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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLEOVERDRIVE UNIT ±
AX±66
2. CHECK COUNTER DRIVE GEAR PRELOAD
(a) Hold the O/D planetary gear in a vise with soft jaws.
HINT: Do not let the counter drive gear touch the vise.
(b) Using a tension gauge, measure the preload.
Preload (at starting):
9.2±15.3 N (940±1,560 g, 2.1±3.4 lb)
HINT: Turn the counter drive gear right and left several
times before measuring the preload.
3. REMOVE O/D ONE±WAY CLUTCH AND OUTER RACE
(a) Remove the snap ring.
(b) Remove the retaining plate.
(c) Remove the O/D one±way clutch with outer race.
(d) Remove the 2 retainers from both sides of the O/D one±
way clutch.
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AX±72
HINT: Turn the counter drive gear right and left several
times before measuring the preload.
(c) Lock the adjusting nut with one locking washer tab. Bend
the locking washer tab until it is flat with the adjusting nut
groove.
9. INSTALL NO.3 OVERDRIVE PLANETARY THRUST
WASHER
10. INSTALL PINION SHAFT PLUGS
Install the 4 plugs into the pinion shaft.
11. INSTALL OVERDRIVE ONE±WAY CLUTCH AND RE-
TAINING PLATE
(a) Install the one±way clutch into the outer race.
(b) Install the 2 retainers on both sides of the one±way clutch.
(c) Install the one±way clutch into the overdrive planetary
gear.
HINT: Be sure that the one±way clutch is installed in the
correct direction.
(d) Install the retaining plate.
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AX±73
(e) Install the snap ring.
12. CHECK OPERATION OF O/D ONE±WAY CLUTCH
(a) Install the overdrive direct clutch into the one±way clutch.
(b) Hold the overdrive direct clutch and turn the intermediate
shaft. The shaft should turn freely clockwise and should
lock counterclockwise.
(c) Remove the overdrive direct clutch.
OVERDRIVE CASE DISASSEMBLY
1. REMOVE C0 ACCUMULATOR PISTON FROM OVER-
DRIVE CASE
(a) Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring.
(b) Remove the retaining plate and 2 springs.
(c) Remove the accumulator piston.
(d) Remove the O±ring from the piston.
AX041±02
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AX±115
(b) Place the No.1 one±way clutch onto the rear planetary
gear.
16. INSTALL SECOND BRAKE
(a) Install the flange, facing the flat end upward.
(b) Install the 3 discs and plates.
Install in order:
P=Plate D=Disc
D±P±D±P±D±P
(c) Place the piston return spring into the case.
(d) Place the second brake drum into the case.
HINT: Align the groove of the drum with the bolt.
(e) Place the snap ring into the case so that end gap is
installed into the groove.
(f) While compressing the piston return spring over the drum
with screwdriver, install the snap ring into the groove.
(g) Be sure that the end gap of the snap ring is not aligned
with one of cutouts.
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AX03X±01
D01057
Engine Hood
Cruise Control Actuator
RH Drive ShaftAir Cleaner
Assembly
Shift Control Cable
LH Drive Shaft Plug for Line
Pressure TestBattery TrayBatteryBattery
Insulator Snap Ring
Exhaust manifold
Bracket Hole CoverTorque Converter ClutchShift Control
Cable Clamp
Starter
x6
ClipHold±Down
Clamp
26 (265, 19)
15 (150, 11)
34 (350, 25)
39 (400, 29)
66 (670, 48)48 (490, 35)
32 (330, 24)41 (420, 30)
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf) : Specified torque
Non±reusable part Snap Ring
20 (200, 15)
20 (200, 14)
13 (130, 9)
x5Exhaust Manifold
Plate w/ Cruise Control :
California:
Exhaust Manifold Plate
34 (350, 25)
Exhaust manifold Bracket
California:
± AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A541E)AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT
AX±21
1941 Author: Date:
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT
COMPONENTS
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Q10172
Front
Q10064
Rear
Q04660
Q10036
Z14284
Left and lower AX±28
± AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A541E)AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT
1948 Author: Date:
(d) Remove the 6 bolts and 4 nuts.
Torque:
19 mm head bolt: 181 N´m (1,850 kgf´cm, 134 ft´lbf)
14 mm head bolt: 32 N´m (330 kgf´cm, 24 ft´lbf)
Nut: 36 N´m (370 kgf´cm, 27 ft´lbf)
(e) Remove the front frame assembly.
33. SUPPORT TRANSAXLE WITH A TRANSMISSION
JACK
34. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH MOUNT-
ING BOLTS
Turn the crankshaft to gain access to each bolt, remove the 6
bolts with holding the crankshaft pulley bolt by a wrench.
Torque: 41 N´m (420 kgf´cm, 30 ft´lbf)
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
First install black colored bolt and then the 5 other bolts.
35. REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD PLATE
(a) Remove the bolt, nut and exhaust manifold plate.
Torque:
Except California: 20 N´m (200 kgf´cm, 15 ft´lbf)
California: 34 N´m (350 kgf´cm, 25 ft´lbf)
36. REMOVE 3 LOWER TRANSAXLE±TO±ENGINE
BOLTS
Torque: 46 N´m (470 kgf´cm, 34 ft´lbf)
37. REMOVE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
Separate the transaxle and engine, and lower the transaxle.
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AX040±01
AT0952
SST
AT0953
SST
AT3306
Hold
Lock
Free
Turn
AT2821
AX±30
± AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A541E)TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH AND DRIVE PLATE
1950 Author: Date:
TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH
AND DRIVE PLATE
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT ONE±WAY CLUTCH
(a) Install SST into the inner race of the one±way clutch.
SST 09350±32014 (09351±32020)
(b) Install SST so that it fits in the notch of the converter hub
and outer race of the one±way clutch.
SST 09350±32014 (09351±32010)
(c) With the torque converter clutch standing on its side,the
clutch locks when turned counterclockwise, and rotates
freely and smoothly clockwise.
If necessary, clean the converter and retest the clutch.
Replace the converter if the clutch still fails the test.
2. MEASURE DRIVE PLATE RUNOUT AND INSPECT
RING GEAR
(a) Set up a dial indicator, and measure the drive plate run-
out.
(b) Check the damage of the ring gear.
Maximum runout: 0.20 mm (0.0079 in.)
If the runout is not within specification or ring gear is damaged,
replace the drive plate.
Torque: 83 N´m (850 kgf´cm, 61 ft´lbf)
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± AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A541E)TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH AND DRIVE PLATE
AX±31
1951 Author: Date:
3. MEASURE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SLEEVE
RUNOUT
(a) Temporarily mount the torque converter clutch to the drive
plate. Set up a dial indicator and measure the torque con-
verter clutch sleeve runout.
Maximum runout: 0.30 mm (0.0118 in.)
If the runout is not within the specification, try to correct by reori-
enting the installation of the converter.
HINT:
Mark the position of the converter to ensure the correct installa-
tion.
(b) Remove the torque converter clutch.