Automatic Transaxle System: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Remove the battery terminal. ("-", "+")
- Remove the heat shield(A). (Bolt: 1EA(B), Retainer: 3EA(C))
- Remove the battery and the battery tray(A).
- Removal of air cleaner and air intake hose.
- Disconnect the air flow sensor connector(A) and breather hose(B).
- Air cleaner upper cover(C) and air intake hose(D).
- Air cleaner lower(A) (Bolt: 3EA(B)).
- Remove the solenoid valve connector(A).
- Remove the transaxle range switch connector(A).
- Remove the control cable(A) to transaxle range switch mounting nut(B).
- Remove the clip(A) of the control cable(B).
- Remove the input shaft speed sensor connector(A).
- Remove the output shaft speed sensor connector(A).
- Remove the transaxle earth cable(A).
- Remove the oil cooler hose(A).
NOTE: To prevent entry of dust or foreign matter, plug the disconnected hoses and transaxle fittings.
- Remove the start motor cable mounting bolts(A, B).
- Remove the power steering eye bolt(A).
- Remove the steering u-joint(A) mounting bolt.
NOTE: Mark a mating line on the steering column universal joint and the gear box before disassembling to make the installation easier.
- Remove the start motor mounting bolt(A) (1EA).
- Install the special tools (09200-38001, 09200-1C000), the engine support fixture and the adapter, on the engine assembly.
NOTE: When using the special tool, be careful that the hook holder of the special tool doesn't wear the cowl top cover.
- Remove the transaxle-mounting bracket.
- Body mounting bolts(A) (Upper side)
- Insulator bolt(A).
- Body mounting bolts(A) (Left side)
- Transaxle mounting bracket(A).
- Remove front oxygen sensor, engine oil pressure switch(A), crank position sensor(B) connector mounting bracket(C).
- Remove the transaxle mounting to the engine bolts(A).
- Lift up the vehicle.
- Remove the drain plug(A) and drain the automatic transaxle fluid.
- Remove the tire
- Separate the tie rod end(A) from the pin(B) and nut(C).
- Remove the pin(A) and hub nut(B) from the front axle(C).
- Remove the ABS wheel speed sensor(A).
- Remove the knuckle mounting bolts(A).
- Remove the caliper(A).
- Hang the caliper assembly(A).
- Remove the knuckle from the drive shaft.
- Remove the drive shaft(A) from the transaxle(B).
- Remove the side cover(A).
- Remove the power return hose(A) and drain the power steering oil.
- Disconnect the rear oxygen sensor connector(A).
- Remove the front muffler(A).
- Remove the front roll stopper-mounting bolt(A).
- Remove the rear roll stopper-mounting bolt(A).
- Remove the vehicle speed sensor connector(A).
- Install the jack(A).
- Remove the sub frame(A).
- Remove the start motor mounting bolt.
- Remove the engine to the torque converter mounting bolts(A). (4EA)
- Install the jack(A) for supporting transaxle.
- Remove the engine to automatic transaxle mounting bolts.
- Transaxle to engine mounting bolt(A).
- Engine to transaxle mounting bolt(A).
- Engine oil pan to transaxle mounting bolts(B).
- Remove the transaxle.