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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [FN4A-EL]

BME051719090201

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the battery, battery tray and battery box. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3, AJ].)

3. Remove the air cleaner component. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3].)

4. Remove the front tires and splash shield.

5. Drain the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [FN4A-EL].)

  Warning

  • Improperly jacking a transaxle is dangerous. It can slip off the jack and may cause serious injury.

  Caution

  • To prevent the torque converter and transaxle from separating, remove the transaxle without tilting it toward the torque converter.

6. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

7. Install in the reverse order of removal.

8. Add ATF to the specified level.

(See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [FN4A-EL].)

9. Perform the mechanical system test. (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST [FN4A-EL].)

Service item | Test item
--- | ---
Line pressure test | Stall test | Time lag test | Road test
ATX replacement | X |  |  |
ATX overhaul | X | X | X | X
Torque converter replacement | X | X |  |
Oil pump replacement | X |  |  |
Clutch system replacement | X |  | X | X

  X :
Test to be performed after the service work

1 | Oil pressure switch connector
2 | GND wiring harness
3 | TR switch connector
4 | Transaxle connector
5 | Input/turbine speed sensor connector
6 | VSS connector
7 | Transaxle mounting bolt (upper side)
8 | Starter (See STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3, MZR-CD (RF Turbo)].)
9 | End plate cover
10 | Tie-rod end ball joint (See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
11 | Stabilizer control link
12 | Lower arm ball joint
13 | Drive shaft (See DRIVE SHAFT (L3) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
14 | Joint shaft (See JOINT SHAFT (L3) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
15 | Selector cable (See Selector Cable Removal Note.) (See Selector Cable Installation Note.)
16 | Oil hose
17 | Torque converter installation nuts (See Torque Converter Nuts Removal Note.) (See Torque Converter Nuts Installation Note.)
18 | Transverse member
19 | Engine mount member (See Engine Mount Member Installation Note.)
20 | No.2 engine mount rubber (See No.2 Engine Mount Installation Note.)
21 | No.2 engine mount bracket (See No.2 Engine Mount Installation Note.)
22 | No.1 engine mount bracket (See No.1 Engine Mount Installation Note.)
23 | No.4 engine mount bracket (See No.4 Engine Mount Bracket Installation Note.)
24 | Transaxle mounting bolt (lower side)
25 | Transaxle (See Transaxle Removal Note.) (See Transaxle Installation Note.)

## Selector Cable Removal Note

1. Remove the clip.

2. Remove the selector cable.

## Torque Converter Nuts Removal Note

1. Use a flathead screwdriver to prevent the drive plate from rotating, remove the torque converter nuts from the starter installation hole.

## Transaxle Removal Note

  Warning

  • Verify that the transaxle is securely supported by the jack. If the transaxle falls off, serious injury or death and damage to the vehicle could result. Before removing the transaxle, make sure that the transaxle is securely supported by a jack.

1. Support the engine using the SST.

2. Support the transaxle on a jack.

3. Remove the transaxle mounting bolts.

4. Remove the transaxle.

## Transaxle Installation Note

  Warning

  • Verify that the transaxle is securely supported by the jack. If the transaxle falls off, serious injury or death and damage to the vehicle could result. Before installing the transaxle, make sure that the transaxle is securely supported by a jack.

1. Set the transaxle on a jack and lift it.

2. Align the holes by turning the torque converter.

3. Install the transaxle mounting bolts.

Tightening torque

  37.3-52.0 N·m
  {3.8-5.3 kgf·m, 28-38 ft·lbf}

## No.4 Engine Mount Bracket Installation Note

1. Install the No.4 engine mount bracket to the transaxle, and temporarily tighten the bolt and nut.

2. Temporarily tighten the through-bolt of No.4 engine mount rubber and bracket.

3. Tighten the nut and through-bolt of No.4 engine mount bracket in the order shown in the figure.

  Caution

  • After tightening nut 2, and tighten nut 1 again.

Tightening torque

  Nut 1, 2, 3: 66.6-93.1 N·m {6.8-9.4 kgf·m, 49.2-68.6 ft·lbf}
  Bolt 4: 85.3-116.6 N·m {8.7-11.8 kgf·m, 63.0-85.9 ft·lbf}

## No.1 Engine Mount Installation Note

  Caution

  • Align the transaxle bolt holes with the engine mount exactly. Any misalignment can result in bolts and bolt holes becoming damaged or stripped during installation.

1. Use the SST (engine support) to make sure that the transaxle bolt holes and No.1 engine mount are aligned.

2. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque.

Tightening torque

  66.6-93.1 N·m {6.8-9.4 kgf·m, 49.2-68.6 ft·lbf}

## No.2 Engine Mount Installation Note

  Caution

  • Temporarily tighten the through-bolt of the No.2 engine mount after installing the engine mount member, and then tightening the through-bolt.

## Engine Mount Member Installation Note

1. To install the engine mount member, put the No.2 engine mount stud bolts through the engine mount member installation holes.

2. Install the engine mount member bolts A and nut B.

Tightening torque

  Bolt A: 63.7-89.2 N·m {6.5-9.0 kgf·m, 47.1-65.0 ft·lbf}
  Nut B: 66.6-93.1 N·m {6.8-9.4 kgf·m, 49.2-68.6 ft·lbf}

3. Remove the SST (engine support).

4. Tighten nuts C.

Tightening torque

  Nut C: 66.6-93.1 N·m {6.8-9.4 kgf·m, 49.2-68.6 ft·lbf}

5. Tighten the through-bolt of No.2 engine mount.

Tightening torque

  85.3-116.6 N·m {8.7-11.8 kgf·m, 63.0-85.9 ft·lbf}

## Torque Converter Nuts Installation Note

1. Use a flathead screwdriver to prevent the drive plate from rotating.

  Caution

  • Loosely and evenly tighten the torque converter nuts, then further tighten them to the specified tightening torque.

2. Tighten the torque converter nuts.

Tightening torque

  34.3-60.8 N·m
  {3.5-6.1 kgf·m, 25.3-44.8 ft·lbf}

## Selector Cable Installation Note

1. Install the selector cable to the bracket securely.

  Caution

  • Bending the selector cable as shown in the figure will damage the cable and it may become loose when shifted. When installing the selector cable, hold it straight.

2. Install the clip as shown in the figure.

  Note

  • Install the selector cable to the manual shaft lever with the clip side of the selector cable end facing the front of the vehicle.

3. Install the selector cable to the manual shaft lever in such a way that the selector cable does not bear a load.

4. Verify that the end of the manual shaft lever sticks out of the end of the selector cable.

5. Install the selector cable to the selector cable bracket securely.

6. Adjust the selector cable.

(See SELECTOR CABLE ADJUSTMENT.)

7. Verify that the selector cable is securely installed.

(See SELECTOR LEVER INSPECTION.)