Automatic Transaxle Repair Procedures (A4CF2)

Removal

CAUTION:
- Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
- To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector portion.

NOTE:
- Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection.

1. Remove the engine cover.
(refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly in EM group)
2. Remove the battery (A) after removing the battery terminal.




3. Remove the air duct assembly (A).




4. Remove the air cleaner assembly (D) by disconnecting the AFS(Air Flow Sensor) connector (A), the clamp (B) and the ECM connector (C).




5. Remove the battery tray (A).




6. Remove the ground cable from transaxle (A).




7. Disconnect the inhibitor switch connector (A), solenoid valve connector (B) and the input speed sensor connector (C).




8. Disconnect the output speed sensor connector (A).




9. Remove the control cable assembly (A).




10. Remove the oil cooler hoses (A).




11. Install the special tools (09200-38001), the engine support fixture and the adapter on the engine assembly.




12. Remove the transaxle upper mounting bolts (A-2ea) and the starter motor mounting bolts (B-2ea).




13. After removing the four bolts, take the transaxle insulator mounting bracket (A) off.




14. Remove the steering joint assembly bolt (A). (refer to Steering column/shaft in ST group)




15. Remove the front wheels and tires. (refer to removal in SS group)
16. Remove the side mud cover (A).




17. Remove the under shield cover (A, B).








18. Drain the transaxle fluid by removing the oil drain plug (A).




19. Remove the lower arm ball joint mounting nut, the stabilizer link mounting nut, and the tie rod end mounting nut from the front knuckles. (refer to Front suspension system in SS group)
20. Remove the roll stopper mounting bolts (A, B).








21. Remove the muffler hanger rubber (A).




22. Supporting the sub frame (A) with a jack and the Special tool (09624-38000), remove the mounting bolts.(refer to Stabilizer's removal in SS group)




23. Disconnect the drive shafts (A,B) from the transaxle.








24. Remove the torque converter assembly mounting bolts (A-4ea).




25. Remove one mounting bolt from the transaxle side and the other from the engine side.
26. Supporting the transaxle with a jack, remove the transaxle lower mounting bolts (A-3ea, B-1ea).




27. Lowering the jack slowly, remove the transaxle.

CAUTION:
When removing the transaxle assembly, be careful not to damage any surrounding parts or body components.

Installation

1. Install the transaxle lower mounting bolts (A-3ea, B-1ea) after fitting the transaxle assembly into the engine assembly.

Tightening torque :
43-55Nm (4.3-5.5kgf.m, 31.1-39.8lb-ft)




2. Install one mounting bolt from the transaxle side and the other from the engine side.

Tightening torque :
43-55Nm (4.3-5.5kgf.m, 31.1-39.8lb-ft)

3. Install the torque converter assembly mounting bolts (A-4ea).

Tightening torque :
46-53Nm (4.6-5.3kgf.m, 33.3-38.3lb-ft)




4. Connect the drive shafts (A, B) to the transaxle.








5. Supporting the sub frame (A) with a jack and the Special tool(09624-38000), install the mounting bolts. (refer to Stabilizer's installation in SS group).

Tightening torque :
140-160Nm (14-16kgf.m, 101-118lb-ft)




6. Install the muffler hanger rubber (A).




7. Install the roll stopper mounting bolts (A, B).

Tightening torque :
50-65Nm (5-6.5kgf.m, 36.2-47.0lb-ft)








8. Install the lower arm ball joint mounting nut, the stabilizer link mounting nut, and the tie rod end mounting nut to the front knuckles. (refer to Front suspension system in SS group)
9. Install the under shield cover (A, B).








10. Install the side mud cover (A).




11. Install the front wheels and tires. (refer to installation in SS group)
12. Install the steering joint assembly bolt (A). (refer to Steering column/shaft in ST group)




13. Install the transaxle insulator mounting bracket bolts (A).

Tightening torque :
60-80Nm (6.0-8.0kgf.m, 43.4-57.9lb-ft)




14. Install the transaxle upper mounting bolts (A-2ea) the starter motor mounting bolts (B-2ea).

Tightening torque :
[A] 60-80Nm (6.0-8.0kgf.m, 43.4-57.9lb-ft)
[B] 43-55Nm (4.3-5.5kgf.m, 31.1-39.8lb-ft)




15. Remove the special tool (09200-38001).




16. Connect the transaxle oil cooler hoses (A) to the tubes by fastening the clamps.




17. Install the control cable assembly (A).




18. Install the output speed sensor connector (A).




19. Connect the inhibitor switch connector (A), solenoid valve connector (B) and the input speed sensor connector (C).




20. Install the ground cable (A) to transaxle.




21. Install the battery tray (A).




22. Install the air cleaner assembly (D) by connecting the AFS(Air Flow Sensor) connector (A), the clamp (B) and the ECM connector (C).




23. Install the air duct assembly(A).




24. Install the battery (A) and the battery terminal.




25. Install the engine cover.
(refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly in EM group)
After completing the installation perform the following procedure;
A. Adjust the shift cable.
B. Refill the transaxle fluid.
C. Clean the battery posts and cable terminals with sandpaper and grease them to prevent corrosion before installing.

NOTE:
When replacing the automatic transaxle, reset the automatic transaxle's values by using the High- Scan Pro.
1) Connect the Hi-Scan Pro connector to the data link connector under the crash pad and power cable to the cigar jack under the center facia.
2) Turn the ignition switch on and power on the Hi-Scan Pro.
3) Select the vehicle's name.
4) Select 'AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE'.
5) Select 'RESETTING AUTO T/A VALUES' and perform the procedure




6) Perform the procedure by pressing F1 (REST).