Transmission Removal
Transmission RemovalSpecial Tools Required
^ Engine hanger, A and Reds AAR-T-12566, or equivalent, commercially available
^ Engine hanger attachment 07AAK-S5AA000
^ Front subframe adaptor EQS-02ACVC0
1. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
2. Remove the splash shield.
3. Remove the drain plug (A), and drain the automatic transmission fluid ATF. Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer (B).
4. Secure the hood in a vertical position with the support strut.
5. Before disconnecting the battery, make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio, then write down the frequencies for the radio's preset stations.
6. Disconnect the battery negative terminal, then remove the positive terminal.
7. Remove the battery hold-down bracket, then remove the battery and battery tray.
8. Remove the intake air duct and resonator.
9. Remove the harness clamp from the battery base, then remove the battery base.
10. Remove the starter cable (A) and harness clamp (B).
11. Remove the transmission ground cable (A), disconnect the solenoid harness connector (8P) (B) and CVT drive pulley speed sensor connector (C), and remove the harness clamp (D) from the transmission hanger (E).
12. Remove the spring clip (A) and washers (B).
13. Remove the two bolts securing the shift cable bracket (c), then separate the shift cable (D) from the control lever (E). Do not bent the shift cable excessively.
14. Disconnect the transmission range switch connector (A), CVT driven speed sensor connector (B), CVT speed sensor connector (C), and CVT speed sensor 2 connector (D).
15. Remove the ATF cooler hoses (A) from the ATF cooler lines (B). Turn the ends of the ATF cooler hoses up to prevent ATF from flowing out, then plug the ATF cooler hoses and lines.
NOTE: Check for any signs of leakage at the hose joints.
16. Disconnect the secondary H02S connector (A), and remove its harness (B) from the clamps (C).
17. Remove the front mount bolt (A) and nut (B).
18. Install the special tool and the commercially available engine hanger to support the engine using the stud (A) behind the EGR valve (B).
19. Insert a 5 mm Allen wrench (A) in the top of the ball joint pin (B), and remove the nut (C), then separate the stabilizer link (D) from the lower arm.
20. Remove the spring clips (E) and castle nuts (F), and separate the lower arms (G) from the knuckles (H).
21. Pry the driveshafts out of the differential
22. Disconnect the third H02S connector (A), and remove the third H02S harness (B) from its clamps (C).
23. Remove exhaust pipe A.
24. Remove the engine stiffeners (A) and flywheel cover (B).
25. Remove the eight drive plate bolts (c) one at a time while rotating the crankshaft pulley.
26. Remove the rear mount bolts.
27. Make the appropriate reference lines at positions A and B that line up with the center of the subframe mounting bolts (c).
28. Support the subframe with the special tool and a jack.
29. Remove the 10 x 1.25 mm bolts (A) and four subframe mounting bolts (B), then lower the subframe (C).
30. Remove the driveshafts from the differential. Coat all precision finished surfaces with clean engine oil, then tie plastic bags over the driveshaft ends.
31. Remove the transmission housing mounting bolts.
32. Place a jack under the transmission.
33. Remove the transmission mount bracket.
34. Remove the transmission housing mounting bolt (A), rear mount bracket bolts (B), and rear mount/bracket (C).
35. Pull the transmission away from the engine until it clears the dowel pins, then lower it on the jack.
36. Remove the flywheel (A) and starter (B) from the transmission.
37. Remove the front mount from the transmission.
38. Inspect the drive plate, and replace it if it's damaged.
Drive Plate Removal and Installation
1. Remove the drive plate (A) and washer (B) from the engine crankshaft.
2. Install the drive plate, and install the washer in the direction shown on the engine crankshaft.
3. Tighten the six bolts in a crisscross pattern.