Removal

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL

NOTICE:
^ When the automatic transaxle is replaced, the transaxle's compensation code must be input into the TCM.
^ When the TCM is replaced, the existing transaxle compensation codes must be input into the new TCM.
^ If the following parts have been replaced, initialize the TCM and perform a road test to allow the TCM to learn.
- Valve body assembly
- Shift solenoid SL3
- Shift solenoid SL4
^ If the following parts have been replaced, perform a road test to allow the TCM to learn.
- Shift solenoid SL1
- Shift solenoid SL2
^ If the TCM or transaxle has been replaced, register the transmission compensation code in the TCM.
^ Perform the RESET MEMORY (AT initialization) when replacing the automatic transmission assembly, engine assembly or ECM.

1. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE
2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
3. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
4. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
5. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
6. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
7. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH
8. DRAIN ENGINE OIL
9. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

10. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
(a) Remove the refill plug and gasket.

(b) Using a 6 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the overflow plug and gasket.

(c) Using a 6 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the No. 1 transmission oil filler tube.
(d) Drain the automatic transaxle fluid.

(e) Using a 6 mm socket hexagon wrench, install the No. 1 transmission oil filler tube.
Torque: 1.7 Nm (17 kgf-cm, 15 inch lbs.)

(f) Using a 6 mm socket hexagon wrench, install the overflow plug with a new gasket.
Torque: 40 Nm (408 kgf-cm, 30 ft. lbs.)

(g) Install the refill plug with a new gasket.
Torque: 49 Nm (500 kgf-cm, 36 ft. lbs.)

11. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINK ASSEMBLY
12. REMOVE COWL TOP PANEL OUTER SUBASSEMBLY
13. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
14. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUBASSEMBLY
15. REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT
16. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET ASSEMBLY
17. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUBASSEMBLY
18. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUBASSEMBLY
19. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET
20. REMOVE BATTERY
21. REMOVE INTAKE AIR RESONATOR SUBASSEMBLY
22. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE MOUNTING STAY RH
23. REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD SUBASSEMBLY
24. DISCONNECT NO. 1 FUEL VAPOR FEED HOSE
25. DISCONNECT CHECK VALVE TO BRAKE BOOSTER HOSE
26. REMOVE RADIATOR HOSE INLET
27. REMOVE RADIATOR HOSE OUTLET
28. DISCONNECT NO. 1 OIL COOLER INLET HOSE
29. DISCONNECT NO. 1 OIL COOLER OUTLET HOSE
30. DISCONNECT HEATER INLET WATER HOSE
31. DISCONNECT HEATER OUTLET WATER HOSE
32. REMOVE ECM
33. REMOVE RELAY BLOCK COVER UPPER
34. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE

35. SEPARATE WIRE HARNESS
(a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the wire harness.

36. DISCONNECT CONNECTOR
(a) Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.

37. DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
38. SEPARATE FUEL TUBE SUBASSEMBLY
39. DISCONNECT NO. 1 OIL RESERVOIR TO PUMP HOSE
40. DISCONNECT RETURN TUBE SUBASSEMBLY
41. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE NO. 1 SUPPORT BRACKET
42. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY FRONT
43. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT LH
44. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT RH
45. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
46. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
47. DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH
48. DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH
49. DISCONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH
50. DISCONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH
51. DISCONNECT FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER NO. 1 ARM LH
52. DISCONNECT FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER NO. 1 ARM RH
53. SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH
54. SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY RH
55. REMOVE NO. 1 EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET

56. REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING UNDER COVER
(a) Remove the 2 bolts, exhaust pipe support bracket and flywheel housing under cover.

57. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SETTING BOLT
(a) Turn the crankshaft to gain access and remove the 6 bolts while holding the crankshaft pulley bolt with a wrench.

58. DISCONNECT STEERING SLIDING YOKE
59. REMOVE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY
60. SEPARATE COOLER COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY
61. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE
62. REMOVE VANE PUMP ASSEMBLY
63. INSTALL ENGINE HANGERS
64. REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY
65. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
66. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
67. REMOVE ENGINE WIRE
68. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY

69. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the bolt and breather bracket from the camshaft housing subassembly LH.
(b) Remove the breather hose from the breather bracket.

70. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
(a) Put matchmarks on the transaxle housing and torque converter clutch assembly.
(b) Remove the torque converter clutch assembly from the automatic transaxle assembly.

71. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING FRONT BRACKET
(a) Remove the 3 bolts and engine mounting front bracket.

72. REMOVE TCM
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and TCM from the transaxle.

73. REMOVE SPEEDOMETER DRIVEN HOLE COVER SUBASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the bolt and hole cover from the transaxle case.
(b) Remove the O-ring from the hole cover.

74. REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET
(a) Remove the 4 bolts and 4 clamp brackets.

75. REMOVE NO. 1 TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and No.1 transmission control cable bracket.

76. SEPARATE OIL COOLER OUTLET HOSE
(a) Separate the oil cooler outlet hose.

77. SEPARATE OIL COOLER INLET HOSE
(a) Separate the oil cooler inlet hose.