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Transmission Case Section

  1. Remove the reduction driven gear.
    1. Straighten the staked portion, and remove the lock nut.
      NOTE: Set the range select lever to "P".
      Fig 1: Identifying Reduction Driven Gear
      G02003186
    2. Using the ST1 and ST2, extract the reduction driven gear.
      NOTE: ST1 499737000 PULLER
      ST2 899524100 PULLER SET
      Fig 2: Removing Reduction Driven Gear, Using (ST1) & (ST2)
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    3. Using the ST, extract the reduction drive gear.

      ST 499737100 PULLER SET

      Fig 3: Removing Reduction Drive Gear Using (ST)
      G02003188
  2. Remove transfer valve body and transfer duty solenoid.
    1. Disconnect connector from transfer duty solenoid.
    2. Remove transfer valve body and transfer duty solenoid.
      Fig 4: Removing Transfer Valve Body & Transfer Duty Solenoid
      G02003189
    3. Pull out inlet filter.
      Fig 5: Identifying Inlet Filter
      G02003190
  3. Remove the parking pawl, return spring and shaft.
    Fig 6: Removing Parking Pawl, Return Spring & Shaft
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  4. Loosen the taper roller bearing mounting bolts.
    Fig 7: Identifying Taper Roller Bearing Mounting Bolts
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  5. Place two wooden blocks on the workbench, and stand the transmission case with its rear end facing down.
    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to scratch the rear mating surface of the transmission case.
    • Note that the parking rod and drive pinion protrude from the mating surface.
    Fig 8: Placing Two Wooden Blocks On Workbench & Standing Up Transmission Case
    G02003193
  6. Remove the oil pan.
    NOTE: Use a scraper to remove oil pan.
    Fig 9: Removing Oil Pan
    G02003194
  7. Disconnect the harness connectors for the solenoids, duty solenoids, ATF temperature sensor and the ground cord.
    Fig 10: Identifying Components Within Transmission Oil Pan Area Of Case
    G02003195
  8. Remove the control valve body.
    CAUTION: When removing control valve body, be careful not to interfere with transfer duty solenoid wiring.
    Fig 11: Identifying Control Valve Body
    G02003196
  9. Remove vehicle speed sensor 2 (front) and torque converter turbine speed sensor.
    Fig 12: Identifying Vehicle Speed Sensor 2 (Front) & Torque Converter Turbine Speed Sensor
    G02003197
  10. Remove transmission harness.
    Fig 13: Removing Transmission Harness From Transmission
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  11. Remove the oil pump housing.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to lose the total end play adjusting thrust washer.
    Fig 14: Removing Oil Pump Housing
    G02003199
  12. Remove 2-4 brake seal.
    Fig 15: Identifying 2-4 Brake Seal
    G02003200
  13. Take out the high clutch and reverse clutch assembly.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to lose thrust needle bearing.
    Fig 16: Identifying High Clutch & Reverse Clutch Assembly
    G02003201
  14. Take out the high clutch hub and the thrust bearing.
    Fig 17: Identifying High Clutch Hub & Thrust Bearing
    G02003202
  15. Take out the front sun gear and the thrust bearing.
    Fig 18: Identifying Front Sun Gear & Thrust Bearing
    G02003203
  16. Pull out leaf spring.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to bend leaf spring during removal.
    NOTE: Remove it while pressing down on lower leaf spring.
    Fig 19: Identifying Leaf Spring
    G02003204
  17. Remove snap ring and thrust needle bearing.
    Fig 20: Identifying Snap Ring & Thrust Needle Bearing
    G02003205
  18. Take out retaining plate, drive plate and driven plate of 2-4 brake.
    Fig 21: Taking Out Retaining Plate, Drive Plate & Driven Plate Of 2-4 Brake
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  19. Take out the thrust needle bearing, planetary gear assembly and the low clutch assembly.
    Fig 22: Taking Out Thrust Needle Bearing, Planetary Gear Assembly & Low Clutch Assembly
    G02003207
  20. Remove snap ring.
    Fig 23: Identifying Snap Ring
    G02003208
  21. Take out 2-4 brake return spring.
    Fig 24: Taking Out 2-4 Brake Return Spring
    G02003209
  22. Take out 2-4 brake piston and piston retainer.
    CAUTION: When removing the brake piston 2-4 and piston retainer, be careful not to rub or bump them against the transmission case.
    Fig 25: Taking Out 2-4 Brake Piston & Piston Retainer
    G02003210
  23. Separate 2-4 brake piston and piston retainer.
    Fig 26: Separating 2-4 Brake Piston & Piston Retainer
    G02003211
  24. Pull out leaf spring.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to bend leaf spring during removal.
    Fig 27: Identifying Leaf Spring
    G02003212
  25. Remove snap ring.
    Fig 28: Identifying Snap Ring
    G02003213
  26. Take out retaining plate, drive plate, driven plate and dish plate.
    Fig 29: Identifying retaining plate, drive plate, driven plate & dish plate
    G02003214
  27. Turning the case upside down, take out the one-way clutch inner race, retainer and wave spring.
    NOTE: After loosening all socket bolts, place the side of the transmission case on the floor.
    Fig 30: Identifying Socket Bolts For One-Way Clutch Inner Race, Retainer And Wave Spring
    G02003215
  28. Take out the low & reverse piston by applying compressed air.
    Fig 31: Taking Out Low & Reverse Piston By Applying Compressed Air
    G02003216
  29. Using ST, remove ATF filter.
    NOTE: If any of the clutches or brakes are abnormally worn, replace ATF filter and oil seal with new ones.

    ST 498545400 OIL FILTER WRENCH

    Fig 32: Removing ATF Filter
    G02003217
  30. Pull off the straight pin of manual lever.
    Fig 33: Pulling Off Straight Pin Of Manual Lever
    G02003218
  31. Remove bolts securing select lever, then remove select lever, manual lever and parking rod.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the lips of the press-fitted oil seal in the case.
    Fig 34: Removing Bolts Securing Select Lever
    G02003219
  32. Remove the detention spring.
    Fig 35: Removing Detention Spring
    G02003220
  33. Remove the inhibitor switch.
    Fig 36: Removing Inhibitor Switch
    G02003221
  34. Remove parking support.
    Fig 37: Removing Parking Support
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