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QUICK REFERENCE INDEX
AGENERAL INFORMATIONGIGeneral Information
BENGINEEMEngine Mechanical
LUEngine Lubrication System
COEngine Cooling System
ECEngine Control System
FLFuel System
EXExhaust System
ACCAccelerator Control System
CTRANSMISSION/
TRANSAXLECLClutch System
MTManual Transaxle
ATAutomatic Transaxle
CVTCVT
DDRIVELINE/AXLEFAXFront Axle
RAXRear Axle
ESUSPENSIONFSUFront Suspension
RSURear Suspension
WTRoad Wheels & Tires
FBRAKESBRBrake System
PBParking Brake System
BRCBrake Control System
GSTEERINGPSPower Steering System
STCSteering Control System
HRESTRAINTSSBSeat Belts
SRSSupplemental Restraint System (SRS)
IBODYBLBody, Lock & Security System
GWGlasses, Window System & Mirrors
RFRoof
EIExterior & Interior
IPInstrument Panel
SESeat
JAIR CONDITIONERMTCManual Air Conditioner
KELECTRICALSCStarting & Charging System
LTLighting System
DIDriver Information System
WWWiper, Washer & Horn
BCSBody Control System
LANLAN System
AVAudio Visual, Navigation & Telephone System
ACSAuto Cruise Control System
PGPower Supply, Ground & Circuit Elements
LMAINTENANCEMAMaintenance
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Rear Drum BrakeINFOID:0000000005779637
Unit: mm (in)
Unit: mm (in)
Fluids and LubricantsINFOID:0000000005779635
Brake modelLT 2 0
Brake lining Standard thickness (new) 4.0 (0.157)
Repair limit thickness 1.5 (0.059)
Drum Standard inner diameter (new) 203 (7.992)
Repair limit inner diameter 204.5 (8.051)
Brake model
LT 2 3
Brake lining Standard thickness
(new) 4.0 (0.157)
Repair limit thickness 1.5 (0.059)
Drum Standard inner diameter (new) 228.6 (9.000)
Repair limit inner diameter 230.0 (9.055)
Description Capacity (Approximate)
Liter US measure Imp measure
Fuel 50.0 13 1/4 gal 11 gal
Engine oil
Drain and refill With oil filter
change
HR16DE 3.0 3 1/8 qt 2 5/8 qt
MR18DE 4.1 4 3/8 qt 3 5/8 qt
Without oil filter
change HR16DE 2.8 3 qt 2 1/2 qt
MR18DE 3.9 4 1/8 qt 3 3/8 qt
Dry engine (engine overhaul) HR16DE 3.5 3 3/4 qt 3 1/8 qt
MR18DE 4.9 5 1/8 qt 4 3/8 qt
Cooling system
(with reservoir at max level) HR16DE 6.3 6 5/8 qt 5 1/2 qt
MR18DE 6.8 7 1/4 qt 6 qt
Manual transaxle fluid (MTF) 5MT 2.6 5 1/2 pt 4 5/8 pt
6MT 2.0 4 1/4 pt 3 1/2 pt
Automatic transaxle fluid (ATF) HR16DE 7.7 8 1/8 qt 6 3/4 qt
MR18DE 7.9 8 3/8 qt 7 qt
CVT fluid RE0F08B 7.4 7 7/8 qt 6 1/2 qt
Brake and clutch fluid — — —
Multi-purpose grease — — —
Windshield washer fluid 4.5 4 3/4 qt 4 qt
Air conditioning system refrigerant 0.45 ± 0.05 kg 0.99 ± 0.11 lb 0.99 ± 0.11 lb
Air conditioning system oil MR18DE Type 1
and HR16DE
120 m
4.1 fl oz 4.2 fl oz
MR18DE Type 2 100 m3.4 fl oz 3.5 fl oz

AT-4
Transmission Range Switch ..................................225
Output Speed Sensor ............................................227
Input Speed Sensor ...............................................228
Differential Side Oil Seal ........................................229
AIR BREATHER HOSE ...................................232
Removal and Installation ..................................... ..232
TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY ..............................233
Removal and Installation ..................................... ..233
OVERHAUL .................................................... .237
Component .......................................................... ..237
Oil Channel ............................................................250
Location of Adjusting Shims, Needle Bearings and
Thrust Washers .....................................................
253
Location of Snap Rings .........................................255
DISASSEMBLY .............................................. .257
Disassembly ........................................................ ..257
REPAIR FOR COMPONENT PARTS ..............275
Manual Shaft ....................................................... ..275
Oil Pump ................................................................278
Control Valve Assembly ........................................281
Control Valve Upper Body .....................................290
Control Valve Lower Body ................................... ..294
Reverse Clutch ......................................................297
High Clutch ............................................................302
Forward and Overrun Clutches .............................307
Low & Reverse Brake ............................................314
Rear Internal Gear and Forward Clutch Hub .........318
Output Shaft, Output Gear, Idler Gear, Reduction
Pinion Gear and Bearing Retainer .........................
322
Band Servo Piston Assembly ................................331
Final Drive .............................................................337
ASSEMBLY .....................................................344
Assembly (1) ........................................................ ..344
Adjustment (1) (For HR16DE Engine Models) ..... .345
Adjustment (1) (For MR18DE Engine Models) .....349
Assembly (2) .........................................................355
Adjustment (2) .......................................................360
Assembly (3) .........................................................363
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ................................................................
373
General Specification ........................................... .373
Vehicle Speed at Which Gear Shifting Occurs .....373
Vehicle Speed at When Lock-up Occurs/Releases
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373
Stall Speed ............................................................374
Line Pressure ........................................................374
Adjusting shims, Needle Bearings, Thrust Wash-
ers and Snap Rings ..............................................
374
Control Valves .......................................................375
Accumulator ..........................................................376
Clutches and Brakes .............................................376
Final Drive .............................................................378
Planetary Carrier ...................................................378
Oil Pump ...............................................................378
Input Shaft .............................................................378
Reduction Pinion Gear ..........................................378
Band Servo ...........................................................378
Output Shaft ..........................................................379
Bearing Retainer ...................................................379
Total End Play ...................................................... .379
Reverse Clutch End Play ......................................379
Removal and Installation .......................................379
Shift Solenoid Valves ........................................... .379
Solenoid Valves ....................................................380
A/T Fluid Temperature Sensor ..............................380
Output Speed Sensor ...........................................380
Dropping Resistor .................................................380
Input Speed Sensor ..............................................380
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AT-16
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
PREPARATION
PullerRemoving differential side bearing (HR16DE engine
models)
Pin punch Aligning groove of manual shaft and hole of transaxle
case
a: 2 mm (0.08 in) dia.
Drift Removing idler gear bearing inner race (MR18DE en-
gine models)
a: 34mm (1.34 in) dia.
Drift Installing radial needle bearing on bearing retainer
(MR18DE engine models)
a: 36 mm (1.42 in) dia.
Drift Installing output shaft bearing outer race (HR16DE
engine models)
a: 49 mm (1.93 in) dia.
b: 42 mm (1.65 in) dia.
Tool name
Description
SCIA7106E
NT410
NT109
NT083
NT108
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SHIFT CONTROL SYSTEMAT-217
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1. Place the shift lever handle (1) in “N” position.
2. Slide shift lever handle cover (2) downward.
3. Pull out shift lever handle clip (3) from shift lever handle (1).
4. Remove shift lever handle (1) and shift lever handle cover (2) as a set from shift lever.
CAUTION:
Do not push shift lever button.
INSTALLATION
1. Insert shift lever handle clip (1) to shift lever handle (2).
2. Install shift lever handle cover (3) to shift lever handle (2).
3. Place the shift lever in “N” position.
4. Install shift lever handle over shift lever until a click is felt.CAUTION:
• Do not tilt shift lever handle when installing. Install it
straight, and do not tap or ap ply any shock to install it.
• Do not push shift lever button.
Adjustment of A/T PositionINFOID:0000000005397421
Move shift lever from “P” position to “1” position. You should be able to feel the detents in each position. If the
detents cannot be felt or if the position indicator is improperly aligned, the control cable needs adjustment.
CAUTION:
Make sure that parking brake is applied before adjustment.
1. Remove the air duct assembly. Refer to EM-135
.
2. Remove the control cable nut (A) and control cable (1) and place the manual lever (2) in the "P'"position.
3. Place shift lever in “P” position.
4. Hold control cable (1) at the end and pull it with a force of 9.8 N (approximately 1 kg, 2.2 lb). Release the control cable and tem-
porarily tighten control cable nut (A).
5. Tighten control cable nut (A) to the specified torque.
CAUTION:
Secure manual lever when tightening nut.
6. Move shift lever from “P” to "1" position again. Make sure that shift lever moves smoothly.
7. Check A/T position. Refer to AT-217, "
Checking of A/T Position".
8. Install air duct assembly. Refer to EM-135
.
Checking of A/T PositionINFOID:0000000005397422
1. Place shift lever in “P” position, and turn ignition switch ON (Do not start engine).
2. Make sure shift lever can be shifted to other t han “P” position when brake pedal is depressed. Also make
sure shift lever can be shifted from “P” position only when brake pedal is depressed.
3. Move shift lever and check for excessive effort, sticking, noise or rattle.
4. Confirm shift lever stops at each position with the feel of engagement when it is moved through all the positions. Check whether or not the actual position shift lever is in matches the position shown by the
position indicator and the transaxle.
SCIA6971E
SCIA6972E
Control cable nut : Refer to AT-213, "A/T Shift Se-
lector Removal and Installation".WCIA0635E
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ON-VEHICLE SERVICEAT-223
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7. Disconnect terminal cord assembly harness connector.
8. Remove snap ring from terminal body.
9. Remove terminal cord assembly by pushing terminal body into transaxle case.
10. Remove control valve assembly bolts (A), (B) and (C).
Bolt length, number and location:
11. Remove control valve assembly from transaxle case. CAUTION:
Be careful not to drop manual valve and servo release accumulato r return spring.
12. Remove manual valve from control valve assembly. CAUTION:
Be careful not to drop manual valve.
13. Remove O-ring from terminal body.
14. Disassemble and inspect control valve assembly if necessary. Refer to AT-281, "
Control Valve Assembly", AT-290, "Control
Valve Upper Body" and AT-294, "Control Valve Lower Body".
15. Remove servo release accumulator piston and N-D accumulator piston by applying compressed air if necessary.
CAUTION:
Hold each piston with lint-free cloth.
SCIA4853E
Bolt symbol ABC
Bolt length “ ” mm (in) 40.0 mm
(1.575 in) 33.0 mm
(1.299 in) 43.5 mm
(1.713 in)
Number of bolts 562
WCIA0649E
SCIA3150E
SCIA4854E
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AT-224
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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
a. Apply compressed air to the oil hole as shown, and removeservo release accumulator piston from transaxle case.
CAUTION:
Strong flow of air will push the accumulator piston out
along with a splash of ATF. To avoid this cover the area with
lint-free cloth and blow air little by little.
b. Apply compressed air to the oil hole as shown, and remove N-D accumulator piston and return spring from transaxle case.
CAUTION:
Strong flow of air will push the accumulator piston out
along with a splash of ATF. To avoid this cover the area with
lint-free cloth and blow air little by little.
c. Remove O-rings (1) from servo release accumulator piston (2) and N-D accumulator piston (3).
CAUTION:
Wrap the removed servo release accumulator piston (2) and
N-D accumulator piston (3) in a lint-free cloth.
16. Remove lip seals (1) from transaxle case.
Inspection
• Inspect the sliding surfaces of each accumulator piston and tran- saxle case, and replace if damaged or dented.
(1): Servo release accumulator piston
(2): N-D accumulator piston
• Inspect the sliding surfaces of manual valve and valve body, and replace if damaged or dented.
SAT019DA
SAT020D
WCIA0650E
WCIA0651E
WCIA0652E
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ON-VEHICLE SERVICEAT-225
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• Inspect each return spring, and replace if damaged, deformed or worn. Refer to AT-376, "
Accumulator" for free length (L1) and
length (L
2).
(1): Return spring (Servo release accumulator)
(2): Return spring (N-D accumulator)
CAUTION:
Do not remove spring retainer (3).
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
• Completely remove all moisture, oil and old gasket from the oil pan gasket mounting surface of tran-
saxle case and oil pan.
• Do not reuse O-rings, lip seals, oil pan gasket and oil pan bolts.
• Apply ATF to manual valve, O-rings, lip seals and sliding surfaces of the transaxle case.
NOTE:
• Set manual shaft in “N” position, then align manual plate (1) with groove in manual valve (2).
• After installing control valve assembly to transaxle case, make sure that selector lever can be moved to all positions.
• After completing installation, check for A/T fluid leakage and A/T fluid level. Refer to AT-17, "
Checking A/T Fluid".
Transmission Range SwitchINFOID:0000000005397425
COMPONENTS
SCIA6955E
SCIA7090E
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