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CAUTION:
When installing an air breather hose, do not crush or block by folding or bending the hose.
When inserting a hose to the transmission tube, be sure to insert it fully until its end reaches the
tube bend portion.
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CAUTION:
When installing an air breather hose, do not crush or block by folding or bending the hose.
When inserting a hose to the transmission tube, be sure to insert it fully until its end reaches the
tube bend portion.
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8. Remove crankshaft position sensor (POS) from A/T assembly.
CAUTION:
Do not subject it to impact by dropping or hitting it.
Do not disassemble.
Do not allow metal filings or foreign material to get on the
sensor front edge magnetic area.
Do not place in an area affected by magnetism.
9. Remove fluid cooler tube.
10. Remove dust cover from converter housing.
11. Turn crankshaft to access and remove the four bolts for drive plate and torque converter.
CAUTION:
When turning crankshaft, turn it clockwise as viewed from
the front of the engine.
12. Support A/T assembly with a transmission jack. CAUTION:
When setting the transmission jack, be careful not to allow
it to collide against the drain plug.
13. Remove cross member using power tool.
14. Remove air breather hose. Refer to AT- 2 4 1 , "
Removal and
Installation" .
15. Disconnect A/T assembly connector.
16. Remove A/T fluid indicator pipe from A/T assembly.
17. Plug any openings such as the A/T fluid indicator pipe hole.
18. Remove the A/T assembly to engine bolts using power tool.
19. Remove A/T assembly from vehicle using transmission jack. CAUTION:
Secure torque converter to prevent it from dropping.
Secure A/T assembly to a transmission jack.
INSPECTION
Installation and Inspection of Torque Converter
After inserting a torque converter to a transmission, be sure to
check dimension A to ensure it is within specifications.
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Dimension A : 24.0 mm (0.94 in) or more
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INSTALLATION
Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of the removal, while paying attention to the
following:
When installing transmission to the engine, attach the bolts as shown.
NOTE:
*: No.2 bolt also secures air breather vent.
CAUTION:
When replacing an engine or transmission you must
make sure the dowels are installed correctly during re-
assembly.
Improper alignment caused by missing dowels may
cause vibration, oil leaks or breakage of drivetrain com-
ponents.
Align the positions of bolts for drive plate with those of the torque
converter, and temporarily tighten the bolts. Then tighten the
bolts with the specified torque.
CAUTION:
When turning crankshaft, turn it clockwise as viewed from
the front of the engine.
After converter is installed to drive plate, rotate crankshaft
several turns and check to be sure that transmission
rotates freely without binding.
Install crankshaft position sensor (POS).
After completing installation check fluid leakage, fluid level and
the positions of A/T. Refer to AT- 1 2 , "
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)" , AT- 2 2 7 , "Checking
of A/T Position" and AT- 2 2 7 , "Adjustment of A/T Position" .
Transmission to engine bolts : 113 N·m (12 kg-m,
83 ft-lb)
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8. Remove crankshaft position sensor (POS) from A/T assembly.
CAUTION:
Do not subject it to impact by dropping or hitting it.
Do not disassemble.
Do not allow metal filings or foreign material to get on the
sensor's front edge magnetic area.
Do not place in an area affected by magnetism.
9. Disconnect A/T fluid cooler tube from A/T assembly.
10. Remove dust cover from converter housing.
11. Turn crankshaft, and remove the four bolts for drive plate and torque converter.
CAUTION:
When turning crankshaft, turn it clockwise as viewed from
the front of the engine.
12. Support A/T assembly using transmission jack and Tool. CAUTION:
When setting the transmission jack, be careful not to allow
it to collide against the drain plug.
NOTE:
The actual special service tool may differ from tool shown.
13. Remove cross member using power tool.
14. Tilt the transmission slightly to keep the clearance between body and transmission, then disconnect air breather hose from A/T
fluid indicator pipe. Refer to AT- 2 4 3 , "
REMOVAL" .
15. Disconnect A/T assembly connector and transfer unit connector.
16. Remove A/T fluid indicator pipe.
17. Plug any openings such as the fluid charging pipe hole.
18. Remove A/T assembly to engine bolts using power tool.
19. Remove A/T assembly with transfer from vehicle. CAUTION:
Secure torque converter to prevent it from dropping.
Secure A/T assembly to transmission jack.
20. Remove transfer from A/T assembly. Refer to TF-145, "
REMOVAL" .
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Tool number : — (J-47002)
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INSTALLATION
Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal, while paying attention to the fol-
lowing:
When installing transmission to the engine, attach the bolts as shown.
NOTE:
*: No.2 bolt also secures air breather vent.
CAUTION:
When replacing an engine or transmission you must
make sure the dowels are installed correctly during re-
assembly.
Improper alignment caused by missing dowels may
cause vibration, oil leaks or breakage of drivetrain com-
ponents.
Align the positions of bolts for drive plate with those of the torque
converter, and temporarily tighten the bolts. Then tighten the
bolts with the specified torque.
CAUTION:
When turning crankshaft, turn it clockwise as viewed from
the front of the engine.
After converter is installed to drive plate, rotate crankshaft
several turns and check to be sure that transmission
rotates freely without binding.
Install crankshaft position sensor (POS).
After completing installation, check fluid leakage, fluid level, and
the positions of A/T. Refer to AT- 1 2 , "
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)" , AT- 2 2 7 , "Checking
of A/T Position" and AT- 2 2 7 , "Adjustment of A/T Position" .
Transmission to engine bolts : 113 N·m (12 kg-m,
83 ft-lb)
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DISASSEMBLY
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DisassemblyECS00EQ7
CAUTION:
Do not disassemble parts behind drum support. Refer to AT- 1 7 , "
Cross-Sectional View (2WD models)"
or AT- 1 8 , "Cross-Sectional View (4WD models)" .
1. Drain ATF through drain plug.
2. Remove torque converter by holding it firmly and turing while pulling straight out.
3. Check torque converter one-way clutch using check tool as shown.
a. Insert check tool into the groove of bearing support built into one-way clutch outer race.
b. While holding bearing support with check tool, rotate one- way clutch spline using suitable tool.
c. Check that inner race rotates clockwise only. If not, replace torque converter assembly.
4. Remove converter housing from transmission case. CAUTION:
Be careful not to scratch converter housing.
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14. Loosen lock nut and remove band servo anchor end pin from
transmission case.
15. Remove brake band from transmission case.
To prevent brake linings from cracking or peeling, do not
stretch the flexible band unnecessarily. When removing
the brake band, always secure it with a clip as shown.
Leave the clip in position after removing the brake band.
Check brake band facing for damage, cracks, wear or
burns.
16. Remove mid carrier assembly and rear carrier assembly as a unit.
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