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D09641
D09642
D09643
D09644
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(d) Turn the lever counterclockwise until it stops, and then
turn it clockwise 2 notches.
(e) Remove the control shaft lever.
(f) Align the groove with neutral basic line.
(g) Tighten the 2 bolts.
Torque: 5.4 NVm (55 kgfVcm, 48 in.Vlbf)
(h) Using a screwdriver, stake the nut with the nut stopper.
(i) Install the control shaft lever, washer and nut.
Torque: 13 NVm (130 kgfVcm, 9 ftVlbf)
158. INSTALL SPEEDOMETER DRIVEN HOLE (ATM) COVER SUB-ASSY
(a) Coat a new O-ring with ATF and install it to the speedometer driven hole cover.
(b) Install the bolt and speedometer driven hole cover sub-assy to the transaxle assy.
Torque: 6.9 NVm (70 kgfVcm, 61 ftVlbf)
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C99457
C87814
C99454
C99454Manual Valve Shaft
C99455
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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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40063-10
AT0953
SST
AT3306
Hold
TurnLock
Free
D25367
Sample showing minimum amount of
powders in ATF
Actual Size
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TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH AND DRIVE PLATE
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSY
(a) Inspect the one-way clutch.
(1) Set SST into the inner race of the one-way clutch.
SST 09350-32014 (09351-32010)
(2) Install SST so that it fits in the notch of the converter
hub and outer race of the one-way clutch.
SST 09350-32014 (09351-32020)
(3) With the torque converter clutch setting up on its
side, check that the one-way clutch locks when it is
turned counterclockwise, and rotates clockwise
smoothly.
If necessary, clean the converter and retest the one- way
clutch.
Replace the converter if the one-way clutch still fails the test.
(b) Determine the condition of the torque converter clutch
assy.
(1) If the inspection result of the torque converter clutch
assy meets the following item, replace the torque
converter clutch.
Malfunction item:
Any metallic sound is heard from the torque convert-
er clutch during stall test or when the shift lever is in
neutral position.
One-way clutch is free or locked in both directions.
Fine powders exceeding the sample limit is identified
in ATF. (See the sample.)
HINT:
The sample shows the auto fluid of approx. 0.25 liters (0.26 US
qts, 0.22 Imp. qts) that is taken out from the removed torque
converter clutch
(c) Replace the ATF in the torque converter clutch.
(1) If the ATF is discolored and/or has a foul odor, com-
pletely stir the ATF in the torque converter clutch
and drain it with the face for installation facing up.
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A78326
Turn
A05052
A52840
A78327
Approximately 60
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18. REMOVE TIMING BELT
(a) Set the No. 1 cylinder to the TDC/compression.
(1) Temporarily install the crankshaft pulley bolt and
washer to the crankshaft.
(2) Turn the crankshaft clockwise, then align the timing
mark of the crankshaft timing pulley with the oil
pump body.
(3) Check that the timing marks of the camshaft timing
pulleys and the timing belt No. 3 cover are aligned.
If not, turn the crankshaft by 1 revolution (360).
(4) Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt.
(b) If reusing the timing belt, check that there are 3 installa-
tion marks on the timing belt as shown in the illustration.
(1) If the installation marks have disappeared, put new
installation marks on the timing belt before remov-
ing.
(c) Set the No. 1 cylinder to approximately 60 BTDC/com-
pression.
(1) Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise by approxi-
mately 60.
NOTICE:
If the timing belt is disengaged, having the crankshaft
pulley set at the wrong angle can cause contact of the pis-
ton head with the valve head when removing the camshaft
timing pulley and camshaft, which causes damage. So al-
ways set the crankshaft pulley at the correct angle.
(d) Remove the timing belt tensioner.
NOTICE:
Do not reinstall the tensioner with its plunger extended.
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A05740
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(f) Check that the VVT-i moves freely within about 30
range. Avoid moving the VVT-i unit to the most retard
angle position as the lock pin will engage again.
Standard: Smooth movable range is about 30
(g) Turn the VVT-i by hand, then lock it at the most retard
angle position.
32. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR ASSY
NOTICE:
Do not remove or install the camshaft timing gear (VVT-i)
unless you are replacing the VVT-i or camshaft.
(a) Clamp the camshaft in a vise on the hexagonal lobe.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the camshaft.
(b) Using a 46 mm socket wrench, remove the lock nut by
turning it clockwise.
NOTICE:
Remove it with the lock pin engaged and locked at the
most retard angle position.
The lock nut has LH threads.
Never use any tools other than the socket wrench.
Other tools will deform the cam angle rotor.
(c) Remove the camshaft VVT-i.
NOTICE:
Never remove the 3 bolts on the gear.
If it is difficult to remove VVT-i, tap it lightly using a plastic-faced
hammer, then remove it.
33. REMOVE CAMSHAFT SUB GEAR
(a) Clamp the camshaft in a vise on the hexagonal lobe.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the camshaft.
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A78715
SST
A52353
A05275
A78716
Front
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(b) Using SST, turn the sub gear counterclockwise, then re-
move the service bolt.
SST 09960-10010 (09962-01000, 09963-00500)
(c) Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring.
(d) Remove the wave washer, camshaft sub gear and cam-
shaft gear bolt washer.
HINT:
Arrange the camshaft sub gears and gear bolt washers (RH and
LH sides) so that they can be returned to the original locations
when reassembling.
34. REMOVE ENGINE HANGER NO.2
35. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER REAR
36. REMOVE OIL CONTROL VALVE FILTER
(a) Remove the plug, gasket and valve filter.
37. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD SUB-ASSY
(a) Using a socket hexagon wrench 8, remove the hexagon
bolt.
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SST
A78734
Align
A05738
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(e) Using SST, align the holes of the camshaft main gear and
sub gear by turning the camshaft sub gear counterclock-
wise, then temporarily install a service bolt.
SST 09960-10010 (09962-01000, 09963-00500)
(f) Align the gear teeth of the main gear and sub gear, then
tighten the service bolt.
Torque: 5.4 NVm (55 kgfVcm, 48 in.Vlbf)
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the camshaft journals.
HINT:
When installing the camshaft, make certain that the torsional
spring force of the sub gear has been eliminated by installation
of the service bolt.
75. INSTALL CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR ASSY
(a) Align the alignment pin with the alignment pin groove,
then install the VVT-i into the camshaft.
NOTICE:
Install it with the lock pin engaged and locked at the most
retard angle position.
(b) Apply engine oil to the nut, mounting surface of the VVT-i
and screw threads.
NOTICE:
Be sure to apply the oil, otherwise the specified
torque cannot be obtained.
New nuts must be used when replacing the VVT-i
unit.
(c) Using a 46 mm socket wrench, install and tighten a lock
nut by turning it counterclockwise.
Torque: 150 NVm (1,530 kgfVcm, 111 ftVlbf)
NOTICE:
The lock nut has LH threads.
Never use any tools other than the socket wrench.
Other tools will deform the cam angle rotor.
76. INSTALL NO.2 CAMSHAFT
NOTICE:
Since the thrust clearance of the camshaft is small, the
camshaft must be kept level while being installed. If the
camshaft is not kept level, the cylinder head or camshaft
may be damaged. To avoid this, the following steps must
be carried out.
(a) Apply new engine oil to the thrust portion and journal of
the camshaft.
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Approximately 60
Turn
A78751
SST
A05062
A52840
A78702(1) (2)
(3) (4)
(5)
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(e) Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise by approximately
60.
NOTICE:
To prevent contact of the piston head with the valve head,
set the crankshaft pulley at the 60 BTDC/compression
position.
(f) Using SST, turn the crankshaft pulley, then align the tim-
ing marks of the timing pulley with the timing belt No. 3
cover.
SST 09960-10010 (09962-01000, 09963-01000)
(g) Turn the crankshaft, then align the timing mark of the
crankshaft timing pulley with the oil pump body.
(h) Align the front mark on the timing belt so it faces forward.
(i) Align the installation mark on the timing belt with the tim-
ing mark of the crankshaft timing pulley.
(j) Align the installation marks on the timing belt with the tim-
ing marks of the camshaft timing pulleys.
(k) Install the timing belt in this order.
1stCrankshaft timing pulley
2ndWater pump pulley
3rdLH camshaft timing pulley
4thNo. 2 idler pulley
5thRH camshaft timing pulley
6thNo. 1 idler pulley