Repair Procedures: Removal
- Remove the following items;
- Engine cover (A).
- Air cleaner assembly and air duct (B).
(Refer to CYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLY )
- Battery and battery tray (C).
(Refer to "CYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLY " )
- Remove the ground line after removing the bolt (A).
- Disconnect the solenoid valve connector (A) and inhibitor switch connector (B).
- Remove the control cable (C) after removing the nut (A) and the bolt (B).
Tightening Torque:
(A) 9.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)
(B) 14.7 ~ 21.6 N.m(1.5 ~ 2.2 kgf.m, 10.9 ~ 15.9 lb-ft)
- Disconnect the hose (B) after removing the automatic transaxle fluid cooler hose clamp (A).
- Remove the wiring clips (A).
- Remove the solenoid valve connector and inhibitor switch connector wiring mounting bracket (A).
- Remove the hood assembly.
(Refer to HOOD .)
- Remove the cowl top cover.
(Refer to COWL TOP COVER .)
- Remove the wiper motor.
(Refer to WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER SYSTEM .)
- Remove the cowl complete assembly panel (A).
- Using the engine support fixture (Support SST No.: 09200-2S200, Adapter SST No.: 09200-2S100, Beam SST No.: 09200-38001/3N000), hold the engine and transaxle assembly safely.
- Remove the automatic transaxle upper mounting bolt (A-2ea) and the starter motor mounting bolt (B-2ea).
Tightening Torque:
(A, B) 42.2 ~ 54.0 N.m (4.3 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)
- Remove the mounting cover (A).
- Remove the automatic transaxle mounting support bracket bolt (A).
Tightening Torque:
88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.8 lb-ft)
- Remove the under cover (A).
- Remove the drive shaft assembly.
(Refer to DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY .)
- Remove the bracket (A).
- Remove the roll rod support bracket (C) after removing bolt (A, B).
Tightening Torque:
(A) 49.0 ~ 68.6 N.m (5.0 ~ 7.0 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 50.6 lb-ft)
(B) 107.9 ~ 127.5 N.m (11.0 ~ 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 ~ 94.1 lb-ft)
- Remove the dust cover (A).
- Remove the torque converter mounting bolt (A-4ea) with rotating the crankshaft.
Tightening Torque:
45.1 ~ 52.0 N.m (4.6 ~ 5.3 kgf.m, 33.3 ~ 38.3 lb-ft)
- Remove the drive shaft cover (A).
- Remove the lower mounting bolts (A-4ea, B-1ea) of lower part of the transaxle, and the left side cover and remove the transaxle assembly by supporting it with a jack.CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage other system or parts near by when removing the engine and transaxle assembly.
Tightening torque:
(A) 43 ~ 49 N.m (4.3 ~ 4.9 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 35.4 lb-ft)
(B) 43 ~ 55 N.m (4.3 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)