Transaxle Control

F4A51 - Automatic Transmission
TRANSAXLE CONTROL

TRANSAXLE CONTROL 3.0L:

TRANSAXLE CONTROL:

TRANSAXLE CONTROL:

SERVICE POINTS


<< A >>
STARTER MOTOR REMOVAL
Remove the starter motor with the starter motor harness still connected, and secure it inside the engine compartment away from the engine.


<< B >>
TRANSAXLE MOUNT BRACKET REMOVAL
Jack up the transaxle assembly gently and then remove the transaxle mounting.







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ENGINE ASSEMBLY SUPPORTING
Set special tools MB991453 and MZ203827 to the vehicle to support the engine assembly.







<< D >>
TIE ROD END/LOWER ARM DISCONNECTION


CAUTION: Before using special tool MB991113 or MB990635, loosen the tie rod end mounting nut. Only loosen the nut; do not remove it from the ball joint.
Support special tool MB991113 or MB990635 with a cord, etc. to prevent it from coming off.







<< E >>
DRIVE SHAFT/DRIVE SHAFT AND INNER SHAFT DISCONNECTION


CAUTION: Do not pull on the driveshaft; doing so will damage the TJ; be sure to use a pry bar.
Do not insert the pry bar so deep as to damage the oil seal.
Do not damage the transaxle oil seal with the spline of the driveshaft.


1. Insert the pry bar between the transaxle case and the driveshaft as shown to remove the driveshaft.<2.4L ENGINE, 3.0L ENGINE-LH>

CAUTION: Do not damage the transaxle oil seal with the spline of the inner shaft.






2. If the inner shaft and transaxle are tightly joined, tap the center bearing bracket lightly with a plastic hammer, etc. to remove the drive shaft and inner shaft from the transaxle.<3.0L ENGINE-RH>
3. Cover the transaxle case with a shop towel to prevent foreign material from entering it.



<< F >>
DRIVE PLATE BOLTS/TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY LOWER PART COUPLING BOLTS/TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL





1. Support the transaxle assembly by using a transaxle jack.
2. Remove the drive plate bolts while turning the crankshaft.
3. Pry the torque converter towards the transaxle side. Remove the torque converter with the transaxle.
4. Remove the transaxle assembly lower bolts and lower the transaxle assembly.







>> A <<
TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
Inserting the torque converter into the transaxle oil pump so that the shown dimension is approximately:

12.2 mm (0.48 inch) <2.4L ENGINE>
9.4 mm (0.37 inch) <3.0L ENGINE>

Install the transaxle. assembly to the engine.






>> B << TRANSAXLE MOUNT STOPPER INSTALLATION
Install the transaxle mount stopper so that the arrow mark points as shown in the illustration.