Transmission Removal, Inspection, and Installation
TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLYRemoval and Installation
COMPONENTS (2WD MODELS)
COMPONENTS (AWD MODELS)
REMOVAL
CAUTION: When removing the A/T assembly from engine, first remove the crankshaft position sensor (POS) from the A/T assembly. Be careful not to damage sensor edge.
1. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
2. Remove engine cover.
3. Remove A/T fluid level gauge.
4. Remove engine undercover with power tool.
5. Remove exhaust front tube and center muffler with power tool. Refer to Removal and Installation.
6. Remove three way catalyst. Refer to Removal and Installation.
7. Remove rear propeller shaft. Refer to Removal and Installation (2WD models) or Removal and Installation (AWD models).
8. Remove front propeller shaft. (AWD models) Refer to Removal and Installation.
9. Remove control rod. Refer to Control Device Removal and Installation.
10. Remove crankshaft position sensor (POS) from transmission assembly.
CAUTION:
^ Do not subject it to impact by dropping or hitting it.
^ Do not disassemble.
^ Do not allow metal filings, etc., to get on the sensor's front edge magnetic area.
^ Do not place in an area affected by magnetism.
11. Remove starter motor. Refer to Removal and Installation.
12. Remove rear cover plate. (2WD models) Refer to Removal and Installation (2WD Model).
13. Remove rear plate cover from converter housing part. Refer to Removal and Installation (2WD Model), Removal and Installation (AWD Model).
14. Turn crankshaft, and remove the four tightening bolts for drive plate and torque converter.
CAUTION: When turning crankshaft, turn it clockwise as viewed from the front of the engine.
15. Remove dynamic damper. (AWD models) Refer to Removal and Installation (AWD Model).
16. Support transmission assembly with a transmission jack.
CAUTION: When setting the transmission jack, be careful not to allow it to collide against the drain plug.
17. Remove rear engine mounting member with power tool.
18. Remove engine mounting insulator (rear).
19. Remove air breather hose. Refer to Removal and Installation.
20. Disconnect A/T assembly harness connector.
21. Remove A/T fluid charging pipe from A/T assembly.
22. Remove O-ring from A/T fluid charging pipe.
23. Remove fluid cooler tube.
24. Plug up openings such as the A/T fluid charging pipe hole, etc.
25. Remove bolts fixing transmission assembly to engine with power tool.
26. Remove transmission assembly from vehicle. (2WD models)
^ Secure torque converter to prevent it from dropping.
^ Secure transmission assembly to a transmission jack.
27. Remove transmission assembly with transfer assembly from vehicle. (AWD models)
^ Secure torque converter to prevent it from dropping.
^ Secure transmission assembly to a transmission jack.
28. Remove transfer assembly from transmission assembly with power tool. (AWD models) Refer to Removal and Installation.
INSPECTION
Installation and Inspection of Torque Converter
After inserting a torque converter to a transmission, be sure to check distance A to ensure it is within the reference value limit.
Distance A: 25.0 mm (0.98 inch) or more
INSTALLATION
Install the removed parts in the reverse order of the removal, while paying attention to the following work.
^ When installing transmission assembly to the engine, attach the fixing bolts in accordance with the following standard.
For 2WD models
For AWD models
Align the positions of tightening bolts for drive plate with those of the torque converter, and temporarily tighten the bolts. Then, tighten the bolts with the specified torque.
Tightening Torque: 51 Nm (5.2 kgf-m, 38 ft. lbs.)
CAUTION:
^ When turning crankshaft, turn it clockwise as viewed from the front of the engine.
^ When tightening the tightening bolts for the torque converter after fixing the crankshaft pulley bolts, be sure to confirm the tightening torque of the crankshaft pulley mounting bolts.
^ After converter is installed to drive plate, rotate crankshaft several turns and check to be sure that transmission rotates freely without binding.
^ Install crankshaft position sensor (POS). Refer to Removal and Installation (2WD Model), Removal and Installation (AWD Model).
^ After completing installation, check fluid leakage, fluid level, and the A/T positions of A/T. Refer to Changing A/T Fluid, Adjustment of A/T Position, Checking of A/T Position.