUTION: Support the engine to prevent it from tilting when removing the transmission body.
    1. Using the ST1, install the ST2 to the engine unit.

      Preparation tool: 

      ST1: BOLT (90119-14120)

      ST2: ENGINE HANGER NO. 1 (12281-38150)

      Tightening torque: 

      43 N.m (4.4 kgf-m, 31.7 ft-lb)

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    2. Set the ST3, ST4, and the shackle to the vehicle.
      CAUTION:
      • Use a shackle with the load capacity of 250 kg (551 lb) or more.
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      • Set the ST3, ST4, and the shackle at the locations shown in the figure.

      Preparation tool: 

      ST3: ENGINE HANGER (99099AJ000)

      ST4: ADJUSTER (18679AA020)

      General tool: 

      Shackle

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    (A) Shackle
  17. Remove the bolts which hold the upper side of the transmission.
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  18. Drain the ATF. Ref. to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION>AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID>REPLACEMENT .
  19. Remove the stabilizer front and the sub frame COMPL as a unit. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>STABILIZER>REMOVAL>STABILIZER .
  20. Remove the select lever rod. Ref. to CONTROL SYSTEMS>SELECT LEVER ROD>REMOVAL .
  21. Remove the propeller shaft. Ref. to PROPELLER SHAFT/DRIVE SHAFT/AXLE>PROPELLER SHAFT>REMOVAL .
  22. Remove the hanger bracket. Ref. to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION>TRANSMISSION MOUNTING SYSTEM>REMOVAL>HANGER BRACKET .
  23. Remove the ATF cooler hose.
    NOTE: Prepare the container for draining of engine oil.
    • ATF cooler (with warmer feature) side
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    • ATF cooler pipe side
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  24. Remove the oil cooler pipe.
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  25. Remove the bolts and nuts which hold the lower side of transmission.
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  26. Attach the ST to the transmission body.
    CAUTION: Do not remove ST (STAND ASSY) to avoid damage to the oil pan.

    Preparation tool: 

    ST: STAND ASSY (18632AA010)

    1. Remove the cover from the converter case.
      CAUTION: Be sure to perform this procedure to prevent the cover from being damaged by the ST.
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    2. Attach the rubber sheet to the ST with double sided tape, etc. at the location shown in the figure.
      CAUTION: Be sure to perform this procedure to prevent the transmission body from being damaged by the ST.
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      (A) Approx. 45 mm (approx. 1.77 in)
      (B) Approx. 5 mm (approx. 0.20 in)
    3. Attach the ST to the transmission body with a rope, etc.
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  27. Set the transmission jack under the transmission.
  28. Remove the transmission rear crossmember and rear cushion rubber. Ref. to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION>TRANSMISSION MOUNTING SYSTEM>REMOVAL>TRANSMISSION REAR CROSSMEMBER AND REAR CUSHION RUBBER .
    NOTE: Remove the rear cushion rubber if necessary.
  29. Remove the transmission body.
    NOTE: Adjust the position and angle of the transmission jack so that the engine and the transmission are aligned straight.
  30. Remove the torque converter. Ref. to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION>TORQUE CONVERTER>REMOVAL .
    NOTE: Perform this procedure only when required.
  31. Remove the transmission harness. Ref. to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION>TRANSMISSION HARNESS>REMOVAL .
    NOTE: Perform this procedure only when required.
  32. Remove the ATF cooler pipe. Ref. to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION>ATF COOLER PIPE AND HOSE>REMOVAL .
    NOTE: Perform this procedure only when required.
  33. When overhauling the transmission body, refer to "Preparation for overhaul". Ref. to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION>PREPARATION FOR OVERHAUL>PROCEDURE>BEFORE OVERHAUL .
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