Transmission Removal

REMOVAL
1. REMOVE LEVEL GAUGE
2. RAISE VEHICLE

NOTICE: Make sure that the vehicle is securely supported.

3. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
4. REMOVE FRONT AND CENTER EXHAUST PIPES
a. Disconnect he 2 heated oxygen sensor.
Torque: 44 Nm (450 kgf-cm, 33 ft. lbs.)

HINT: At the time of installation please refer to the following items
^ Before installing the heated oxygen sensor, twist the sensor wire counterclockwise 3 and 1/2 turns.
^ After installing the heated oxygen sensor wire should not twist. If it is twisted, remove the heated oxygen sensor and reinstall it.

b. Remove the 2 bolts and front floor center brace.
Torque: 7.4 Nm (75 kgf-cm, 65 inch lbs.)





c. Remove the 4 bolts, nuts and 2 gaskets from the LH and RH front TWC.
Torque: 44 Nm (450 kgf-cm, 33 ft. lbs.)

HINT: At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Replace the used nuts and gaskets with new ones.

d. Remove the 2 bolts and support bracket.
Torque: 44 Nm (450 kgf-cm, 33 ft. lbs.)





e. Remove the 4 bolts and 2 gaskets from the tail pipe.
Torque: 44 Nm (450 kgf-cm, 33 ft. lbs.)

HINT: At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Replace the used gaskets with new ones.

f. Disconnect the front and center exhaust pipes from the 2 rings and remove them.





5. REMOVE LH AND RH FRONT TWC
Remove the 6 nuts, 2 gaskets, LH and RH front TWC.
Torque: 62 Nm (630 kgf-cm, 46 ft. lbs.)

HINT: At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Replace the used nuts and gaskets with new ones.





6. REMOVE HEAT INSULATOR
Remove the 2 nuts, 3 bolts and 2 heat insulators.
7. REMOVE BOLT AND FILLER PIPE

HINT: At the time of installation, please refer to the following item
Replace the used O-ring with a new one.

8. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT





9. DISCONNECT SHIFT CONTROL ROD
Remove the nut and disconnect the rod
Torque: 13 Nm (130 kgf-cm, 9 ft. lbs.)
10. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER PIPE





a. Loosen the 2 union nuts from the transmission.
Torque: 44 Nm (450 kgf-cm, 33 ft. lbs.)

NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the oil cooler pipe.





b. Disconnect the 3 set bolts of the clamp.
Torque: 5.4 Nm (55 kgf-cm, 48 inch lbs.)
c. Disconnect the 2 oil cooler pipes from the transmission.
11. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH MOUNTING BOLT





a. Remove the 2 bolts and flywheel housing under cover.
Torque: 18 Nm (185 kgf-cm, 13 ft. lbs.)
b. Turn the crankshaft to gain access to each bolt.





c. Hold the crankshaft pulley nut with a wrench and remove the 6 bolts.
Torque: 48 Nm (490 kgf-cm, 35 ft. lbs.)

HINT: At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
First install the black colored bolt and then the 5 other bolts.





12. SUPPORT TRANSMISSION WITH JACK





13. REMOVE 4 ENGINE REAR MOUNTING SET BOLTS
Torque: 26 Nm (270 kgf-cm, 20 ft. lbs.)





14. DISCONNECT CONNECTORS AND WIRE HARNESS
a. Tilt down the transmission.

NOTICE: Take care so that the cooling fan does not come in contact with the fan shroud.

b. Disconnect the following connectors:
(1) O/D direct clutch speed sensor connector
(2) Vehicle speed sensor connector
(3) Park/neutral position switch connector
(4) Solenoid connector
c. Disconnect the wire harness from the clamp on the transmission.





15. REMOVE TRANSMISSION
Remove the 10 bolts and transmission.
Torque:
17 mm head: 72 Nm (730 kgf-cm, 53 ft. lbs.)
14 mm head: 37 Nm (380 kgf-cm, 27 ft. lbs.)





HINT: At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Lift the front side of the engine.