Automatic Transaxle Replacement
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY (ATM)
COMPONENTS
REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE
2. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
SST 09520-01010, 09520-24010 (09520-32040)
3. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
SST 09520-01010, 09520-24010 (09520-32040)
4. REMOVE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET NO.2
a. Remove the bolt and transmission control cable bracket No.2.
5. REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP
a. Disconnect the wire harnesses from the 2 clamps.
b. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 clamps.
6. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS
a. Remove the bolt and disconnect the wire harness.
7. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY
a. Disconnect the connector.
b. Remove the nut and disconnect the starter wire.
c. Remove the 2 bolts and starter assembly.
8. DISCONNECT CONNECTOR
a. Disconnect the transmission wire connector.
b. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.
c. Disconnect the 2 transmission revolution sensor connectors.
9. REMOVE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET NO.1
a. Remove the 2 bolts and transmission control cable bracket No.1.
10. REMOVE TRANSMISSION OIL FILLER TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the ATF level gauge.
b. Remove the bolt and oil cooler tube clamp.
c. Disconnect the breather hose.
d. Remove the bolt and transmission oil filler tube sub-assembly.
e. Remove the O-ring from the oil filler tube sub-assembly.
11. REMOVE OIL COOLER INLET TUBE NO.1
a. Using SST and a wrench, disconnect the oil cooler inlet tube No.1.
SST 09023-12701
12. REMOVE OIL COOLER OUTLET TUBE NO.1
a. Using SST and a wrench, disconnect the oil cooler outlet tube No.1.
SST 09023-12701
13. REMOVE TRANSVERSE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET
a. Remove the 3 bolts and engine mounting bracket FR.
14. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the 2 bolts.
b. Remove the exhaust pipe support bracket and flywheel under cover from the automatic transaxle.
c. Turn the crankshaft to gain access and remove the 6 bolts while holding the crankshaft pulley bolt with a wrench.
HINT: There will be one green colored bolt.
d. Remove the 10 bolts.
e. Separate and remove the automatic transaxle.
15. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
a. Put matchmarks on the transmission case and torque converter clutch assembly.
b. Remove the torque converter clutch assembly from the automatic transmission assembly.
16. INSPECT TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
SST 09350-32014 (09351-32010, 09351-32020)
17. INSTALL TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
a. Aligning the matchmarks on the transmission case and torque converter clutch assembly, engage the splines of the input shaft and turbine runner.
NOTICE: Do not push on the torque converter when aligning the matchmarks.
b. Engage the splines of the stator shaft and stator while turning the torque converter clutch assembly.
HINT: Turn the torque converter clutch assembly approximately 180°.
c. Turn the torque converter clutch assembly and align the matchmarks on the torque converter clutch assembly and transmission case to engage the key of the oil pump drive gear into the slot on the torque converter clutch assembly.
d. Using vernier calipers and a straight edge, measure the dimension "A" between the transaxle fitting part of the engine and the converter fitting part of the drive plate.
e. Using vernier calipers and a straight edge, measure the dimension "B" shown in the illustration and check that "B" is greater than "A" (measured in step (b)).
Standard: A + 1 (0.03937 inch) mm or more
NOTICE: Remember to minus the thickness of the straight edge.
18. INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
a. Install the automatic transaxle to the engine with the 10 bolts.
Torque:
Bolts A: 64 Nm (653 kgf-cm, 47 ft. lbs.)
Bolt B: 46 Nm (470 kgf-cm, 34 ft. lbs.)
Bolts C: 43 Nm (438 kgf-cm, 32 ft. lbs.)
b. Install the 6 torque converter clutch mounting bolts.
Torque: 41 Nm (418 kgf-cm, 30 ft. lbs.)
NOTICE: First install the green colored bolt, and then the remaining 5 bolts.
c. Install the exhaust pipe support bracket and flywheel housing under cover to the automatic transaxle with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 7.8 Nm (80 kgf-cm, 69 inch lbs.)
19. INSTALL TRANSVERSE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET
a. Install the engine mounting bracket FR to the automatic transaxle with the 3 bolts.
Torque: 64 Nm (653 kgf-cm, 47 ft. lbs.)
20. INSTALL OIL COOLER INLET TUBE NO.1
a. Install the oil cooler outlet tube No. 1.
Torque: 34 Nm (350 kgf-cm, 25 ft. lbs.)
21. INSTALL OIL COOLER OUTLET TUBE NO.1
a. Install the oil cooler outlet tube No.1.
Torque: 34 Nm (350 kgf-cm, 25 ft. lbs.)
22. INSTALL TRANSMISSION OIL FILLER TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Coat a new O-ring with ATF, and install it to the oil filler tube.
b. Install the oil filler tube to the automatic transaxle with the bolt.
Torque: 5.5 Nm (56 kgf-cm, 49 inch lbs.)
c. Install the oil cooler tube clamp with the bolt.
Torque: 5.5 Nm (56 kgf-cm, 49 inch lbs.)
d. Connect the breather hose to the oil filler tube.
e. Install the ATF level gauge.
23. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET NO.1
a. Install the control cable bracket No.1 with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 12 Nm (122 kgf-cm, 9 ft. lbs.)
24. CONNECT CONNECTOR
a. Connect the transmission wire connector.
b. Connect the park/neutral position switch connector.
c. Connect the 2 transmission revolution sensor connectors.
25. INSTALL STARTER ASSEMBLY
a. Install the starter assembly with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 37 Nm (377 kgf-cm, 27 ft. lbs.)
b. Connect the connector.
c. Connect the starter wire with the nut.
Torque: 9.8 Nm (100 kgf-cm, 87 inch lbs.)
26. CONNECT WIRE HARNESS
a. Connect the wire harness with the bolt.
Torque: 13 Nm (139 kgf-cm, 9 ft. lbs.)
27. INSTALL WIRE HARNESS CLAMP
a. Install the 2 clamps and 2 bolts.
Torque: 8.4 Nm (86 kgf-cm, 74 inch lbs.)
b. Connect the wire harnesses to the clamps.
28. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET NO.2
a. Install the transmission control cable bracket No.2 with the bolt.
Torque: 12 Nm (122 kgf-cm, 9 ft. lbs.)
29. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
30. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
31. INSTALL ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE
32. RESET MEMORY
33. PERFORM INITIALIZATION
Some systems need initialization when disconnecting the cable from the negative battery terminal.