AWD: Removal and Installation: Removal
CAUTION:
- When removing the A/T assembly from engine, first remove the crankshaft position sensor (POS) from the A/T assembly.
- Be careful not to damage sensor edge.
- Shift the selector lever to "P" position, and then release the parking brake.
- Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
- Remove control rod from A/T shift selector assembly. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
- Remove propeller shaft assembly (rear). Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
- Remove propeller shaft assembly (front). Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
- Remove manual lever from A/T assembly. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
- Support A/T assembly with a transmission jack.CAUTION: When setting the transmission jack, be careful not to allow it to collide against the drain plug and overflow plug.
- Remove crankshaft position sensor (POS) from A/T assembly. Refer to
"DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
".CAUTION:
- Never subject it to impact by dropping or hitting it.
- Never disassemble.
- Never allow metal filings, etc. to get on the sensor's front edge magnetic area.
- Never place in an area affected by magnetism.
- Remove starter motor. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
- Remove rear plate cover. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
- Turn crankshaft, and remove the four tightening bolts for drive plate and torque converter.CAUTION: When turning the crankshaft, turn it clockwise as viewed from the front of the engine.
- Remove A/T fluid cooler tubes. Refer to "AWD: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
- Plug up openings such as the A/T fluid cooler tube hole.
- Disconnect A/T assembly harness connector and AWD solenoid harness connector.
- Remove harness and brackets.
- Remove bolts fixing A/T assembly to engine with a power tool.
- Remove air breather hose. Refer to "AWD: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
- Remove A/T assembly with transfer assembly from vehicle.CAUTION:
- Secure torque converter to prevent it from dropping.
- Secure A/T assembly to a transmission jack.
- Remove transfer assembly from A/T assembly with a power tool. Refer to "UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".