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7. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the connector (1).
(b) Remove the nut (2) and disconnect the starter wire.
(c) Remove the 2 bolts (3) and starter assembly.
8. DISCONNECT CONNECTORS
(a) Disconnect the transmission wire connector.
(b) Disconnect the park/neutral position switch
connector.
(c) Disconnect the 2 speed sensor connectors.
9. REMOVE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE
BRACKET NO.1
(a) Remove the bolt and automatic transmission oil
cooler tube clamp.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts and transmission control cable
bracket No.1.
10. REMOVE TRANSMISSION OIL FILLER TUBE SUB-
ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the ATF level gauge.
(b) Disconnect the wire harnesses 2 clamps from the oil
filler tube.
(c) Remove the 2 bolts and oil filler tube.
(d) Remove the O-ring from the oil filler tube.
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11. REMOVE OIL COOLER INLET TUBE NO.1
(a) Using SST and a wrench, disconnect the oil cooler
inlet tube No.1.
SST 09023-12701
12. REMOVE OIL COOLER OUTLET TUBE NO.1
(a) Using SST and a wrench, disconnect the oil cooler
outlet tube No.1.
SST 09023-12701
13. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET FRONT
(a) Remove the 3 bolts and engine mounting bracket
front.
14. REMOVE TRANSFER STIFFENER PLATE RH
(a) Remove the 5 bolts and transfer stiffener plate RH.
15. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE W/TRANSFER
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and flywheel housing under
cover.
(b) Turn the crankshaft to gain access and remove the
6 bolts while holding the crankshaft pulley bolt with a
wrench.
HINT:
There will be one green colored bolt.
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(c) Remove the 10 bolts.
(d) Separate and remove the automatic transaxle w/
transfer.
16. REMOVE TRANSFER ASSEMBLY
HINT:
(See page TF-8)
17. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH
ASSEMBLY
18. INSPECT TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH
ASSEMBLY
HINT:
(See page AX-172)
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INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH
ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the torque converter clutch to the automatic
transaxle.
(b) Using vernier calipers and a straight edge, measure
the dimension "A" between the transaxle fitting part
of the engine and the converter fitting part of the
drive plate (*1).
(c) Using vernier calipers and a straight edge, measure
the dimension "B" shown in the illustration and
check that "B" is greater than "A" (measured in step
(*1)).
Standard:
A + 1 mm (0.03937 in.) or more
NOTICE:
Remember to minus the thickness of the
straight edge.
2. INSTALL TRANSFER ASSEMBLY
HINT:
(See page TF-9)
3. INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE W/TRANSFER
(a) Install the automatic transaxle w/transfer with the 10
bolts to the engine.
To r q u e : B o l t A
64 N*m (650 kgf*cm, 47 ft.*lbf)
Bolt B
46 N*m (470 kgf*cm, 34 ft.*lbf)
Bolt C
43 N*m (439 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*lbf)
(b) Apply a few drops of adhesive to each of 2 threads
on the tip of the 6 torque converter clutch mounting
bolts.
Adhesive:
Part No. 08833-00070, THREE BOND 1324
or equivalent
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(c) Install the 6 torque converter clutch mounting bolts.
Torque: 41 N*m (413 kgf*cm, 30 ft.*lbf)
NOTICE:
First install the black colored bolt, and then the
remaining 5 bolts.
(d) Install the flywheel housing under cover to the
automatic transaxle with the 2 bolt.
Torque: 7.8 N*m (80 kgf*cm, 69 in.*lbf)
4. INSTALL TRANSFER STIFFENER PLATE RH
(a) Install the transfer stiffener plate RH with 5 bolts to
the transfer and engine mounting bracket RR.
Torque: 34 N*m (350 kgf*cm, 25 ft.*lbf)
5. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET FRONT
(a) Install the engine mounting bracket front to the
automatic transaxle with the 3 bolts.
Torque: 64 N*m (653 kgf*cm, 47 ft.*lbf)
6. INSTALL TRANSMISSION OIL FILLER TUBE SUB-
ASSEMBLY
(a) Coat a new O-ring with ATF, and install it to the
transmission oil filler tube sub-assembly.
(b) Install the transmission oil filler tube sub-assembly
and bolt to the automatic transaxle.
Torque: 5.5 N*m (56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf)
(c) Connect the 2 clamps to the oil filler tube.
(d) Install the ATF level gauge.
7. INSTALL OIL COOLER INLET TUBE NO.1
(a) Temporarily install the oil cooler outlet tube No.1.
(b) Temporarily install the oil cooler inlet tube No.1.
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(c) Install the oil cooler tube clamp and bolt.
Torque: 5.5 N*m (56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf)
(d) Using SST and a wrench, tighten the oil cooler inlet
tube No.1.
SST 09023-12701
Torque: 34 N*m (347 kgf*cm, 25 ft.*lbf)
8. INSTALL OIL COOLER OUTLET TUBE NO.1
(a) Using SST and a wrench, tighten the oil cooler
outlet tube No.1.
SST 09023-12701
Torque: 34 N*m (347 kgf*cm, 25 ft.*lbf)
9. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE
BRACKET NO.1
(a) Install the control cable bracket No.1 with the 2
bolts.
Torque: 12 N*m (122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf)
10. CONNECT CONNECTORS
(a) Connect the transmission wire connector.
(b) Connect the park/neutral position switch connector.
(c) Connect the 2 speed sensor connectors.
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11. INSTALL STARTER ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the starter assembly with the 2 bolts (1).
Torque: 37 N*m (377 kgf*cm, 27 ft.*lbf)
(b) Connect the connector (2).
(c) Connect the starter wire with the nut (3).
Torque: 9.8 N*m (100 kgf*cm, 87 in.*lbf)
12. CONNECT WIRE HARNESS
(a) Connect the wire harness with the bolt.
Torque: 13 N*m (133 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf)
13. INSTALL WIRE HARNESS CLAMP
(a) Install the 2 clamps and 3 bolts.
Torque: 8.4 N*m (86 kgf*cm, 74 in.*lbf)
(b) Connect the wire harnesses to the clamps.
14. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE CLAMP
(a) Install the transmission control cable clamp with the
bolt.
Torque: 12 N*m (122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf)
15. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
HINT:
(See page DS-17)
16. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
(See page DS-17)
17. INSTALL ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE
HINT:
(See page EM-44)
18. RESET MEMORY
HINT:
(See page AX-16)
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REASSEMBLY
1. BEARING POSITION
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