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8. INSTALL DIFFERENTIAL SIDE BEARING RETAINER
OIL SEAL
(a) Coat the lip of a new oil seal with a small amount of
MP grease.
(b) Using SST and a hammer, tap in the oil seal.
SST 09223-15020, 09950-70010 (09951-07100)
9. REMOVE TRANSAXLE HOUSING OIL SEAL
(a) Coat the lip of a new oil seal with a small amount of
MP grease.
(b) Using SST and a hammer, tap in the oil seal.
SST 09710-30050, 09950-70010 (09951-07100)
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DEFINITION OF TERMS
Te r m D e f i n i t i o n
Monitor description Description of what the ECM monitors and how it detects malfunctions (monitoring purpose and its details).
Related DTCs Diagnostic code.
Typical enabling conditionPreconditions that allow the ECM to detect malfunctions.
With all preconditions satisfied, the ECM sets the DTC when the monitored value(s) exceeds the
malfunction threshold(s).
Sequence of operationThe priority order that is applied to monitoring, if multiple sensors and components are used to detect the
malfunction.
While another sensor is being monitored, the next sensor or component will not be monitored.
Required sensor/Components The sensors and components that are used by the ECM to detect malfunctions.
Frequency of operationThe number of times that the ECM checks for malfunctions per driving cycle.
"Once per driving cycle" means that the ECM detects malfunction only 1 time during a single driving cycle.
"Continuous" means that the ECM detects a malfunction every time the enabling condition is met.
DurationThe minimum time that the ECM must sense a continuous deviation in the monitored value(s) before
setting a DTC. This timing begins after the "typical enabling conditions" are met.
Malfunction thresholds Beyond this value, the ECM will conclude that there is a malfunction and set a DTC.
MIL operationMIL illumination timing after a defect is detected.
"Immediate" means that the ECM illuminates the MIL the instant the ECM determines that there is a
malfunction.
"2 driving cycle" means that the ECM illuminates the MIL if the same malfunction is detected again in the
2nd driving cycle.
Component operating rangeNormal operation range of sensors and solenoids under normal driving conditions.
Use these ranges as a reference.
They cannot be used to judge if a sensor or solenoid is defective or not.
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PARTS LOCATION
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REMOVAL
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY
TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to
prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
2. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY
3. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the console box (see page IP-20).
4. DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE
ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the control cable from the shift lever.
(b) Turn the nut and disconnect the control cable from
the shift lever retainer.
5. REMOVE FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 4 bolts and floor shift.
C130920
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(b) Disconnect the 2 connectors and detach the clamp.
DISASSEMBLY
1. REMOVE LOWER POSITION INDICATOR HOUSING
(a) Detach the 4 claws and remove the housing.
(b) Remove the position indicator slide cover with slide
No. 2 cover.
2. REMOVE POSITION INDICATOR LIGHT HOUSING
(a) Detach the 2 claws and remove the indicator light
housing from the floor shift position indicator
housing.
3. REMOVE INDICATOR LIGHT WIRE SUB-ASSEMBLY
C127814
C127818
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4. REMOVE SHIFT LOCK RELEASE BUTTON
(a) Detach the 2 claws and remove the button and
spring from the position indicator light housing.
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AX–248U241E AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE – UNDERDRIVE CLUTCH
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INSPECTION
1. INSPECT UNDERDRIVE PACK CLEARANCE
(a) Install the underdrive clutch to the transaxle case.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the oil seal rings.
(b) Install a dial indicator as shown in the illustration.
(c) Measure the underdrive clutch pack clearance while
applying and releasing compressed air (392 kPa,
4.0 kgf/cm
2, 57 psi).
Standard pack clearance:
1.51 to 1.90 mm (0.0594 to 0.0748 in.)
If the pack clearance is not as specified, inspect the
discs, plates and flange.
2. INSPECT NO. 1 UNDERDRIVE CLUTCH DISC
(a) Check to see if the sliding surface of the disc, plate
and flange are worn or burnt. If necessary, replace
them.
HINT:
• If the lining of the disc is peeling off or discolored,
or even if a part of the printed mark is defaced,
replace all discs.
• Before assembling new discs, soak them in ATF
for at least 15 minutes.
3. INSPECT UNDERDRIVE CLUTCH RETURN SPRING
SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Using a vernier caliper, measure the free length of
the spring together with the spring seat.
Standard free length:
17.14 mm (0.6748 in.)
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