Automatic Transaxle - 4T40-E/4T45-E

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Remove the transmission oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement.
4. Remove the transmission oil filter assembly. Refer to Oil Filter and Seal Replacement.





5. Remove the four forward clutch and the lo and reverse band oil bolts that attach the oil feed pipe assembly to the transmission.





6. Remove the lo and the reverse band oil pipe assembly.
7. Remove the eight lo and the reverse band oil pipe assembly seals.
8. Inspect the oil feed pipes for plugged passages, bent pipes, or cracks.
9. Inspect the oil feed pipe seal rings. Verify the proper location of the seal rings. Replace the seal rings if these are cut, swelled or damaged.


Installation Procedure





1. Install the eight lo and the reverse band oil pipe assembly seals.
2. Install the lo and the reverse band oil feed pipe assembly onto the transmission.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





3. Hand start the four forward clutch and the lo and the reverse band oil bolts that attach the oil feed pipe assembly to the transmission.
- Tighten the bolts to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.).
4. Install the transmission oil filter assembly. Refer to Oil Filter and Seal Replacement.
5. Install the transmission oil pan and gasket. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Refill the transmission to the proper level. Refer to AT Fluid/Filter Changing.
8. Inspect the transmission oil level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Checking Procedure.