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C99456
Neutral
Basic
Line
Groove
C99457
C99458
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(g) Align the groove with neutral basic line.
(h) Hold the switch in position and tighten the 2 bolts.
Torque: 5.4 NVm (55 kgfVcm, 48 in.Vlbf)
(i) Using a screwdriver, stake the nut with the lock plate.
(j) Install the control shaft lever, washer and nut.
Torque: 13 NVm (130 kgfVcm, 9 ftVlbf)
(k) Connect the park/neutral position switch connector.
11. CONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSY
(a) Temporarily install the control cable to the control shaft le-
ver with the nut.
(b) Install the control cable and a new clip to the bracket.
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12. ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION (SEE PAGE 40-40)
13. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION (SEE PAGE 40-40)
14. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSY (SEE PAGE 40-7)
15. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER NO.1
16. INSTALL INTAKE AIR RESONATOR SUB-ASSY
17. INSTALL AIR CLEANER INLET NO.1
18. INSTALL AIR CLEANER BRACKET
19. INSTALL AIR CLEANER HOSE NO.1
20. INSTALL AIR CLEANER ASSY
21. INSTALL BATTERY
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C99453
Groove
Neutral
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ADJUSTMENT
1. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSY
(a) Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition switch to ON.
(b) Depress the brake pedal and check that the engine starts only when the shift lever is set in N or P posi-
tion.
(c) Check that the back-up light is lit and the reverse warning buzzer sounds only when the shift lever is
set in R position.
If a failure is found, check the continuity of the park/neutral position switch.
2. ADJUST PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSY
(a) Loosen the 2 bolts of park/neutral position switch and set
the shift lever to the N position.
(b) Align the groove with neutral basic line.
(c) Hold the switch in position and tighten the 2 bolts.
Torque: 5.4 NVm (55 kgfVcm, 48 in.Vlbf)
(d) After adjustment, perform the inspection described in
step 1.
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4010Q-02
D31337
Bearing Bracket Hole Snap Ring
32 (326, 24)
12 (122, 9)
64 (653, 47)
46 (470, 34)
Front Drive Shaft Assy RH
Transmission Control
Cable Bracket No.2
41 (418, 30)
12 (122, 9)
37 (377, 27)
5.5 (56, 49 in.Vlbf)
9.8 (100, 87 in.Vlbf)
Wire Harness
Automatic
Transmission Case
Cover
Front Drive
ShaftLH Hole
Snap Ring
Front Drive Shaft
Assy LH
Starter Assy
O-ring
Transimission Oil
Filler Tube Sub-assy
ATF Level
Gauge Oil Cooler
Outlet Tube No.1 Oil Cooler Inlet
Tube No.1Oil Cooler Tube ClampTransmission Control
Cable Bracket No.1 Flywheel Housing
Under CoverTorque Converter ClutchEngine
Mounting
Bracket FR
X6
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf): Specified torque
Non-reusable partWire Harness Clamp
12 (122, 9)
12 (122, 9)
34 (350, 25)
8.4 (86, 74 in.Vlbf)
64 (653, 47)
5.4 (55, 48 in.Vlbf)
7.8 (80, 69 in.Vlbf)
13 (130, 9)
Exhaust Pipe Support Bracket
37 (377, 27)
34 (350, 25)
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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSY (U151E)
COMPONENTS
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D31338
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REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE (SEE PAGE 14-29)
2. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSY RH
(SEE PAGE 30-8)
3. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSY LH (SEE PAGE 30-8)
4. REMOVE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE
BRACKET NO.2
(a) Remove the bolt and transmission control cable bracket
No.2.
5. REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP
(a) Disconnect the wire harnesses from the clamps.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts and 2 clamps.
6. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS
(a) Remove the bolt and wire harness.
7. REMOVE STARTER ASSY
(a) Disconnect the connector.
(b) Remove the nut and disconnect the starter wire.
(c) Remove the 2 bolts and starter assy.
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Transmission
Wire Connector
Park/neutral Position Switch Connector
Transmission Revolution
Sensor Connectors
C91736
C91737
C88047
SST
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8. DISCONNECT CONNECTORS
(a) Disconnect the transmission wire connector.
(b) Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.
(c) Disconnect the 2 transmission revolution sensor connec-
tors.
9. REMOVE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE
BRACKET NO.1
(a) Remove the bolt and oil cooler tube clamp.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts and transmission control cable brack-
et.
10. REMOVE TRANSMISSION OIL FILLER TUBE
SUB-ASSY
(a) Remove the ATF level gauge.
(b) Remove the bolt and oil filler tube.
(c) Remove the O-ring from the oil filler tube.
11. REMOVE OIL COOLER INLET TUBE NO.1
(a) Using SST and spanner, disconnect the oil cooler inlet
tube No.1.
SST 09023-12701
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D25420
D31340
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(b) Disconnect the breather hose from the wire harness
bracket.
12. REMOVE OIL COOLER OUTLET TUBE NO.1
(a) Using SST and spanner, disconnect the oil cooler outlet tube No.1.
SST 09023-12701
13. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET FR
(a) Remove the 3 bolts and engine mounting bracket FR.
14. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSY
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and fryweel housing under cover.
(b) Turn the crankshaft to gain access and remove the 6 bolts
while holding the crankshaft pulley bolt with a wrench.
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C88136
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(c) Remove the 8 bolts.
(d) Separate and remove the automatic transaxle.
15. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSY
16. REMOVE TRANSAXLE CASE COVER UPPER
(a) Remove the 3 bolts and transmission case cover.
17. INSPECT TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSY (SEE PAGE 40-17)
SST 09350-32014 (09351-32010, 09351-32020)
18. INSTALL TRANSAXLE CASE COVER UPPER
(a) Install the transmission case cover with the 3 bolts.
Torque: 12 NVm (122 kgfVcm, 9 ftVlbf)