Transmission Assembly Removal and Installation from Vehicle (For 4WD Models)
Transmission Assembly: Removal and Installation from Vehicle (For 4WD Models)
Components
Removal
1) Drain transmission oil. Refer to [M/T Oil: Changing] Removal and Replacement.
2) Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
3) Remove the shift selector assembly. Refer to [Shift Control: Removal and Installation] FS6R31A.
4) Remove the LH fender protector. Refer to [Front Fender Protector: Removal and Installation] Front Fender Protector Removal and Installation.
5) Remove the crankshaft position sensor (POS) from the M/T assembly.
CAUTION:
Do not damage the sensor edge.
6) Remove the undercovers using power tool.
7) Remove the front crossmember using power tool.
8) Remove the starter motor. Refer to [Starter Motor: Removal and Installation (VQ40DE)] Service and Repair.
9) Remove the front and rear propeller shafts. Refer to [Propeller Shaft: Removal and Installation] 2F1310 Type (2F1310), [Propeller Shaft: Removal and Installation] 2S1330 Type (2S1330), [Rear Propeller Shaft: Removal and Installation] 3S1330 Type (3S1330) [Rear Propeller Shaft: Removal and Installation] 3S1330-2BJ100 Type (3S1330-2BJ100).
10) Remove the left and right front exhaust tubes. Refer to [Exhaust System: Removal and Installation] Removal and Installation.
11) Remove the clutch operating cylinder from the transmission. Refer to [Clutch Release Mechanism: Removal and Installation [6M/T] Removal and Installation ].
12) Support the transmission using a suitable jack.
13) Remove the nuts securing the insulator to the crossmember.
14) Remove the crossmember using power tool.
WARNING:
Support the transmission using suitable jack.
15) Tilt the transmission slightly to gain clearance between the body and the transmission, then disconnect the air breather hoses. Refer to [Air Breather Hose: Removal and Installation] Air Breather Hose Removal and Installation.
16) Disconnect the following:
- Back-up lamp switch connector
- Park/neutral position (PNP) switch connector
- ATP switch connector
- Neutral 4LO switch connector
- Wait detection switch connector
- Transfer control device connector
17) Remove the wiring harness from the retainers.
18) Remove the transmission to engine bolts using power tool.
19) Separate the transmission from the engine and remove it from the vehicle.
WARNING:
Support manual transmission while removing it.
Installation
Installation is the reverse order of removal.
- When installing the transmission to the engine, tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
CAUTION:
- When installing be careful to avoid interference between transmission main drive gear and clutch cover.
- After installation, check for oil leakage and oil level. Refer to [M/T Oil: Checking] Procedures.
- If flywheel is removed, align dowel pin with the smallest hole of flywheel. Refer to [Engine Unit: Disassembly and Assembly] Disassembly and Assembly.
- When replacing an engine or transmission you must make sure the dowels are installed correctly during re-assembly.
- Improper alignment caused by missing dowels may cause vibration oil leaks or breakage of drivetrain components.