Automatic Transaxle Replacement

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY (A246E)








COMPONENTS

REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY
2. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER NO.2
3. REMOVE BATTERY





4. REMOVE BATTERY CARRIER
a. Remove the 4 bolts and battery carrier.
5. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY WITH HOSE





6. REMOVE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the nut from the control shaft lever.
b. Disconnect the control cable from the control shaft lever.
c. Remove the clip and disconnect the control cable from the control cable bracket.





7. REMOVE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE SUPPORT
a. Disconnect the wire harness clamp and control cable from the control cable support.
b. Remove the bolt and control cable support.
8. REMOVE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET NO.1
a. Remove the 2 bolts and control cable bracket.





9. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS
a. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the 2 wire harnesses.
b. Remove the bolt and disconnect the wire harness clamp bracket.





c. Remove the bolt and disconnect the wire harness clamp bracket.
10. DISCONNECT CONNECTOR
a. Disconnect the transmission wire connector.
b. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.
c. w/o ABS: Disconnect the speedometer sensor connector.





11. REMOVE TRANSMISSION OIL FILLER TUBE
a. Remove the ATF lever gauge.
b. Remove the 2 bolts, oil cooler tube clamp and oil filler tube.
c. Remove the O-ring from the oil filler tube.





12. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER INLET TUBE NO.1
a. Using SST, disconnect the oil cooler inlet tube No.1.
SST 09023-12701
13. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER OUTLET TUBE NO.1
a. Using SST, disconnect the oil cooler outlet tube No.1.
SST 09023-12701
14. DISCONNECT OXYGEN SENSOR CONNECTOR
a. Remove the foot rest.
b. Pull up the floor carpet.
c. Disconnect the oxygen sensor connector.





15. SUSPEND ENGINE ASSEMBLY
a. Disconnect the 2 PCV hoses.
b. Install the No.1 and No.2 engine hangers in the correct direction.
Parts No.:
No.1 engine hanger: 12281-22021
No.2 engine hanger: 12281-15040
Bolt: 91512-B1016
Torque: 38 Nm (387 kgf-cm, 28 ft. lbs.)
c. Attach the engine chain hoist to the engine hangers.

CAUTION: Do not attempt to hang the engine by hooking the chain to any other parts.

16. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
17. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
18. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
19. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
a. Remove the drain plug and gasket, and drain ATF.
b. Install a new gasket and drain plug.
Torque: 18 Nm (180 kgf-cm, 13 ft. lbs.)
20. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY FRONT
21. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
SST 09520-01010, 09520-24010 (09520-32040)
22. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
SST 09520-01010, 09520-24010 (09520-32040)
23. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CASE PROTECTOR
a. Remove the 2 bolts and case protector.





24. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY
a. Disconnect the starter connector.
b. Open the terminal cover.
c. Remove the nut and disconnect the starter wire.
d. Remove the 2 bolts, then remove the starter.
25. SUPPORT AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
a. Support the automatic transaxle with a transmission jack.





26. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR LH
a. Remove the 5 bolts, nut and engine mounting insulator LH.





27. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET LH
a. Remove the 3 bolts and engine mounting bracket LH.





28. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR REAR
a. Remove the bolt from the engine mounting bracket rear.





b. Remove the 3 nuts, bolt and engine mounting insulator rear from the suspension member.





29. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR FRONT
a. Remove the bolt and nut from the engine mounting bracket front.





30. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY CENTER
a. Remove the 4 bolts, dynamic damper and member sub-assembly center with engine mounting insulator front.





31. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET FRONT
a. Remove the 2 bolts and engine mounting bracket front.





32. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET REAR
a. Remove the 3 bolts and engine mounting bracket rear.
33. REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING UNDER COVER





34. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
a. 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 yellowish green colored bolt.





b. Remove the 6 bolts.
c. Separate and remove the automatic transaxle.
35. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
36. INSPECT TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
SST 09350-32014 (09351-32010, 09351-32020)
37. INSTALL TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
a. Install the torque converter clutch to the automatic transaxle.





b. Using vernier calipers, measure the dimension A between the transaxle fitting part of the engine and the converter fitting part of the drive plate.





c. 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 (b).
Standard: A + 1 mm (0.04 inch) or more

NOTICE: Remember to minus the thickness of the straight edge.





38. INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
a. Install the automatic transaxle and 6 bolts to the engine.
Torque:
Bolt A: 64 Nm (650 kgf-cm, 47 ft. lbs.)
Bolt B: 46 Nm (470 kgf-cm, 34 ft. lbs.)
Bolt C: 23 Nm (235 kgf-cm, 17 ft. lbs.)





b. Install the 6 torque converter mounting bolts.
Torque: 28 Nm (285 kgf-cm, 20 ft. lbs.)

HINT: First install the yellowish green colored bolt and then the remaining 5 bolts.

39. INSTALL FLYWHEEL HOUSING UNDER COVER





40. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET REAR
a. Install the engine mounting bracket rear to the automatic transaxle with the 3 bolts.
Torque: 64 Nm (652 kgf-cm, 47 ft. lbs.)





41. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET FRONT
a. Install the engine mounting bracket front to the automatic transaxle with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 64 Nm (652 kgf-cm, 47 ft. lbs.)





42. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY CENTER
a. Install the dynamic damper, member sub-assembly center with engine mounting insulator front and 4 bolts.
Torque:
Bolt A: 52 Nm (530 kgf-cm, 38 ft. lbs.)
Bolt B: 60 Nm (612 kgf-cm, 44 ft. lbs.)





43. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR REAR
a. Install the engine mounting insulator rear and bolt to the engine mounting bracket rear.
Torque: 65 Nm (662 kgf-cm, 48 ft. lbs.)





b. Tighten the 3 nuts and bolt.
Torque: 52 Nm (530 kgf-cm, 38 ft. lbs.)





44. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET LH
a. Install the engine mounting bracket LH to the automatic transaxle with the 3 bolts.
Torque: 52 Nm (530 kgf-cm, 38 ft. lbs.)





45. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR LH
a. Install the engine mounting insulator LH with the 5 bolts and nut.
Torque:
Bolt: 52 Nm (530 kgf-cm, 38 ft. lbs.)
Nut: 80 Nm (815 kgf-cm, 59 ft. lbs.)





46. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR FRONT
a. Install to the engine mounting bracket front with the bolt and nut.
Torque: 52 Nm (530 kgf-cm, 38 ft. lbs.)





47. INSTALL STARTER ASSEMBLY
a. Install the starter with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 39 Nm (400 kgf-cm, 29 ft. lbs.)
b. Connect the starter connector.
c. Install the starter wire and nut.
Torque: 9.8 Nm (100 kgf-cm, 7 ft. lbs.)
d. Close the terminal cover.
48. INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CASE PROTECTOR
a. Install the case protector with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 18 Nm (182 kgf-cm, 14 ft. lbs.)
49. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
50. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
51. INSTALL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY FRONT
52. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
53. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
54. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS EELS
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.)
55. INSTALL OXYGEN SENSOR CONNECTOR
a. Connect the oxygen sensor connector.
b. Install the floor carpet and foot rest.
56. INSTALL TRANSMISSION OIL FILLER TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Temporarily install the oil cooler outlet tube No.1.
b. Temporarily install the oil cooler inlet tube No.1.
c. Coat a new O-ring with ATF, and install them to the oil filler tube.
d. Install the oil filler tube to the automatic transaxle.





e. Install the oil cooler tube clamp with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 5.5 Nm (56 kgf-cm, 49 inch lbs.)
f. Install the ATF lever gauge.
57. INSTALL OIL COOLER OUTLET TUBE NO.1
a. Tighten the oil cooler outlet tube No.1.
Torque: 35 Nm (350 kgf-cm, 25 ft. lbs.)





58. INSTALL OIL COOLER INLET TUBE NO.1
a. Tighten the oil cooler inlet tube No.1.
Torque: 35 Nm (350 kgf-cm, 25 ft. lbs.)
59. CONNECTOR
a. Connect the transmission wire connector.
b. Connect the park/neutral position switch connector.
c. w/o ABS: Connect the speedometer sensor connector.





60. INSTALL WIRE HARNESS
a. Install the wire harness clamp bracket with the bolt.
Torque: 13 Nm (130 kgf-cm, 9 ft. lbs.)





b. Install the wire harness clamp bracket and 2 wire harnesses with the 3 bolts.
Torque:
Bolt A: 26 Nm (260 kgf-cm, 19 ft. lbs.)
Bolt B: 10 Nm (102 kgf-cm, 7 ft. lbs.)
Bolt C: 13 Nm (132 kgf-cm, 10 ft. lbs.)
61. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET NO.1
a. Install the control cable bracket with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 12 Nm (122 kgf-cm, 9 ft. lbs.)





62. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE SUPPORT
a. Install the control cable support with the bolt.
Torque: 12 Nm (122 kgf-cm, 9 ft. lbs.)
b. Connect the control cable and wire harness to the control cable support.





63. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
a. Temporarily install the control cable to the control shaft lever with the nut.
b. Install the control cable and clip to the bracket.





64. INSTALL BATTERY CARRIER
a. Install the battery carrier with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 13 Nm (132 kgf-cm, 10 ft. lbs.)
65. INSTALL BATTERY
66. INSTALL AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY WITH HOSE
Torque: 7.0 Nm (71 kgf-cm, 62 inch lbs.)
67. INSTALL CYLINDER HEAD COVER NO.2
Torque: 7.0 Nm (71 kgf-cm, 62 inch lbs.)
68. INSTALL HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY
Torque: 13 Nm (132 kgf-cm, 10 ft. lbs.)
69. INSPECT HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY
70. ADJUST HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY
71. ADD AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
Fluid type: T-IV
Capacity: 3.0 liters (3.2 US qts, 2.6 Imp.qts)
72. INSPECT AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
73. ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION
74. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION
75. INSPECT FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
76. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL (W/ABS)
77. RESET MEMORY