Removal

U151E AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE: AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

REMOVAL

1. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE Removal

2. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

3. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL Removal

4. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.

5. REMOVE BATTERY Removal

6. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
7. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
8. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY Removal

9. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER Removal

10. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER Removal

11. REMOVE FLOOR UNDER COVER LH Removal

12. REMOVE FRONT FENDER MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

13. REMOVE FRONT FENDER MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

14. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER LH

15. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER RH

16. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH Removal

17. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH Removal

18. DRAIN ENGINE OIL Replacement

19. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT Service and Repair

20. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID Removal

21. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH

22. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH

23. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

24. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY

25. REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

26. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

27. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR CLEANER INLET Removal

28. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET Removal

29. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

30. REMOVE AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

31. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

32. REMOVE AIR CLEANER BRACKET Removal

33. SEPARATE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR ASSEMBLY Removal

34. REMOVE RESERVOIR BRACKET Removal

35. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE MOUNTING STAY RH Removal

36. REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD Removal

37. DISCONNECT NO. 1 FUEL VAPOR FEED HOSE Removal

38. DISCONNECT NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE Removal

39. DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE Removal

40. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER OUTLET HOSE B Removal

41. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER INLET HOSE B Removal

42. DISCONNECT FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

43. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER INLET HOSE Removal

44. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER OUTLET HOSE Removal

45. DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY Removal

46. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE Removal

47. DISCONNECT UNION TO CHECK VALVE HOSE Removal

48. REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY Removal

49. REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY Removal

50. REMOVE FRONT NO. 3 EXHAUST PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

51. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY Removal

52. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

53. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH Removal

54. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT LH Removal

55. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT RH Removal

56. DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH

57. DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH Removal

58. DISCONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH

59. DISCONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH Removal

60. SEPARATE NO. 1 FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM LH

61. SEPARATE NO. 1 FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM RH Removal

62. SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH

63. SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY RH Removal

64. DISCONNECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY

65. DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY

66. DISCONNECT SUCTION HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY

67. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE Removal

68. REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT Removal

69. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR Removal

70. REMOVE POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY

71. REMOVE COMPRESSOR AND MAGNETIC CLUTCH

72. REMOVE VENTILATION HOSE Removal

73. REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK ASSEMBLY Removal

74. REMOVE ENGINE WIRE Removal

75. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY

76. REMOVE TRANSVERSE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET Removal

77. REMOVE MANIFOLD STAY Removal

78. INSTALL ENGINE HANGERS Removal

79. REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY Removal

80. REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR ASSEMBLY Removal

81. REMOVE TRANSVERSE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR Removal

82. REMOVE TRANSVERSE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR Removal

83. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH Removal

84. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH (for 2WD) Removal

85. REMOVE NO. 2 TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET

(a) Remove the bolt and the transmission control cable bracket.
86. REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP

(a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the wire harness.
(b) Remove the 3 bolts and 3 clamps.
87. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS

(a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the wire harness.
88. REMOVE BREATHER PLUG HOSE

(a) Disconnect the breather plug hose from the oil filler tube.
89. DISCONNECT CONNECTORS

(a) Disconnect the transmission wire connector.
(b) Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.
(c) Disconnect the 2 speed sensor connectors.
90. REMOVE NO. 1 TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and No. 1 transmission control cable bracket.
91. REMOVE NO. 1 OIL COOLER INLET TUBE

(a) Using union nut wrench (17 mm) and a wrench, disconnect the No. 1 oil cooler inlet tube.
92. REMOVE NO. 1 OIL COOLER OUTLET TUBE

(a) Using union nut wrench (17 mm) and a wrench, disconnect the No. 1 oil cooler outlet tube.
93. REMOVE TRANSMISSION OIL FILTER TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the ATF level gauge.

(b) Remove the bolt and oil cooler tube clamp.

(c) Remove the bolt and transmission oil filter tube sub-assembly.
(d) Remove the O-ring from the oil filter tube sub-assembly.
94. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and bracket with the flywheel housing under cover.

(b) Turn the crankshaft to gain access and remove the 6 bolts while holding the crankshaft pulley bolt with a wrench.
NOTE: One of the 6 bolts has a different color than the other ones.

(a) Put matchmarks on the transmission case and torque converter clutch assembly.
(b) Remove the torque converter clutch assembly from the automatic transaxle assembly.
96. INSPECT TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
HINT: Testing and Inspection