Automatic Transaxle Assembly: Removal

REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE
1. Remove the engine with transaxle (See REMOVAL ).
DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
1. Remove the drain plug and gasket, and drain ATF.
2. Install a new gasket and the drain plug.
  Torque: 47 N*m (479 kgf*cm, 35 ft.*lbf)
REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the starter connector.
2. Open the terminal cap, and remove the nut and disconnect the starter wire.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Starter Connector
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3. Remove the 2 bolts and starter.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Starter Bolts
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DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS
1. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.
2. Disconnect the transaxle wire connector.
3. Disconnect the 2 speed sensor connectors.
4. Disconnect the wire harness clamps.
REMOVE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER
1. Remove the oil cooler (See REMOVAL ).
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Park/Neutral Position Switch Connector
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REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET RR
1. Remove the 3 bolts and mounting bracket.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Mounting Bracket Bolts
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REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET FR
1. Remove the 4 bolts and mounting bracket.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Mounting Bracket Bolts
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REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET LH
1. Remove the 3 bolts and mounting bracket.
REMOVE TRANSFER ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the transfer (See REMOVAL ).
  
  Fig 6: Locating Engine Mounting Bracket
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REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the flywheel housing under cover.
2. Turn the crankshaft to gain access and remove the 6 bolts while holding the crankshaft pulley bolt with a wrench.
  
  Fig 7: Locating Flywheel Housing Under Cover Bolt
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3. Remove the 4 lower side mounting bolts.
  
  Fig 8: Locating Lower Side Mounting Bolts
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4. Remove the 5 upper side mounting bolts.
5. Separate and remove the automatic transaxle.
  
  Fig 9: Locating Upper Side Mounting Bolts
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REMOVE TRANSMISSION OIL FILLER TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the ATF dipstick.
2. Remove the bolt and oil filler tube.
  
  Fig 10: Locating ATF Dipstick
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REMOVE NO. 1 TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET
1. Remove the 2 bolts and cable bracket.
REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY