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Repair Procedures: Installation

  1. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    CAUTION:

    If the oil seal on the transaxle case side is damaged and fluid is leaking, replace the oil seal with a new unit. When installing the new oil seal, use the specialized tool (oil seal installer, 09453-3L240).

    NOTE:

    After replacement or reinstallation procedure of the automatic transaxle assembly, must perform procedures below.

    • Adding automatic transaxle fluid. Refer to HYDRAULIC SYSTEM (FLUID) .
    • After servicing the automatic transaxle or TCM, clear the diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) using the GDS tool. Diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) cannot be cleared by disconnecting the battery.
    • When deleting diagnostic trouble code, use the GDS as possible.
    • When replacing the automatic transaxle, reset the automatic transaxle's values by using the GDS.
    • Perform TCM learning after replacing the transaxle to prevent slow transaxle response, jerky acceleration and jerky startup. Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE CONTROL SYSTEM (REPAIR PROCEDURES) .
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