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SST
C50227
D25614
C50224
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(e) Using SST, turn the differential assy right and left 2or 3
times to allow the bearing settle.
SST 09564-3201 1
(f) Using SST and a torque wrench, measure the turning
torque of the differential case assy.
SST 09564-3201 1
Turning torque at 60 rpm:
New bearing
0.20 - 0.69 NVm (2.0 - 7.0 kgfVcm, 1.8 - 6.1 in.Vlbf)
Used bearing
0.10 - 0.35 NVm (1.0 - 3.6 kgfVcm, 0.9 - 3.1 in.Vlbf)
HINT:
If the turning torque is not within the specified value, refer to the
table below and select a thrust washer which turning torque is
within the specified value.
Flange thickness: mm (in.)
MarkThicknessMarkThickness
02.00 (0.0787)92.45 (0.0965)
12.05 (0.0807)A2.50 (0.0984)
22.10 (0.0827)B2.55 (0.1004)
32.15 (0.0846)C2.60 (0.1024)
42.20 (0.0866)D2.65 (0.1043)
52.25 (0.0886)E2.70 (0.1063)
62.30 (0.0906)F2.75 (0.1083)
72.35 (0.0925)G2.80 (0.1102)
82.40 (0.0945)H2.85 (0.1122)
(g) Remove the 16 bolts and the transaxle housing.
(h) Remove the differential assy.
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D25215
90 - 100 C (194 - 230 F)
C50186
Match-marks
C50232
C50233
D25605
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13. INSTALL FRONT DIFFERENTIAL RING GEAR
(a) Using ATF and heater, heat the front differential ring gear
to 90 - 110 C. (194.0 - 230.0 F)
NOTICE:
Do not overheat the ring gear to 110 C (230.0 F) or more.
(b) Clean the contact surface of the front differential case.
(c) Set the match-marks, install the front differential ring gear
case quickly.
NOTICE:
Do not install the bolts while the ring gear is hot.
(d) Temporarily install the 8 bolts as shown in the illustration.
(e) Remove the 4 bolts shown in the illustration.
(f) Temporarily install the remaining 8 set bolts.
(g) Fully tighten the set bolts.
Torque: 95.1 NVm (970 kgfVcm, 70 ftVlbf)
NOTICE:
Tighten the bolts a little at a time in diagonal order.
14. INSTALL DIFFERENTIAL SIDE BEARING RETAINER
OIL SEAL
(a) Using SST and a hammer, install a new oil seal.
SST 09223-15020, 09950-70010 (09951-07100)
(b) Coat the rip of oil seal with a little MP grease.
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C99457
C87814
C99454
C99454Manual Valve Shaft
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(c) Pry out the lock plate.
(d) Remove the lock nut and lock plate.
(e) Remove the 2 bolts and pull out the park/neutral position
switch.
10. INSTALL PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSY
(a) Install the park/neutral position switch to the manual valve
shaft.
(b) Temporarily install the 2 bolts.
(c) Place the lock plate and tighten the nut.
Torque: 6.9 NVm (70 kgfVcm, 61 in.Vlbf)
(d) Temporarily install the control shaft lever.
(e) Turn the lever counterclockwise until it stops, then turn it
clockwise 2 notches.
(f) Remove the control shaft lever.
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C99456
Neutral
Basic
Line
Groove
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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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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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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)
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C83051
D31341Dimension B
B
D30511D31482
AA
A
A
BA
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19. INSTALL TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSY
(a) Install the torque converter clutch to the automatic trans-
axle.
(b) Using vernier calipers, measure dimension ºAº between
the transaxle fitting part and the converter fitting part of
the drive plate.
(c) Using vernier calipers and a straight edge, measure di-
mension ºBº shown in the illustration and check that ºBº
is greater than ºAº measured in (b).
Standard: A + 1 mm or more
NOTICE:
Do not add the thickness of the straight edge.
20. INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSY
(a) Install the automatic transaxle and 8 bolts to the engine.
Torque:
Bolt A: 64 NVm (653 kgfVcm, 47 ftVlbf)
Bolt B: 46 NVm (470 kgfVcm, 34 ftVlbf)
Bolt C: 37 NVm (377 kgfVcm, 27 ftVlbf)
(b) Apply a few drops of adhesive to each 2 threads on the
tip of the 6 torque converter clutch mounting bolts.
Adhesive: Part No. 08833-00070, THREE BOND 1324
or equivalent
(c) Install the 6 torque converter clutch mounting bolts.
Torque: 41 NVm (418 kgfVcm, 30 ftVlbf)
HINT:
First install green colored bolt, and then install the other 5 bolts.