Automatic Transaxle: Removal
- After removing the engine cover, remove the battery and the tray.
- Remove the air cleaner assembly.
- Disconnect the transaxle range switch connector, solenoid connector, and oil temperature sensor connector.
- Disconnect the speedometer sensor connector.
- Remove the control cable.
- Remove the oil cooler hose.
- Separate the power steering column shaft from the u-joint.
- Remove the steering oil pressure the return tube.
- Attach the special tool, engine support fixture, (J28467-B, J28467-125) to the engine hooks.
- Remove the transaxle mounting bolt and bracket.
- Remove the upper bolt of the transaxle torque converter housing.
- Lift up the vehicle.
- Remove the O2 sensor connector and the front muffler.
- Remove the drain plug and drain the automatic transaxle fluid.
- Remove the tie rod, the lower arm ball joint and the drive shaft.
- Remove the steering tube mounting bolt mounted on the sub-frame.
- Remove the front and the rear roll support bolt.
- Install the jack for the removal of the sub-frame.
- Remove the subframe mounting bolts and the subframe.
- Remove the starter motor.
- Remove the bell housing cover.
- Install the jack for the removal of the transaxle.
- Remove the connecting bolts between the drive plate and the torque converter while rotating the crank shaft.
- Remove the front roll support.
- Remove the rear roll support.
- Remove the automatic transaxle assembly by jack.
CAUTION:
- Engine and transmission mounting insulators should be installed as specified orders.
- Mounting bracket installation procedures.
- - Engine mounting bracket.
- - T/M mounting bracket.
- - Rear roll support mounting bracket.
- - Front roll support mounting bracket.
- When installing the front roll support mounting bracket, be especially careful not to crush the insulator. If crushed, idle vibration may occur.