Automatic Transmission Unit: Removal

REMOVE LEVEL GAUGE
REMOVE FILLER PIPE
Remove the bolt and filler pipe with the O-ring.

HINT:

At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.

Replace the used O-ring with a new one.
REMOVE AIR CLEANER, MAF METER AND INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR PIPE ASSEMBLY
REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WITH TWC
1. Disconnect the 3 connectors.
2. Remove the 8 nuts, 2 gaskets and exhaust manifold with the TWC
  1. Torque: 39 N.m (400 kgf.cm, 29 ft.lbf)
    
    Fig 1: Removing Nuts, Gaskets & Exhaust Manifold With TWC
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HINT:

At the time of installation, please refer to the following item. Replace the used gaskets with new ones.
RAISE VEHICLE
NOTE: Make sure that the vehicle is securely supported.
REMOVE NO. 1 AND NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVERS
REMOVE LH FRONT FLOOR CENTER COVER
REMOVE NO. 1 REAR FLOOR BOARD
DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR HOSE FROM RADIATOR
REMOVE FRONT AND CENTER EXHAUST PIPES (See EXHAUST SYSTEM )
REMOVE SHIFT CONTROL ROD
1. Remove the nut and washer, and disconnect the rod.
  1. Torque: 13 N.m (130 kgf.cm, 9 ft.lbf)
2. Remove the nut and shift control rod.
  1. Torque: 13 N.m (130 kgf.cm, 9 ft.lbf)
    
    Fig 2: Identifying Shift Control Rod
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REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT (See REMOVAL )
DISCONNECT OIL COOLER PIPE
1. Remove the 3 bolts and 3 clamps.
  1. Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf)
  Fig 3: Locating Oil Cooler Pipe Bolts & Clamps
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2. Loosen the 2 union nuts from the transmission.
  1. Torque: 44 N.m (450 kgf.cm, 33 ft.lbf)
  NOTE: Be careful not to damage the oil cooler pipe.
3. Disconnect the 2 oil cooler pipes from the transmission.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Union Nuts At Transmission
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REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH MOUNTING BOLT
1. Remove the hole plug.
2. Turn the crankshaft to gain access to each bolt.
3. Hold the crankshaft pulley nut with a wrench and remove the 6 bolts.
  1. Torque: 48 N.m (490 kgf.cm, 35 ft.lbf)
HINT:

At the time of installation, please refer to the following item. First install black colored bolt and then the 5 other bolts.

Fig 5: Locating Torque Converter Clutch Mounting Bolt
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SUPPORT TRANSMISSION WITH JACK

Fig 6: Supporting Transmission With Jack
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REMOVE 4 ENGINE REAR SUPPORT MEMBER SET BOLTS
1. Torque: 25 N.m (260 kgf.cm, 19 ft.lbf)
Fig 7: Locating Rear Engine Rear Support Member Set Bolts
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DISCONNECT CONNECTORS AND WIRE HARNESS
1. Tilt down the transmission.
  
  Fig 8: Tilting Down Transmission
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  NOTE: Take care so that the cooling fan does not come in contact with the fan shroud.
2. Disconnect the following connectors:
  1. O/D direct clutch speed sensor connector
  2. Vehicle speed sensor connector
  3. Park/neutral position switch connector
  4. Solenoid connector
3. Disconnect the wire harness from the clamps on the transmission.
REMOVE STARTER
1. Disconnect the connector and wire from the starter.
2. Remove the 2 bolts and starter.
  1. Torque: 37 N.m (380 kgf.cm, 27 ft.lbf)
REMOVE TRANSMISSION
Remove the 9 bolts, ground cable and transmission.
1. Torque:
2. 17 mm head: 72 N.m (730 kgf.cm, 53 ft.lbf)
3. 14 mm head: 37 N.m (380 kgf.cm, 27 ft.lbf)
Fig 9: Removing Starter
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HINT:

At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.

Lift the front side of the engine.

Fig 10: Lifting Front Side Of Engine
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