Removal and Replacement
Transmission ReplacementRemoval Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Install the engine support fixture.
3. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
4. Disconnect the transaxle electrical connector.
5. Disconnect shift control cable bracket with cable attached.
6. Remove the upper transaxle case to engine bolts (1-6).
7. Remove the upper bolt from rear transaxle mount.
8. Disconnect the oxygen sensor connector.
9. Remove the engine frame.
10. Remove the left and right drive axles from the transaxle.
11. Remove the torque converter cover.
12. Remove the flywheel to torque converter bolts. Mark the flywheel to converter relationship to ensure proper reassembly.
13. Disconnect Input speed sensor electrical connectors.
14. Remove the engine to transaxle brace.
15. Remove the transaxle fluid filler tube.
16. Remove the right transaxle mount.
17. Remove the remaining transaxle to engine bolts.
18. Remove the transaxle from vehicle using an appropriate transmission jack.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the transaxle into the vehicle and align the engine alignment dowels (1 and 6).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Install the lower transaxle case to engine bolts. ^ Tighten the lower transaxle bolts to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the right transaxle mount.
4. Install the transaxle fluid filler tube.
5. Install the transaxle brace to engine.
^ Tighten the transaxle brace to engine bolts to 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.).
6. Connect the input speed sensor electrical connectors.
Important:
^ Align the mark made on the torque converter with the mark made on the flywheel made in the disassembly unless installing a new converter.
^ Tighten all the torque converter to flywheel bolts twice.
7. Install the flywheel to torque converter bolts.
^ Tighten the flywheel to torque converter bolts to 63 Nm (47 ft. lbs.).
8. Install the torque converter cover.
Important: Use care when installing the right side drive axle into the transaxle case. The splined shaft of the drive axle can easily damage the seal.
9. Install the left drive axle and the right drive axle to the transaxle.
10. Install the engine frame.
11. Connect the oxygen sensor connector.
12. Lower the vehicle.
13. Install the upper transaxle case to engine bolts.
^ Tighten the upper transaxle bolts to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).
14. Install the top bolt of the left transaxle mount.
^ Tighten the left transaxle bolt to 58 Nm (42 ft. lbs.).
15. Connect the shift control cable and the shift control cable bracket.
16. Check adjustment of the shift cables. Re-adjust as needed.
17. Connect the transaxle electrical connector.
18. Install the air cleaner assembly.
19. Connect the negative battery cable.
20. Flush the transmission cooler.
21. Check and adjust the transaxle fluid level.
22. Road test the vehicle and check for transaxle leaks.
23. Check front end alignment.