Repair Procedures: Removal
- Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
- Remove the engine and transmission assembly.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY ")
- Remove the transfer case assembly.[In case by AWD apply]
- Disconnect the AWD ECU connector (A).
- Loosen the bolts and then separate the wiring bracket (B).
- Loosen the transfer case upper mounting bolts (A).
- Loosen the transfer case lower mounting bolts (B) and then removing the transfer case.
- Loosen the bolts (A) and nuts (B) and then removing the transmission bracket (C). [In case by 2WD apply]
Tightening torque:
- 42.2 - 53.9 N.m (4.3 - 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 - 39.8 lb-ft)
- 39.2 - 46.1 N.m (4.0 - 4.7 kgf.m, 28.9 - 34.0 lb-ft)
- Remove the items below.
- Main connector
- Parking release actuator connector
- Parking switch connector
- Electronic Oil Pump (EOP) connector
- Ground line
- Wiring bracket
- Crank Position Sensor connector
- Loosen the bolts and then removing the ground line (A).
- Remove the Warm up Catalytic Convertor (WCC).
- Disconnect the HO2 sensor (A).
- Remove the clamp (B).
- Loosen the bolts and then removing the Warm up Catalytic Convertor (WCC) (C).
- Loosen the bolts and then removing the intercooler bracket (A).
- Loosen the torque converter mounting bolts (B) by rotating the crankshaft using a tool (A).
- Remove the Warm up Catalytic Convertor (WCC). [LH]
- Disconnect the HO2 sensor (A).
- Remove the clamp (B).
- Loosen the bolts and then removing the Warm up Catalytic Convertor (WCC) (C).
- Loosen the bolts and then separate the wiring bracket (A).
- Loosen the bolts and nuts and then removing the engine mounting bracket (A) and engine mounting support bracket (B) at the same time.
- Loosen the transmission upper mounting bolts (A) and the starter motor mounting bolts (B).
Tightening torque:
- 78.5 - 98.1 N.m (4.3 - 5.5 kgf.m, 57.9 - 72.3 lb-ft)
- 49.0 - 63.7 N.m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb-ft)
- Loosen the transmission bottom mounting bolts and then removing the transmission (A).
Tightening torque:
39.2 - 46.1 N.m (4.0 - 4.7 kgf.m, 28.9 - 34.0 lb-ft)
- After separating the transmission from the engine, remove the transmission by lowering the jack slowly.CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage other nearby wiring or parts when removing the transmission assembly.