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Transaxle Assembly: Assembly

  1. Install reduction pinion gear bearing outer SYMBOL to transaxle case using drift (A) (commercial service tool).
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    CAUTION: Check that bearing outer race firmly sits on the bottom surface.
  2. Install O-rings SYMBOL to band servo piston retainer SYMBOL .
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  3. Install stem SYMBOL and washer SYMBOL to band servo piston SYMBOL .
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  4. Firmly set snap ring SYMBOL using suitable tool and install D-ring SYMBOL to band servo piston.
  5. Install servo spring SYMBOL , band servo piston SYMBOL , and band servo piston retainer SYMBOL .
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  6. Align the rib on band servo piston retainer upward.
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    CAUTION: The rib shall be assembled within 25 deg. vertical direction.
  7. Press band servo piston retainer SYMBOL using puller (A) (SST: ST33051001) and install snap ring of band servo piston retainer.
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  8. Insert current anchor end bolt SYMBOL to transaxle case by loosing and tightening repeatedly in order to remove seal sticking transaxle case bolt hole. After that, insert new anchor end bolt.
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    CAUTION: Vacuum debris peeled off.
  9. Install D-rings SYMBOL to low & reverse brake piston.
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  10. Install low & reverse brake piston SYMBOL .
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    CAUTION: Never incline low & reverse brake piston.
  11. Install spring retainer assembly SYMBOL .
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  12. Install snap ring SYMBOL using clutch spring compressor (A) (SST: KV31102400).
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    CAUTION:
    • Measure the thickness of snap ring and it must be 1.6 +/- 0.05 mm (0.063 +/- 0.002 in.)
    • Check snap ring being installed in the groove firmly.
  13. Install dish plate, driven plates, drive plates, and retaining plates of low & reverse brake.
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    CAUTION: Be careful with the order and direction of plates.

    SYMBOL

    : Low & reverse brake piston

    SYMBOL

    : Spring retainer assembly

    SYMBOL

    : Snap ring

    SYMBOL

    : Dish plate

    SYMBOL

    : Driven plates (4 pcs.)

    SYMBOL

    : Retaining plate

    SYMBOL

    : Snap ring

    SYMBOL

    : Drive plates (4 pcs.)

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  14. Install snap ring SYMBOL .
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    CAUTION: Check snap ring being installed in the groove firmly.
  15. Apply compressed air into the oil hole (SYMBOL ), move low & reverse brake piston and engage clutch. After that, stop air and measure clearance (A) between plate and snap ring.
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    NOTE: Place retaining plate (SYMBOL ) and push it by hand temporarily while air blowing to avoid air leak.
    • Select snap ring to make clearance (A) suitable value if it is below standard value.
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    Clearance (A)

    : Refer to Low & Reverse Brake .

  16. Hold center portion SYMBOL of front planetary carrier and by rotating it counter clockwise install low one way clutch SYMBOL and planetary gear pack assembly SYMBOL .
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    CAUTION: Install them until groove of snap ring can be seen.
  17. Install snap ring SYMBOL .
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    CAUTION:
    • Measure the thickness of snap ring and it must be 1.6 +/- 0.05 mm (0.063 +/- 0.002 in).
    • Check snap ring being installed in the groove firmly.
  18. Install needle bearing SYMBOL to front planetary carrier.
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  19. Install front sun gear SYMBOL .
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  20. Install needle bearing SYMBOL to front sun gear.
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  21. Install high clutch hub SYMBOL .
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  22. Install needle bearing SYMBOL to high clutch hub.
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  23. Install seal rings SYMBOL to high clutch assembly SYMBOL .
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  24. Install high clutch assembly SYMBOL .
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  25. Install needle bearing SYMBOL to high clutch assembly.
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  26. Install reverse clutch assembly SYMBOL .
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  27. Measure total end play by order written below and select thrust washer.
    CAUTION: Measure more than 2 positions and use average value.
    1. Measure L1; from matching surface to top of side cover.
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    2. Measure L2; from top to inner surface of side cover.
    3. Calculate dimension (a) by following formula: a = L1 - L2
    4. Measure dimension (b), from lowest inner top surface of reverse clutch assembly onto surface of bearing.
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    5. Calculate thrust washer thickness by following formula and select thrust washer.

      Thrust washer thickness = a - b - 0.275 mm (0.0108 in)

  28. Install thrust washer SYMBOL to side cover SYMBOL .
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  29. Install accumulator return springs SYMBOL and accumulator pistons SYMBOL .
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  30. Install O-rings SYMBOL .
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  31. Install 2-4 brake band SYMBOL .
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  32. Tighten anchor end bolt SYMBOL by hand until it touches 2-4 brake band.
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    SYMBOL

    : Anchor end bolt lock nut

  33. Install seal rings SYMBOL to side cover SYMBOL .
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  34. Apply recommended sealant [Anaerobic Liquid Gasket (Loctite 5460) or equivalent.] to surface of side cover matching to transaxle case (center portion of inside.)
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    L1

    : 3 - 5 mm (0.12 - 0.20 in)

    L2

    : 2.3 mm (0.08 in)

    CAUTION:
    • Completely remove all moisture, oil and old sealant, etc. from the transaxle case and side cover mounting surfaces.
    • Start and end applying at middle of bolts.
  35. Install side cover SYMBOL to transaxle case and tighten bolts (SYMBOL ) to the specified torque in numerical order shown in the figure after temporarily tightening them.
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  36. Tighten anchor end bolt SYMBOL to the specified torque.
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    Torque force

    : 4.9 N.m (0.5 kg-m, 43 ft-lb)

  37. Tighten anchor end bolt lock nut SYMBOL by hand until it touches transaxle case.
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  38. Fix anchor end bolt lock nut and loosen anchor end bolt by rotating 2.5 rounds.
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  39. Tighten anchor end bolt lock nut to the specified torque.
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  40. Install reduction pinion gear assembly SYMBOL .
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  41. Measure tightening dimension of reduction pinion gear assembly in order written below and select shim.
    CAUTION:
    • Apply ATF to bearing making its surface smooth when measuring.
    • Measure more than 2 portions and use average value.
    1. Measure dimension (a), form matching surface of convertor housing to outer race.
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    2. Measure dimension (b), depth form convertor housing upper surface.
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    3. Calculate shim thickness by following formula and select shim.

      Shim thickness = b - a + 0.12 mm (0.0047 in)

      NOTE: One or two shims are used here.
  42. Install parking pawl shaft SYMBOL .
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  43. Install parking pawl SYMBOL .
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  44. Install return spring SYMBOL .
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    CAUTION: Check that parking pawl can be returned by spring force.
  45. Install parking pawl shaft spacer SYMBOL .
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  46. Install low clutch hub SYMBOL .
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  47. Install thrust washer SYMBOL to low clutch hub.
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  48. Install low clutch assembly SYMBOL .
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  49. Measure total end play by following formula and select bearing.
    CAUTION: Measure more than 2 portions and use average value.
    1. Measure (a), from matching surface with oil pump to matching surface of oil pump bearing.
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    2. Measure dimension (b), from matching surface of oil pump to outer side of oil pump bearing.
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    3. Calculate bearing thickness by following formula and select bearing.

      Bearing thickness = a - b - 0.4 mm (0.016 in)

  50. Install selected needle bearing SYMBOL to low clutch assembly.
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  51. Install baffle plate SYMBOL and oil pump assembly SYMBOL and tighten bolts (SYMBOL ) to the specified torque.
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    *: Tighten with baffle plate

  52. Install final drive assembly to convertor housing temporarily.
  53. Calculate tightening dimension of final drive assembly by following order and select shim.
    CAUTION:
    • Apply ATF to bearing making its surface smooth when measuring.
    • Measure more than 2 portions and use average value.
    1. Measure dimension (a), from matching surface to bearing outer race of final drive assembly.
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    2. Measure dimension (b), depth from upper surface of transaxle case to the bearing surface.
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    3. Calculate shim thickness by following formula and select shim.

      Shim thickness = b - a - 0.075 mm (0.003 in)

  54. Remove final drive assembly from convertor housing and Install final drive assembly SYMBOL to transaxle case.
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  55. Install selected differential side bearing adjust shim SYMBOL to convertor housing. Refer to Final Drive  when selecting differential side bearing adjust shim.
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  56. Install selected reduction pinion gear bearing adjust shim SYMBOL to convertor housing. Refer to Reduction Pinion Gear  when selecting reduction pinion gear bearing adjust shim.
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  57. Install reduction pinion gear bearing outer SYMBOL to convertor housing using drift (A) (commercial service tool).
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    CAUTION: Check that bearing outer race firmly sits on shim.
  58. Install breather pipe SYMBOL and dowel pin SYMBOL to convertor housing SYMBOL .
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    Length (A)

    : 21 +/- 0.5 mm (0.83 +/- 0.02 in)

    Length (B)

    : 9 +/- 0.5 mm (0.35 +/- 0.02 in)

  59. Install baffle plate SYMBOL to convertor housing.
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  60. Apply recommended sealant [Anaerobic Liquid Gasket (Loctite 5460) or equivalent.] to surface of convertor hosing matching to transaxle case (center portion of inside) and Install convertor housing to transaxle case.
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    L1

    : 3 - 5 mm (0.12 - 0.20 in)

    L2

    : 2.3 mm (0.08 in)

    CAUTION:
    • Completely remove all moisture, oil and old sealant, etc. from the transaxle case and side cover mounting surfaces.
    • Start and end applying at middle of bolts.
  61. Tighten convertor housing bolts SYMBOL and SYMBOL to the specified torque in numerical order shown in the figure. (Tighten twice bolts 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 13 and 19.)
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    Bolt symbol

    Specification

    Number of bolts

    SYMBOL

    Seal less bolt

    17

    SYMBOL

    Sealed bolt

    2

  62. Install retaining plate SYMBOL , accumulator springs SYMBOL , and accumulator piston SYMBOL to transaxle case and tighten bolts to the specified torque.
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  63. Install rip seal SYMBOL to transaxle case.
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  64. Install control valve assembly SYMBOL to transaxle.
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    CAUTION: Never scratch O-ring installed to terminal assembly when installing control vale assembly to transaxle case.
  65. Tighten control vale assembly bolts SYMBOL and SYMBOL to the specified torque.
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    Bolt symbol

    Length under neck

    Number of bolts

    SYMBOL

    62.0 mm (2.44 in)

    5

    SYMBOL

    53.0 mm (2.09 in)

    3

    CAUTION: Screw bolts by hand before being torqued.
  66. Install lock washer SYMBOL and manual plate SYMBOL and tighten lock nut SYMBOL to the specified torque.
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    CAUTION: Fix manual plate to avoid its rotation when it is torqued.
  67. Install magnets SYMBOL to oil pan.
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  68. Install oil pan SYMBOL and oil pan gasket SYMBOL .
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    CAUTION: Completely wipe out any moisture, oil, and old gasket from the oil pan gasket mounting surface and bolt mounting hole of oil pan and transaxle case.
  69. Tighten oil pan bolts (SYMBOL ) to the specified torque in the order shown.
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    SYMBOL

    : Front

    CAUTION: Screw bolts by hand before being torqued.
  70. Install overflow tube SYMBOL to oil pan and tighten it to the specified torque.
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  71. Install drain plug gasket SYMBOL to drain plug SYMBOL .
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  72. Tighten drain plug SYMBOL to the specified torque.
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  73. Install snap ring SYMBOL to terminal assembly.
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  74. Install differential side oil seal to transaxle case and converter housing according to the following procedures.
    1. Measure lip height (A) and determine differential side oil seal insertion reference value (B) from the list to calculate lip protrusion (C).
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      SYMBOL

      : Differential side oil seal

      SYMBOL

      : Converter housing or transaxle case

      Lip protrusion (C)

      : C = A -B

      Differential side oil seal insertion reference value (B)

      : 1.8 mm (0.071 in)

      CAUTION:
      • Never reuse differential side oil seal.
      • Put a mark on the measurement area and measure height of seal lip at four points diagonally using suitable tool.
      NOTE: Since seal lips have a tolerance of +/- 0.3 mm (+/- 0.012 in) at maximum due to manufacturing tolerances or packing conditions, it is necessary to measure the seal lip height beforehand to clarify the tolerance.
    2. As an indicator of the parallelism and insertion depth, cut a piece of tape SYMBOL to specified width [add 1 mm (0.04 in) to the value calculated from the tip of differential side oil seal lip] and affix to the differential side oil seal.
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    3. Install the differential side oil seal using a suitable tool according to the guide of the tape.
      CAUTION:
      • If differential side oil seal is inserted deeper than the reference value, use a new differential side oil seal and perform the steps again.
      • Apply ATF to the differential side oil seal lip and around the oil seal.
    4. Remove tape.
    5. Adjust as instructed below to optimize the protrusion size and parallelism.
      CAUTION: If differential side oil seal is inserted deeper than the reference value, use a new differential side oil seal and perform the steps again.
      • Protrusion size (A)
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        CAUTION: Protrusion must fall within +/- 0.5mm (+/- 0.020 in) of calculated size.
      • Parallelism at four diagonal points (SYMBOL )
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        CAUTION: The difference among four diagonal points must be within 0.3 mm (0.012 in).
        NOTE: If differential side oil seal is uneven while installing, tilt suitable tool.
    6. Check that the protrusion size and parallelism are adequate.
  75. Install O-ring SYMBOL to output speed sensor.
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  76. Install output speed sensor SYMBOL to transaxle.
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  77. Install air breather cap SYMBOL to transaxle.
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  78. Install transmission range switch SYMBOL to transaxle and temporarily tightening transmission range switch mounting bolts SYMBOL .
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  79. Install manual lever SYMBOL to manual shaft.
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  80. Move manual lever to "N" position.
  81. Remove manual lever from manual shaft.
  82. Assemble the unified transmission range switch adjuster (SST: KV381099S0) as shown in the figure.
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    SYMBOL

    : Base plate

    SYMBOL

    : Pin "2"

    SYMBOL

    : Spacer nut

    SYMBOL

    : Pin attachment hole "C"

    Pin diameter

     

    B

    : 5 mm (0.20 in) dia.

     

    C

    : 4 mm (0.16 in) dia.

  83. Set the unified transmission range switch adjuster (A) (SST: KV381099S0) to manual shaft and insert the pin SYMBOL to hole SYMBOL of transmission range switch.
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  84. Tighten transmission range switch mounting bolts SYMBOL to the specified torque.
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  85. Remove the unified transmission range switch adjuster (SST: KV381099S0).
  86. Install manual lever SYMBOL and lock washer SYMBOL to manual shaft and tighten manual lever mounting nut SYMBOL to the specified torque.
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    CAUTION: Fix manual lever to avoid its rotation when it is torqued.
  87. Install O-ring SYMBOL to input shaft.
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  88. Pour ATF into torque converter.
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    CAUTION:
    • Approximately 1 liter (7/8 Imp pt) of ATF is required for a new torque converter.
    • When reusing old torque converter, add the same amount of ATF as was drained.
  89. Install torque convertor SYMBOL to transaxle.
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  90. Measure dimension (A), from convertor housing to torque convertor and confirm it is in indicated dimension.
    CAUTION: Measure more than 2 positions and use average value.
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    Dimension (A)

    : Refer to Torque Converter .