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INTRODUCTIONSTANDARD BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS ±
IN±10
STANDARD BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
IN008±02
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INTRODUCTIONSTANDARD BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS ±
IN±11
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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLEDESCRIPTION ±
AX±1
DESCRIPTION
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Type of TransaxleA541E
Type of Engine1MZ±FE
Torque Converter Clutch Stall Torque Ratio1.8 : 1
Torque Converter Clutch Lock±up MechanismEquipped
Gear Ratio 1st Gear
2nd Gear
3rd Gear
O/D Gear
Reverse Gear2.810
1.549
1.000
0.735
2.296
Transaxle Number of Discs and Plates
O/D Direct Clutch (C
0)
Forward Clutch (C
1)
Direct Clutch (C
2)
2nd Brake (B
2)
First and Reverse Brake (B
3)
O/D Brake (B
0)
2 / 2
5 / 5
3 / 3
3 / 3
6 / 6
3 / 3
B1 Band Width mm (in.)25 (0.98)
ATF TypeATF D±@@@@@: [g 2] or DEXRON®@@@@@: [g
3](DEXRON®@@@@@: [g 2])
Capacity liter (US qts, Imp.qts) A/T
D/F6.75(7.1, 5.9)
0.85 (0.9, 0.7)
AX0CH±05
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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLEOPERATION ±
AX±4
Power from the engine transmitted to the input shaft via the torque converter clutch is then transmitted
to the planetary gears by the operation of the clutch.
By operation of the brake and one±way clutch, either the planetary carrier or the planetary sun gear
are immobilized, altering the speed of revolution of the planetary gear unit.
Shift change is carried out by altering the combination of clutch and brake operation.
Each clutch and brake operates by hydraulic pressure; gear position is decided according to the throttle
opening angle and vehicle speed, and shift change automatically occurs.
The conditions of operation for each gear position are shown on the following illustrations:
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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLEOPERATION ±
AX±5
3. HYDRAULIC CONTROL SYSTEM
The hydraulic control system is composed of the oil pump, the valve body, the solenoid valves, the accu-
mulators, the clutches and brakes as well as the fluid passages which connect all of these components.
Based on the hydraulic pressure created by the oil pump, the hydraulic control system governs the hy-
draulic pressure acting on the torque converter clutch, clutches and brakes in accordance with the ve-
hicle driving conditions.
There are three solenoid valves on the valve body.
The No.1 and No.2 solenoid vales are turned on and off by signals from the ECM to operate the shift
valves and change the gear shift position.
The SL solenoid valve is operated by signals from the ECM to engage or disengage the lock±up clutch
of the torque converter clutch.
The SLN solenoid valve is operated by signals from the ECM to control the engagement speed and
reduce gear shift shock.
AX01A±0B
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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLEPREPARATION ±
AX±8
EQUIPMENT
Feeler gaugeCheck major clearance.
Vernier calipersCheck length of second coast
brake piston rod.
Dial indicator with magnetic baseCheck piston stroke and end play
of the output shaft.
Dial indicatorCheck inside diameter of
major bushing.
Straight edgeCheck side clearance of oil pump.
Torque wrench
LUBRICANT
ItemCapacityClassification
Automatic transaxle fluid:
Dry fill
Drain and refill
6.75 liters (7.10 US qts, 5.94 Imp.qts)
2.5 liters (2.6 US qts, 2.2 Imp.qts)
ATF D±@@@@@: [g 2] or
DEXRON®@@@@@: [g
3](DEXRON®@@@@@: [g 2])
Differential oil0.85 liters (0.89 US qts, 0.75 Imp.qts)
ATF D±@@@@@: [g 2] or
DEXRON®@@@@@: [g
3](DEXRON®@@@@@: [g 2])
SSM (SPECIAL SERVICE MATERIALS)
08826±00090Seal Packing 1281,
THREE BOND 1281 or equivalent
(FIPG)Differential LH bearing retainer
Differential RH retainer
08833±00070Adhesive 1324,
THREE BOND 1324 or equivalentDifferential RH retainer set bolt
AX02N±02
AX01V±08
AX02P±02
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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLECOMPONENT PARTS REMOVAL ±
AX±28
49. REMOVE PIN, SPRING AND PARKING LOCK PAWL
DIFFERENTIAL COMPONENT PARTS
REMOVAL
1. MEASURE DIFFERENTIAL TOTAL PRELOAD
Using a small torque wrench, measure the total preload
and make a note of it.
2. REMOVE LH BEARING RETAINER
(a) Remove the 6 bolts.
(b) Using a large screwdriver, remove the LH bearing retain-
er.
NOTICE: Wrap the screwdriver tip in a rag, etc. to avoid
damaging the case and retainer.
3. REMOVE RH RETAINER
(a) Remove the 5 bolts.
AX02S±04
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6. REMOVE TRANSAXLE CAP
(a) Remove the bolt.
(b) Using pliers, pull out the drive pinion cap.
(c) Remove the O±rings from the cap.
7. MEASURE DRIVE PINION PRELOAD
Using a small torque wrench, measure the drive pinion
preload.
Preload (Reused bearing at starting):
0.5±0.8 N´m (5±8 kgf´cm, 4.3±6.9 in.´lbf)
The total preload measured in step 1 minus the drive pin-
ion preload equals 0.1±0.2 N´m (1.3±2.0 kgf´cm, 1.1±1.7
in.´lbf). If the result is not within this specification, the side
bearing preload is suspect.
8. REMOVE COUNTER DRIVEN GEAR
(a) Using a chisel and hammer, loosen the staked part of the
nut.
(b) Using SST to hold the gear, remove the nut.
SST 09330±00021, 09350±32014 (09351±32032)