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TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY
Removal and Installation (2WD)INFOID:0000000004917498
COMPONENTS
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
When removing the A/T assembly from engine, first remove the crankshaft position sensor (POS) from
the A/T assembly.
Be careful not to damage sensor edge.
1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
2. Remove engine cover.
3. Remove A/T fluid indicator gauge.
4. Remove undercovers using power tool.
5. Remove exhaust front tube and center muffler using power tool. Refer to EX-6, "
Removal and Installa-
tion".
6. Remove rear propeller shaft. Refer to DLN-194, "
Removal and Installation".
7. Remove A/T control cable. Refer to TM-195, "
A/T Shift Selector Removal and Installation".
1. A/T fluid indicator pipe 2. A/T fluid indicator 3. O-ring
4. Transmission assembly 5. Fluid cooler tube6. A/T cross member
7. Insulator 8. Copper washers
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8. Remove crankshaft position sens or (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 agai nst the drain plug.
13. Remove cross member using power tool.
14. Remove air breather hose. Refer to TM-197, "
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.
INSTALLATION
Installation of the remaining components is in the revers e order of the removal, while paying attention to the
following:
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Dimension A : 24.0 mm (0.94 in) or more
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TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY
• When installing transmission to the engine, attach the bolts in the order as shown.CAUTION:
• When replacing an engine or transmission you must make
sure the dowels are installe d correctly during re-assembly.
• Improper alignment caused by missing dowels may cause
vibration, oil leaks or breakage of drivetrain components.
NOTE:
*: No.2 bolt also secures air breather vent.
CAUTION:
• When turning crankshaft, turn it clockwi se as viewed from the front of the engine.
• After converter is installed to drive plate, rota te crankshaft several turns and check to be sure that
transmission rotates fr eely without binding.
NOTE:
• 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.
• Install crankshaft pos ition sensor (POS).
• After completing installation check fluid leakage, fluid level and the positions of A/T. Refer to TM-178, "
Checking the A/T Fluid (ATF)",
TM-194, "
Checking of A/T Position" and TM-194, "Adjustment of A/
T Position".
Removal and Installation (4WD)INFOID:0000000004917499
COMPONENTS
Transmission to engine bolts : 113 N·m (12 kg-m,
83 ft-lb)
LCIA0371E
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REMOVAL
CAUTION:
When removing the A/T assembly from engine, firs t remove the crankshaft position sensor (POS) from
the A/T assembly.
Be careful not to damage sensor edge.
1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
2. Remove engine cover using power tool.
3. Remove A/T fluid indicator.
4. Remove undercovers using power tool.
5. Remove exhaust front tube and center muffler using power tool. Refer to EX-6, "
Removal and Installa-
tion".
6. Remove propeller shafts. Refer to DLN-194, "
Removal and Installation".
7. Remove A/T control cable. Refer to TM-195, "
A/T Shift Selector Removal and Installation".
1. A/T fluid indicator pipe 2. A/T fluid indicator 3. O-ring
4. Transmission assembly 5. Fluid cooler tube 6. Copper washer
7. A/T cross member 8. Insulator
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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 fo reign 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 j ack, be careful not to allow
it to collide agai nst the drain plug.
NOTE:
The actual special service tool may differ from tool shown.
13. Remove cross member using power tool.
14. Remove air breather hose. Refer to TM-197, "
Removal and
Installation".
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 DLN-139, "
Removal and Installation".
INSPECTION
Installation and Inspection of Torque Converter
LCIA0334E
LCIA0335E
Tool number : — (J-47002)
SCIA2203E
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• After inserting a torque converter to a transmission, be sure to check dimension A to ensure it is within specifications.
INSTALLATION
Installation of the remaining components is in the revers e order of removal, while paying attention to the fol-
lowing:
• When installing transmission to the engine, attach the bolts as shown.
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 components.
NOTE:
*: No.2 bolt also secures air breather vent.
• Align the positions of bolts for dr ive 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 TM-178, "
Checking the A/T Fluid
(ATF)", TM-194, "Checking of A/T Position" and TM-194, "Adjustment of A/T Position".
Dimension A : 24.0 mm (0.94 in) or more
SAT017B
Transmission to engine bolts : 113 N·m (12 kg-m,
83 ft-lb)
LCIA0371E
LCIA0335E
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VK56DE models for 2WD
1. Rear oil seal 2. Bracket3. Bracket
4. Adapter case 5. Parking actuator support 6. Parking pawl
7. Return spring 8. Pawl shaft9. Self-sealing bolt
10. Seal ring 11. Needle bearing12. Gasket
13. Output speed sensor 14. Parking gear15. Output shaft
AWDIA0027GB
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OVERHAUL
VK56DE models for 4WD
16. Bearing race17. Needle bearing18. Manual plate
19. Parking rod 20. Manual shaft oil seal 21. Manual shaft
22. O-ring 23. Band servo anchor end pin 24. Detent spring
25. Spacer 26. Seal ring27. Return spring
28. O-ring 29. Servo assembly30. Snap ring
31. Snap ring 32. Sub-harness33. Control valve with TCM
34. Bracket 35. A/T fluid temperature sensor 2 36. Terminal cord assembly
37. O-ring 38. Retaining pin39. Transmission case
*: Apply Genuine Anaerobic Liquid Gasket or equivalent.
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