Automatic Transmission Unit: Removal

REMOVE OIL FILLER PIPE
1. Remove the ATF level gauge.
2. Remove the bolt and oil filler pipe with the O-ring.
NOTE: At the time of installation, please refer to the following item. Replace used O-ring with a new one.
JACK UP VEHICLE
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
REMOVE FRONT AND CENTER EXHAUST PIPE AND NO. 2 EXHAUST FRONT PIPE (See COMPONENTS )
A340E:
REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT (See REMOVAL )
A340F:
REMOVE FRONT AND REAR PROPELLER SHAFT (See REMOVAL )

Fig 1: Removing Oil Filler Pipe With O-Ring
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DISCONNECT NO. 1 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR
DISCONNECT NO. 2 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR
DISCONNECT SOLENOID CONNECTOR

Fig 2: Locating Vehicle Speed Sensor Connector
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SEPARATE SHIFT CONTROL CABLE FROM TRANSMISSION
1. Remove the 2 nuts and transmission control cable insulator.
  Torque: 5.0 N.m (50 kgf.cm, 43 in..lbf)
2. Remove the nut and disconnect the shift control cable.
  Torque: 12.5 N.m (130 kgf.cm, 9 ft.lbf)
3. Remove the 2 bolts and shift control cable bracket from the transmission.
  Torque: 18 N.m (180 kgf.cm, 13 ft.lbf)
Fig 3: Locating Nuts Transmission Control Cable Insulator
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DISCONNECT O/D DIRECT CLUTCH SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR

Fig 4: Removing O/D Direct Clutch Speed Sensor Connector
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DISCONNECT OIL COOLER PIPE
1. Remove the 3 bolts and clamp.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Clamp
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2. Disconnect the 2 oil cooler pipes.
  Torque: 34 N.m (350 kgf.cm, 25 ft.lbf)
DISCONNECT ATF TEMPERATURE SENSOR CONNECTOR
DISCONNECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH CONNECTOR

Fig 6: Removing Oil Cooler Pipes
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REMOVE REAR END PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH MOUNTING BOLT
1. Remove the 2 bolts and rear end plate.
  Torque: 18 N.m (180 kgf.cm, 13 ft.lbf)
2. Turn the crankshaft to gain access and remove the 6 bolts while holding the crankshaft pulley set bolt with a wrench.
  Torque: 41 N.m (420 kgf.cm, 30 ft.lbf)
NOTE: At the time of installation, please refer to the following item. First install the green colored bolt and then 5 other bolts.
JACK UP TRANSMISSION SLIGHTLY
Securely support the transmission on a transmission jack.

Lift the transmission slightly from the cross member.

Fig 7: Removing Rear End Plate Torque Converter Clutch Mounting Bolt
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REMOVE CROSS MEMBER
1. Remove the 4 bolts on the rear mounting side from the engine rear mounting insulator.
  Torque: 18 N.m (180 kgf.cm, 13 ft.lbf)
2. Remove the 4 nuts, bolts, washers and cross member.
  Torque: 72 N.m (730 kgf.cm, 53 ft.lbf)
Fig 8: Removing Rear Mounting Side From Engine Rear Mounting Insulator
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REMOVE ENGINE REAR MOUNTING INSULATOR
Remove the 4 bolts and engine rear mounting insulator from the transmission.

Torque: 65 N.m (660 kgf.cm, 48 ft.lbf)

Fig 9: Removing Engine Rear Mounting Insulator From Transmission
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REMOVE TRANSMISSION
1. A340E:
  Separate the wire harness from the transmission.
2. A340F:
  Separate the wire harness from the transmission and transfer.
3. Lower the rear end of the transmission.
4. Remove the 10 bolts and transmission.
  Torque: 71 N.m (730 kgf.cm, 53 ft.lbf)
Fig 10: Separating Wire Harness From Transmission
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