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5. REMOVE TRANSMISSION WIRE
(a) Disconnect the transmission wire connectors.
(b) Remove the bolt and transmission wire.
6. INSTALL TRANSMISSION WIRE
(a) Coat a O-ring of the transmission wire connector with
AT F.
(b) Install the transmission wire with the bolt.
Torque: 5.4 NVm (55 kgfVcm, 48 in.Vlbf)
7. CONNECT TRANSMISSION WIRE
(a) Coat a O-ring of the ATF temperature sensor with ATF.
(b) Install the ATF temperature sensor with the lock plate and
bolt.
Torque: 6.6 NVm (67 kgfVcm, 58 in.Vlbf)
(c) Connect the 7 shift solenoid valve connectors.
8. I N S TA L L A U TO M AT I C T R A N S A X L E O I L PA N
SUB-ASSY
(a) Install the 2 magnets in the oil pan.
(b) Apply seal packing to the 18 bolts.
Seal packing:
THREE BOND 2430 or equivalent
(c) Install a new gasket, oil pan and 18 bolts to the transaxle
case.
Torque: 7.8 NVm (80 kgfVcm, 69 in.Vlbf)
NOTICE:
Since the bolts should be seal bolts, apply seal packing to
the bolts and tighten them within 10 minutes after applying.
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TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY ASSY (U151E)
REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER NO.1
2. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
(a) Remove the drain plug, gasket, and drain ATF.
(b) Install a new gasket and drain plug.
Torque: 49 NVm (500 kgfVcm, 36 ftVlbf)
3. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OIL PAN
SUB-ASSY
(a) Remove the 18 bolts, oil pan and gasket.
NOTICE:
Some fluid will remain in the oil pan. Remove all the pan
bolts, and carefully remove the oil pan assembly.
(b) Remove the 2 magnets from the oil pan.
(c) Examine particles in pan.
(1) Use the removed magnets to collect steel chips.
Look carefully at the chips and particles in the pan
and the magnet to anticipate the type of wear you
will find in the transaxle.
Steel (magnetic): bearing, gear and plate wear
Brass (non-magnetic): bearing wear
4. DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION WIRE
(a) Disconnect the 7 shift solenoid valve connectors.
(b) Remove the bolt and lock plate, and disconnect the ATF
temperature sensor.
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(c) Remove the 5 bolts and 7 shift solenoid valves.
7. INSTALL TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY ASSY
(a) Install the spring and check ball body.
(b) Install the 7 shift solenoid valves with the 5 bolts.
Torque:
Bolt A, B: 11 N´m (110 kgf´cm, 8 ft.Vlbf)
Bolt C, D: 6.6 N´m (67 kgf´cm, 58 in. lbf)
Bolt length:
Bolt A: 16 mm (0.63 in.)
Bolt B: 57 mm (2.2 in.)
Bolt C: 23 mm (0.9 in.)
Bolt D: 12 mm (0.47 in.)
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(c) Align the groove of the manual valve with the pin of lever.
(d) Install the 17 bolts.
Torque: 11 NVm (110 kgfVcm, 8 ftVlbf)
NOTICE:
Push the valve body against the accumulator piston
spring and the check ball body to install it.
Temporarily tighten those bolts marked by in the il-
lustration first because they are positioning bolts.
Bolt length:
Bolt A: 25 mm (0.984 in.)
Bolt B: 57 mm (2.244 in.)
Bolt C: 41 mm (1.614 in.)
8. INSTALL VALVE BODY OIL STRAINER ASSY
(a) Coat a new O-ring with ATF.
(b) Install the O-ring to the oil strainer.
(c) Install the oil strainer with the 3 bolts.
Torque: 11 NVm (110 kgfVcm, 8 ftVlbf)
9. INSTALL TRANSMISSION WIRE
(a) Coat a O-ring with ATF.
(b) Install the ATF temperature sensor with the lock plate and
bolt.
Torque: 6.6 NVm (67 kgfVcm, 58 in.Vlbf)
(c) Connect the 7 shift solenoid valve connectors.
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10. I N S TA L L A U TO M AT I C T R A N S A X L E O I L PA N
SUB-ASSY
(a) Install the 2 magnets in the oil pan.
(b) Apply seal packing to 18 bolts.
Seal packing:
THREE BOND 2430 or equivalent
(c) Install a new gasket, oil pan and 18 bolts to the transaxle
case.
Torque: 7.8 NVm (80 kgfVcm, 69 in.Vlbf)
NOTICE:
Since the bolts should be seal bolts, apply seal packing to
the bolts and tighten them within 10 minutes after applying.
11. ADD AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
12. INSPECT AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (SEE PAGE 40-1)
13. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER NO.1
14. RESET MEMORY (SEE PAGE 05-604)
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FRONT DIFFERENTIAL OIL SEAL (U151E)
REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER NO.1
3. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
(a) Remove the drain plug, gasket and drain ATF.
(b) Install a new gasket and drain plug.
Torque: 49 NVm (500 kgfVcm, 36 ftVlbf)
4. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSY RH (SEE PAGE 30-8)
5. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSY LH (SEE PAGE 30-8)
6. REMOVE TRANSAXLE HOUSING OIL SEAL
(a) Using SST, pull out the oil seal.
SST 09308-00010
7. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL SIDE BEARING RETAINER
OIL SEAL
(a) Using SST, pull out the oil seal.
SST 09308-00010
8. INSTALL DIFFERENTIAL SIDE BEARING RETAINER
OIL SEAL
(a) Using SST and a hammer, drive in a new oil seal.
SST 09316-6001 1 (09316-00011)
Oil seal drive in depth:
0 0.5 mm (0 0.020 in.)
(b) Coat the lip of the oil seal with MP grease.
SST 09316-6001 1 (09316-00011)
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36. INSTALL SHIFT LOCK RELEASE BUTTON COVER
(a) Install the shift lock release button cover to the position in-
dicator housing.
37. INSTALL SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSY
(a) Install the floor shift lever knob to the shift lever.
38. INSTALL FLOOR SHIFT ASSY
(a) Install the floor shift assy to the vehicle with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 11.8 NVm (122 kgfVcm, 9 ftVlbf)
(b) Connect the shift lock control computer.
(c) Connect the indicator lamp wire connector.
39. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSY
(a) Install the floor shift transmission control cable to the shift
lever.
HINT:
Install it with the uneven surface facing up.
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ADJUSTMENT
1. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION
(a) When shifting from P to R position only with ignition switch ON and brake pedal, make sure that the
shifting lever moves smoothly and can be moderately operated.
(b) When starting engine, make sure that the vehicle moves forward when shifting from N to D position
and moves rearward when shifting to R position.
2. ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION
(a) Loosen the nut on the control shaft lever.
(b) Push the control shaft fully downward.
(c) Return the control shaft lever 2 notches to N position.
(d) Set the shift lever to N position.
(e) While holding the shift lever lightly toward the R position
side, tighten the shift lever nut.
Torque: 14.7 N´m (150 kgf´cm, 10 ft´lbf)
(f) Start the engine and make sure that the vehicle moves
forward when shifting the lever from N to D position and
moves rearward when shifting it to R position.