Automatic Transmission - Automatic Transaxle/Transmission: Disassembly: Transaxle

	Compressor, Forward Clutch Spring 307-574 (includes 307-574/1 and 307-574/2)
	Compressor, Forward/Intermediate Spring 307-584 (includes 307-584/1 and 307-584/2)
	Differential Bearing Cup Remover 307-586
	Holding Fixture 307-580
	Remover/Installer, Front Wheel Hub 204-069 (T81P-1104-C)
	Transfer Gear Bearing Race Remover 307-577

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1. Using the Holding Fixture 307-580, install the transaxle onto the bench.
   Fig 1: Installing Transaxle Onto Bench Using Holding Fixture 307-580

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NOTE: Only thread the bolts 6 to 8 turns or do not exceed 12 mm (0.472 in) into the torque converter. If the bolts are threaded too far, damage to the torque converter clutch surface can occur causing torque converter failure.
Fig 2: Remove/Install Bolts From Torque Converter
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2. Install two 10 mm x 1.50 bolts into the torque converter 6 to 8 turns to assist in handling the torque converter.
NOTE: The torque converter is heavy. Be careful not to drop it or damage will result.
Fig 3: Remove/Install Torque Converter
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3. Remove the torque converter from the transaxle.
4. Remove the nut and the manual lever.
   Fig 4: Locating Manual Lever And Nut

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NOTE: Note the location of the of the studbolts for assembly.
Fig 5: Locating Main Control Cover Bolts
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5. Remove the 14 bolts and the main control cover.
6. Slide the Transmission Range (TR) sensor electrical connector lock tab over to unlock the connector.
   Fig 6: Sliding Transmission Range Sensor Electrical Connector Lock Tab

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7. Disconnect the TR sensor electrical connector.
   Fig 7: Locating TR Sensor Electrical Connector

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8. Disconnect the Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) and Output Shaft Speed (OSS) sensor electrical connectors.
   1. TSS sensor
   2. OSS sensor
      Fig 8: Identifying Turbine Shaft Speed And Output Shaft Speed Sensor Electrical Connectors

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9. Remove the OSS sensor wire from the retainer.
   Fig 9: Locating OSS Sensor Wiring Harness

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NOTE: Handle the solenoid body with care or damage to the solenoid body may occur.
NOTE: Note the location of the different length bolts for assembly.
Fig 10: Locating Solenoid Body Bolts
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10. Remove the 11 bolts and the solenoid body.
11. Remove the 10 main control valve body bolts and the valve body.
    Fig 11: Locating Main Control Valve Body Bolts

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12. Clamp a pair of locking pliers on the head of TR sensor retaining pin.
    Fig 12: Clamping Pair Of Locking Pliers On Head Of TR Sensor Retaining Pin

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13. Clamp a second pair of locking pliers on the first pair of locking pliers.
    Fig 13: Clamping Second Pair Of Locking Pliers On First Pair Of Locking Pliers

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NOTE: Put a block of wood on the transaxle case before prying the TR sensor retaining pin out. Failure to protect the sealing surface of the transaxle case will result in transaxle case damage.
Fig 14: Prying TR Sensor Retaining Pin Out Of Transaxle Case
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14. Pry the TR sensor retaining pin out of the transaxle case.
15. Remove the TR sensor.
    1. Slide the TR sensor out of the transaxle case.
    2. Rotate the TR sensor detent plate until it rests against the transaxle case.
    3. Remove the park pawl actuator rod from the detent lever and remove the TR sensor.
       Fig 15: Removing TR Sensor

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16. Using a suitable tool, remove the manual lever shaft seal.
    Fig 16: Removing Manual Lever Shaft Seal Using Suitable Tool

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17. Using a suitable tool, remove the forward clutch feed seal.
    Fig 17: Removing Forward Clutch Feed Seal Using Suitable Tool

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18. Remove the bolt and the OSS sensor.
    Fig 18: Locating OSS Sensor Bolt

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19. Remove the 10 cover assembly bolts.
    Fig 19: Locating Cover Assembly Bolts

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20. Remove the cover assembly and carefully route the TSS sensor wiring harness and electrical connector out of the transaxle case.
    Fig 20: Remove/Install Cover Assembly

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21. Remove the cover assembly gasket.
    Fig 21: Locating Cover Assembly Gasket

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22. Remove the No. 1 cover assembly thrust bearing.
    Fig 22: Remove/Install No. 1 Cover Assembly Thrust Bearing

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23. Remove the overdrive/direct clutch hub and turbine shaft assembly.
    Fig 23: Remove/Install Overdrive/Direct Clutch Hub And Turbine Shaft Assembly

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24. Remove No. 3 rear sun gear thrust bearing.
    Fig 24: Remove/Install No. 3 Rear Sun Gear Thrust Bearing

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25. Remove the intermediate clutch shell and sun gear assembly.
    Fig 25: Remove/Install Intermediate Clutch Shell And Sun Gear Assembly

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26. Remove the intermediate clutch assembly.
    Fig 26: Locating Intermediate Clutch Assembly

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NOTE: The location of the tab on the bottom pressure plate is aligned with the gap for the low One-Way Clutch (OWC) snap ring.
Fig 27: Locating Low/Reverse Clutch Assembly
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27. Remove the low/reverse clutch assembly.
28. Remove the rear planetary carrier and center ring gear assembly.
    Fig 28: Remove/Install Rear Planetary Carrier Assembly

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29. Remove the No. 6 center sun gear and the No. 5 center/rear planetary thrust bearings.
    Fig 29: Removing No. 6 Center Sun Gear And No. 5 Center/Rear Planetary Thrust Bearings

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30. Remove the center planetary sun gear.
    Fig 30: Remove/Install Center Planetary Sun Gear

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31. Remove the center planetary carrier and front ring gear assembly.
    Fig 31: Remove/Install Center Planetary Carrier And Front Ring Gear Assembly

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32. Remove the No. 7 center sun gear and the No. 8 front/center planetary gear assembly thrust bearings.
    Fig 32: Removing No. 7 Center Sun Gear And No. 8 Front/Center Planetary Gear Assembly Thrust Bearings

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33. Remove the front planetary carrier and rear ring gear assembly.
    Fig 33: Remove/Install Front Planetary Carrier And Rear Ring Gear Assembly

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34. Remove the front planetary sun gear and shell assembly.
    Fig 34: Remove/Install Front Planetary Sun Gear And Shell Assembly

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35. Remove the No. 10 front sun gear thrust bearing.
    Fig 35: Remove/Install No. 10 Front Sun Gear Thrust Bearing

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36. Remove the front planetary carrier hub assembly.
    Fig 36: Locating Front Planetary Carrier Hub Assembly

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37. Remove the No. 11 support assembly thrust bearing.
    Fig 37: Remove/Install No. 11 Support Assembly Thrust Bearing

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NOTE: Note the orientation of the snap ring for assembly. The snap ring gap must fit around the tab of the low/reverse clutch pressure plate.
Fig 38: Locating Low OWC Snap Ring
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38. Remove the low OWC snap ring.
39. Remove the low OWC.
    Fig 39: Removing Low OWC

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40. Remove the forward clutch assembly.
    Fig 40: Locating Forward Clutch Assembly

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NOTE: Install the Forward/Intermediate Spring Compressor 307-584 (307-584/1 and 307-584/2) with the stepped end of the cylinder facing upward when compressing the forward clutch piston return spring.
Fig 41: Identifying Special Compressing Tools
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41. Using the Forward/Intermediate Spring Compressor 307-584 (307-584/1 and 307-584/2) and the Forward Clutch Spring Compressor 307-574 (307-574/1 and 307-574/2) compress the forward clutch piston return spring.
NOTE: The Forward/Intermediate Spring Compressor 307-584 (307-584/1 and 307-584/2) and the Forward Clutch Spring Compressor 307-574 (307-574/1 and 307-574/2) are not shown in the illustration for clarity.
Fig 42: Locating Forward Clutch Piston Return Spring Snap Ring
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42. Remove the forward clutch piston return spring snap ring.
43. Remove Forward Clutch Spring Compressor 307-574 (307-574/1 and 307-574/2) and Forward/Intermediate Spring Compressor 307-584 (307-584/1 and 307-584/2).
    Fig 43: Identifying Special Compressing Tools

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44. Remove the forward clutch piston return spring.
    Fig 44: Locating Forward Clutch Piston Return Spring

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45. Using a suitable tool, remove and discard the forward clutch piston.
    Fig 45: Removing Forward Clutch Piston Using Suitable Tool

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NOTE: Note the location of the studbolts for assembly.
Fig 46: Locating Torque Converter Housing Bolts
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46. Remove the 19 torque converter housing bolts.
NOTE: Carefully pry on the transaxle torque converter housing and the case to separate the torque converter housing from the case. Do not pry up on the silicone sealant mating surfaces, damage to the mating surfaces may occur. Carefully lift the torque converter housing off the dowel pins.
Fig 47: Removing Torque Converter Housing Using Suitable Tool
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47. Using a suitable tool, carefully pry the torque converter housing off the transaxle case just enough to break the seal of the silicone and remove the torque converter housing from the transaxle case.
48. Remove the transaxle lube tube.
    Fig 48: Locating Transaxle Lube Tube

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49. Remove the differential and ring gear assembly.
    Fig 49: Locating Differential And Ring Gear Assembly

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50. Remove the transfer shaft and gear assembly.
    Fig 50: Locating Transfer Shaft And Gear Assembly

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51. Remove the pump-to-case seal.
    Fig 51: Locating Pump-To-Case Seal

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52. Remove the 2 bolts and the oil reservoir.
    Fig 52: Locating Oil Reservoir Bolts

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53. Using a suitable tool, remove the reservoir O-ring seal.
    Fig 53: Removing Reservoir O-Ring Seal Using Suitable Tool

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NOTE: If the transfer shaft bearing cup is damaged, a new bearing and bearing cup must be installed or excessive noise or transaxle failure may occur.
Fig 54: Locating Transaxle Case Side Transfer Shaft Bearing Cup
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54. Inspect the transaxle case side transfer shaft bearing cup for damage.
55. If the transaxle case side transfer shaft bearing cup is damaged, install Transfer Gear Bearing Race Remover 307-577 on the bearing cup.
    Fig 55: Installing Transfer Gear Bearing Race Remover 307-577 On Bearing Cup

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56. Install Front Wheel Hub Remover/Installer 204-069 and thread it into Transfer Gear Bearing Race Remover 307-577.
    Fig 56: Installing Wheel Hub Remover/Installer 204-069

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57. Using a wrench, turn the nut on Front Wheel Hub Remover/Installer 204-069 to remove the transfer shaft bearing cup from the transaxle case.
    Fig 57: Removing Transfer Shaft Bearing Cup From Transaxle Case Using Wrench

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58. If the transaxle case side transfer shaft bearing cup was removed, using a suitable tool, punch a hole in the fluid dam.
    Fig 58: Punching Hole In Fluid Dam Using Suitable Tool

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59. If the transfer shaft bearing cup was removed, using a suitable dent puller, remove the fluid dam from the transaxle case.
    Fig 59: Removing Fluid Dam From Transaxle Case Using Suitable Dent Puller

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60. Using a suitable tool, remove the halfshaft seal from the transaxle case.
    Fig 60: Removing Halfshaft Seal From Transaxle Case

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NOTE: If the differential bearing cup is damaged, a new bearing and bearing cup must be installed or excessive noise or transaxle failure may occur.
Fig 61: Locating Transaxle Case Side Differential Bearing Cup
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61. Inspect the transaxle case side differential bearing cup for damage.
62. If the transaxle case side differential bearing cup is damaged, install the Differential Bearing Cup Remover 307-586 on the bearing cup.
    1. Position the Differential Bearing Cup Remover 307-586 in the transaxle case with the tabs on the Differential Bearing Cup Remover 307-586 aligned with the slots in the transaxle case.
    2. Expand the Differential Bearing Cup Remover 307-586 by hand.
    3. While holding the Differential Bearing Cup Remover 307-586 in the expanded position with the tabs in the slots of the transaxle case, tighten the nut.
       Fig 62: Positioning Differential Bearing Cup Remover 307-586 In Transaxle Case

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63. Using a suitable press, press the differential bearing cup out of the transaxle case.
    Fig 63: Pressing Differential Bearing Cup Out Of Transaxle Case Using Suitable Press

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64. Remove the park pawl actuator rod.
    Fig 64: Removing Park Pawl Actuator Rod

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65. Remove the 2 bolts and the park pawl pin retainer.
    Fig 65: Locating Park Pawl Pin Retainer Bolts

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NOTE: Note the orientation of the park pawl spring for assembly.
Fig 66: Locating Park Pawl Spring
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66. Remove the park pawl spring.
67. Remove the park pawl pin and the park pawl.
    Fig 67: Locating Park Pawl Pin And Park Pawl

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68. Using a magnet, remove the park pawl abutment pins and the abutment.
    Fig 68: Identifying Park Pawl Abutment Pins And Abutment

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69. Remove the bolt and the fluid baffle from the torque converter housing.
    Fig 69: Locating Differential Carrier Baffle And Bolt

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70. Remove the 9 stator support assembly bolts.
    Fig 70: Locating Stator Support Assembly Bolts

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71. Remove the stator support assembly.
    Fig 71: Remove/Install Stator Support Assembly

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72. Remove the 3 bolts and the fluid pump and filter assembly.
    Fig 72: Locating Fluid Pump And Filter Assembly Bolts

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73. Remove the fluid pump sprocket and chain assembly.
    Fig 73: Locating Fluid Pump Sprocket And Chain Assembly

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74. Remove the fluid pump drive sprocket and driven sprocket thrust washers.
    Fig 74: Locating Pump Drive Sprocket And Driven Sprocket Thrust Washers

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75. Install the Transfer Gear Bearing Race Remover 307-577 on the bearing cup.
    Fig 75: Installing Transfer Gear Bearing Race Remover 307-577 On Bearing Cup

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76. Install the Front Wheel Hub Remover/Installer 204-069 and thread it into Transfer Gear Bearing Race Remover 307-577.
    Fig 76: Installing Wheel Hub Remover/Installer 204-069 On Transfer Gear Bearing Race Remover 307-577

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77. Using a wrench, turn the nut on the Front Wheel Hub Remover/Installer 204-069 to remove the transfer shaft bearing cup from the torque converter housing.
    Fig 77: Removing Transfer Shaft Bearing Cup From Torque Converter Housing

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78. Remove the preload shim.
    Fig 78: Remove/Install Transfer Shaft Preload Shim

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79. Using a suitable tool, punch a hole in the fluid dam.
    Fig 79: Punching Hole In Fluid Dam Using Suitable Tool

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80. If the transfer shaft bearing cup was removed, using a suitable dent puller, remove the fluid dam from the torque converter housing.
    Fig 80: Removing Fluid Dam From Torque Converter Housing

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81. Using a suitable tool, remove the halfshaft seal from the torque converter housing.
    Fig 81: Removing Halfshaft Seal From Torque Converter Housing Using Suitable Tool

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    All vehicles 

82. Install the Differential Bearing Cup Remover 307-586 on the bearing cup.
    1. Position the Differential Bearing Cup Remover 307-586 in the torque converter housing with the tabs on the Differential Bearing Cup Remover 307-586 aligned with the slots in the transaxle case.
    2. Expand the Differential Bearing Cup Remover 307-586 by hand.
    3. While holding the Differential Bearing Cup Remover 307-586 in the expanded position with the tabs in the slots of the transaxle case, tighten the nut.
       Fig 82: Positioning Differential Bearing Cup Remover 307-586 In Torque Converter Housing

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83. Using a suitable press, press the differential bearing cup out of the torque converter housing.
    Fig 83: Pressing Differential Bearing Cup Out Of Torque Converter Housing

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84. Remove the differential bearing preload shim.
    Fig 84: Remove/Install Differential Bearing Preload Shim

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85. Using a suitable dent puller, remove the torque converter hub seal from the torque converter housing.
    Fig 85: Removing Torque Converter Hub Seal From Torque Converter Housing

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