Automatic Transaxle: Removal

(F4A42 Model) 

1. Remove the battery terminal and battery.
2. Remove the drain plug and drain the automatic transaxle fluid.
   Fig 1: Identifying Drain Plug

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3. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
4. Disconnect the speedometer sensor connector.
5. Disconnect the transaxle range switch connector, solenoid connector, and oil temperature sensor connector.
   Fig 2: Identifying Solenoid Connector

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6. Remove the oil cooler hose.
   Fig 3: Identifying Oil Cooler Hose

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7. Remove the control cable.
   Fig 4: Identifying Control Cable & Clip

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8. Remove the steering u-joint bolt and return tube mounting bolts.
   NOTE: Mark a mating line on the steering column universal joint and the gear box before disassembling to make the installation easier.
   Fig 5: Identifying Steering Column Shaft Universal Joint

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9. Separate the power steering oil pump hose.
   Fig 6: Separating Power Steering Oil Pump Hose

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10. Separate the power steering return hose.
    Fig 7: Separating Power Steering Return Hose

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11. Remove the upper connecting transaxle bolt.
12. Attach the special tools, engine support fixture, (J28467-B, J28467-125) to the engine hooks.
13. Remove the tire and caliper
    Fig 8: Removing Brake Caliper

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14. Separate the tie rod end.
    Fig 9: Separating Tie Rod End

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15. Remove the wheel speed sensor and the knuckle mounting bolt.
    Fig 10: Removing Wheel Knuckle Bolt

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16. Remove the transaxle mounting bracket.
    1. Insulator bolt
       Fig 11: Removing Transaxle Mounting Bracket Insulator Bolt

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    2. Body mounting bolt (Upper)
       Fig 12: Removing Upper Body Mounting Bolt

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    3. Body mounting bolt (Side)
       Fig 13: Removing Side Body Mounting Bolt

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    4. Transaxle side mounting bolt.
    Fig 14: Removing Transaxle Side Mounting Bolt

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17. Remove the front roll stopper.
    1. Insulator bolt
       Fig 15: Removing Front Roll Stopper Insulator Bolt

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    2. Stopper bolt (Upper)
       Fig 16: Removing Front Roll Stopper Upper Stopper Bolt

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    3. Stopper bolt (Lower)
    Fig 17: Removing Front Roll Stopper Lower Stopper Bolt

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18. Remove the rear roll stopper.
    1. Insulator bolt
       Fig 18: Removing Rear Roll Stopper Insulator Bolt

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    2. Stopper bolt
    Fig 19: Removing Rear Roll Stopper Bolt

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19. Remove the drive shaft.
20. Remove the subframe mounting bolts and the subframe.
    Fig 20: Removing Subframe Mounting Bolts

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21. Install the jack under the transaxle assembly.
    Fig 21: Installing Jack Under Transaxle Assembly

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22. Remove the automatic transaxle mounting lower bolts.
    Fig 22: Identifying Lower Transaxle Mounting Bolts

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23. Remove the engine to automatic transaxle bolts.
24. Remove the automatic transaxle assembly by jack.
    CAUTION:

    1. Engine and transmission mounting insulators should be installed as specified orders.
    2. Mounting bracket installation procedures.
       1. Engine mounting bracket.
       2. T/M mounting bracket.
       3. Rear roll stopper mounting bracket.
       4. Front roll stopper mounting bracket.
    3. When installing the front roll stopper mounting bracket, be especially careful not to crush the insulator. If crushed, idle vibration may occur.