Repair Procedures: Removal
- Engine cover.
(Refer to: Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE COVER ").
- Air cleaner assembly and air duct.
(Refer to: Engine Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER ").
- Battery and battery tray.
(Refer to: Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY ").
- Remove the ECM (Engine Control Module).
(Refer to: Fuel System - "ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) ").
- Remove the ground line after removing the bolt (A).
- Disconnect the solenoid valve connector (A) and inhibitor switch connector (B).
- Remove the control cable (C) after removing the nut (A) and the bolt (B).
Tightening Torque:
- 9.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)
- 14.7 ~ 21.6 N.m (1.5 ~ 2.2 kgf.m, 10.9 ~ 15.9 lb-ft)
- Disconnect the hose (B) after removing the automatic transaxle fluid cooler hose clamp (A).
- Remove the wiring mounting bolt (A).
- Remove the solenoid valve connector and inhibitor switch connector wiring mounting bracket (A) and (B).
Tightening Torque:
Bolt (A) : 9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)
Bolt (B) : 14.7 ~ 21.6 N.m (1.5 ~ 2.2 kgf.m, 10.9 ~ 15.9 lb-ft)
- Using the Engine support fixture (Beam No.: 09200-38001 or 09200-3N000, Supporter No.:09200-2S100/2S200, Adapter No.: 09200-4X000), hold the Engine and transaxle assembly safely.
- Remove the automatic transaxle upper mounting bolt (A-2EA) and the starter motor mounting bolt (B-2EA).
Tightening Torque:
(A, B) 42.2 ~ 54.0 N.m (4.3 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)
- Remove the automatic transaxle mounting bracket cover (A).
- Remove the automatic transaxle mounting bracket bolts (A).
Tightening Torque:
88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.8 lb-ft)
- Remove the automatic transaxle mounting support bracket (A).
Tightening Torque:
58.8 ~ 78.5 N.m (6.0 ~ 8.0 kgf.m, 43.4 ~ 57.9 lb-ft)
- Lift the vehicle with a jack.
- Remove the under cover (A).
Tightening Torque:
6.9 ~ 10.8 N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 ~ 8.0 lb-ft)
- Remove the roll rod bracket (A).
Tightening Torque:
Nut (B) : 107.9 ~ 127.5 N.m (11.0 ~ 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 ~ 94.0 lb-ft)
Bolts (C) : 49.0 ~ 63.7 N.m (5.0 ~ 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 47.0 lb-ft)
- Remove the air guide bracket (A).
Tightening Torque:
8.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (0.9 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)
- Remove the following parts.
- Drive shaft assembly.
(Refer to: Driveshaft and Axle - "FRONT DRIVESHAFT ").
- Drive shaft assembly.
- Remove the dust cover (A).
Tightening Torque:
42.2 ~ 48.1 N.m (4.3 ~ 4.9 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 35.4 lb-ft)
- Remove the torque converter mounting bolt (A-4EA) with rotating the crankshaft.
Tightening Torque:
45.1 ~ 52.0 N.m (4.6 ~ 5.3 kgf.m, 33.3 ~ 38.3 lb-ft)
NOTE:- Lubricant should be applied on thread of bolt before tightening.
- Remove the heat protector (A).
Tightening Torque:
19.6 ~ 29.4 N.m (2.0 ~ 3.0 kgf.m, 14.5 ~ 21.7 lb-ft)
- Remove the automatic transaxle with a jack after removing the mounting bolt (A-1EA, B-3EA).
Tightening Torque:
- 42.2 ~ 53.9 N.m (4.3 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)
- 42.2 ~ 48.1 N.m (4.3 ~ 4.9 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 35.4 lb-ft)