Removal and Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

^ Tools Required
- J 28467-A Universal Support Fixture
- J 28467-89 Universal Support Fixture Adapters
- J 28712 Drive Axle Boot Protectors

1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable (3).





2. Remove the hood bolts and the hood assembly with assistants.

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

3. Remove the battery hold down bolt and bracket.
4. Remove the battery.
5. Disconnect the transaxle electrical connections.
6. Disconnect the speedometer cable.
7. Remove the TV cable adjustment cover and the TV cable (4) from the accelerator cable at the top of the transaxle.
8. Remove the shift select cable adjustment nut (1) from the end of the shift select cable. Remove the shift select cable from the manual select cable joint.
9. Remove one retaining clip and the shift select cable from the bracket at the top of the transaxle case.
10. Loosen the accelerator cable adjustment nuts.
11. Disconnect the accelerator cable from the bracket at the top of the transaxle.
12. Remove the harness from the bracket (2) from the rear of the transaxle case.
13. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the vehicle speed sensor (VSS).





14. Remove one clip and the speedometer cable (1) from the speedometer driven gear case.
15. Disconnect the starter electrical connections.
16. Remove the starter bolts.
17. Remove the starter and the spacer plate.





18. Remove the following components from the cooler pipes:
^ The two clamps
^ The inlet fluid cooler hose (1,4)
^ The outlet fluid cooler hose (5)

IMPORTANT: Plug the fluid cooler hoses to prevent transaxle cooler leakage.

19. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
20. Lower the vehicle.
21. Remove one upper rear transaxle mount-to-bulkhead bolt.
22. Remove 2 upper transaxle-to-engine retaining bolts from the transaxle.





23. Remove one bolt and the negative (-) battery cable (3) from the transaxle case.





24. Use J 28467-A and J 28467-89 in order to install and support the engine.
25. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
26. Remove both of the front tire/wheel assemblies.
27. Place a drain pan or suitable container under the transaxle fluid pan.
28. Remove the transaxle drain plug. Drain the transaxle fluid.





29. Remove the twelve retaining clips (1) and the right and the left splash shields (2) from the vehicle.
30. Remove the right and the left ball stud bolts.
31. Separate the control arms from the steering knuckles.
32. Install J28712 on the differential-side joints and the wheel-side joints of both drive axles.

NOTICE: J 28712 should be installed on any drive axle prior to service procedures on or near the drive axle. Failure to observe this can result in boot damage and possible joint failure. Refer information on the J 28712 and for proper drive axle removal and handling procedures.

33. Remove the right and the left drive axle assemblies from the vehicle.





34. Remove 3 bolts (1) and the rear engine torque rod (2) from the transaxle case.





35. Remove 2 bolts and the flywheel cover from the transaxle case housing (3).
36. Remove 6 flywheel-to-torque converter bolts (1) from the flywheel (5). In order to lock the flywheel, engage a standard flat-bladed tool with the , flywheel ring gear through the slot provided at the underside of the transaxle case housing.





37. Remove the muffler mounting bracket (2) from the rear engine mount bracket exhaust hanger (1).
38. Remove one lower rear engine mount-to-bulkhead bolt and the rear engine mount from the vehicle.
39. Remove two nuts, two bolts and the rear engine mount bracket from the transaxle.
40. Lower the vehicle.
41. Lower the engine slightly at the J 28467-A.
42. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
43. Support the transaxle with a suitable hydraulic jack.





44. Remove two retaining nuts (1) from the left transaxle mount (2).
45. Remove 2 bolts and the left transaxle mount and the bracket from the transaxle.
46. Remove one lower engine-to-transaxle retaining bolt and nut.
47. Remove one transaxle stud from the transaxle.
48. Remove the transaxle from the engine by carefully moving the transaxle away from the engine toward the left side of the engine compartment and very slowly lowering the transmission jack making sure no obstructions exist.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

^ Tools Required
- J 28467-A Universal Support Fixture
- J 28467 - 89 Universal Support Fixture Adapters
- J 28712 Drive Aide Boot Protectors

NOTICE: Automatic transmission oil cooler flushing must be performed when an automatic transmission is removed for service. The flushing procedure should be performed after the installation of the overhauled or replacement transmission. Failure to flush the system may cause damage to the system and its components.

IMPORTANT: Before installing the transaxle assembly apply grease around the cup at the center of the torque converter (1). This will ensure ease of assembly.





1. Measure the distance (2) shown in the figure. The distance should be more than 21.4 mm (0.85 inch). If the distance is less than 21.4 mm (0.85 inch), the torque converter is improperly installed. Reseat the torque converter properly onto the input shaft.
2. Use the following steps in order to install the transaxle to the engine block:
2.1. Use a suitable hydraulic jack in order to carefully raise the transaxle.
Ensure that no obstructions exist.
2.2. Install the transaxle to the engine block.

3. Install one transaxle stud to the transaxle.





4. Install one lower engine-to-transaxle retaining bolt (2) and nut (1).
^ Tighten the lower engine-to-transaxle retaining bolt and nut to 55 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





5. Install the left transaxle mount and bracket (1) to the transaxle. Secure with 2 bolts (2).
^ Tighten the left transaxle mount bracket bolts to 55 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).

6. Install two retaining nuts to the left transaxle mount. Tighten
^ Tighten the left transaxle mount retaining nuts to 55 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).

7. Remove the hydraulic jack from under the transaxle.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Raise the engine at the J28467-A.
10. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.





11. Install the rear engine mount bracket to the transaxle. Secure the bracket with two bolts and two nuts.
^ Tighten the rear engine mount bracket bolts and nuts to 55 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).

12. Install the rear engine mount to the bulkhead. Secure with one lower rear engine mount-to-bulkhead bolt.
^ Tighten the lower rear engine mount-to-bulkhead bolt to 55 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).





13. Install 6 flywheel-to-torque converter bolts. In order to lock the flywheel (4) engage a standard flat-bladed tool with the flywheel ring gear through the slot (3) provided at the underside of the transaxle case housing.
^ Tighten the flywheel-to-torque converter bolts to 19 Nm (14 ft. lbs.).

14. Install the flywheel cover to the transaxle case housing. Secure the cover with 2 bolts.
^ Tighten the flywheel cover bolts to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).

15. Install the right and left drive axle assemblies into the vehicle.
16. Remove J 28712 from the differential-side joints and wheel-side joints of both drive axles.





17. Install the rear engine torque rod assembly (2) to the transaxle case. Secure with 3 bolts (1).
^ Tighten the rear engine torque rod assembly bolts to 55 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).

18. Install the right and left control arms to the steering knuckles. Secure with ball stud bolts.
^ Tighten the ball bolts to 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.).





19. Install the right and left splash shields (2) to the vehicle. Secure with 12 retaining clips (1) .
20. Install the transaxle drain plug into the transaxle fluid pan. ^ Tighten transaxle drain plug to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).

21. Install both front tire/wheel assemblies.
22. Lower the vehicle.





23. Remove J 28467-89 and J 28467-A.
24. Connect the negative (-) battery cable. to the transaxle case. Secure with 1 bolt.
^ Tighten the negative battery cable-to-transaxle case bolt to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).

25. Install 2 upper transaxle-to-engine retaining bolts.
^ Tighten the upper transaxle-to-engine to 55 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).

26. Install one upper rear transaxle mount-to-bulkhead bolt.
^ Tighten the upper rear transaxle mount-to-bulkhead bolt to 55 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).

27. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
28. Install the starter motor to the transaxle. Secure the motor with 2 bolts.
^ Tighten the starter motor retaining bolts to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).

29. Connect the electrical connections to the starter motor.
30. Lower the vehicle.





31. Connect the inlet and the outlet fluid cooler hoses (1,5) to the fluid cooler pipes (3). Secure the hoses with two clamps.





32. Install the speedometer cable (1) into the speedometer driven gear case. Secure with the speedometer driven gear case retaining clip.
33. Connect the electrical connectors to the VSS, the shift solenoid wiring harness, and the PNP switch.





34. Install the engine wiring harness bracket (2) to the rear of the transaxle case. Secure the bracket with two bolts.
^ Tighten the engine wiring harness bracket bolts to 16 Nm (12 ft. lbs.).
35. Install the accelerator cable into the bracket at the top of the transaxle case.
36. Install the accelerator cable adjustment nuts.
37. Install the shift select cable (1) into the bracket at the top of the transaxle case. Secure the bracket with one retaining clip.
38. Install the shift select cable end into the manual select cable joint. Secure the cable end with the shift select cable adjustment nut.
39. Adjust the shift select cable.
40. Install the TV cable (4) to the accelerator cable.
41. Adjust the TV cable.
42. Install the TV cable adjustment cover.
43. Install the negative (-) battery cable (3).
44. Refill the transaxle, as necessary.