Automatic Transmission Assembly: Removal

Set the vehicle on the lift.
Open front hood fully, and support with stay.
Disconnect battery ground terminal.
Remove air intake duct. Refer to REMOVAL under AIR INTAKE DUCT .
Remove air cleaner case. Refer to REMOVAL under AIR CLEANER CASE .
Remove air cleaner case stay.

Fig 1: Removing Air Cleaner Case Stay
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Remove front, center, rear exhaust pipe and muffler. Refer to REMOVAL under FRONT EXHAUST PIPE , REAR EXHAUST PIPE and MUFFLER .
Disconnect the following connectors.
1. Transmission harness connector
  
  Fig 2: Disconnecting Transmission Harness Connector
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2. Transmission ground terminal
Remove starter. Refer to REMOVAL under STARTER
Install ST to torque converter clutch case.
ST 498277200: STOPPER SET

Fig 3: Installing ST To Torque Converter Clutch Case
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Remove pitching stopper.

Fig 4: Removing Pitching Stopper
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Separate torque converter clutch from drive plate.
1. Remove service hole plug.
2. Remove bolts which hold torque converter clutch to drive plate.
3. While rotating the engine, remove other bolts using ST.
CAUTION: Be careful not to drop bolts into torque converter clutch housing.

ST 499977300: CRANK PULLEY WRENCH

Fig 5: Separating Torque Converter Clutch From Drive Plate
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Remove ATF level gauge.
CAUTION: Plug opening to prevent entry of foreign particles into transmission fluid.

Fig 6: Removing ATF Level Gauge
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Set ST.
NOTE: Part No. 927670000 is also available.

ST 41099AA020: ENGINE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY

Fig 7: Identifying Engine Support Assembly
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Remove bolt which holds right upper side of transmission to engine.

Fig 8: Removing Bolt Which Holds Right Upper Side Of Transmission To Engine
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Lift-up the vehicle.
Remove under cover.
Remove heat shield cover.

Fig 9: Removing Heat Shield Cover
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Drain ATF to remove ATF drain plug.

Fig 10: Removing ATF Drain Plug
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Disconnect ATF cooler hoses from pipes of transmission side, and remove ATF level gauge guide.

Fig 11: Disconnecting ATF Cooler Hoses From Pipes Of Transmission Side
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Remove propeller shaft.
Remove shift select cable. Refer to REMOVAL under SELECT CABLE .
Disconnect stabilizer link from transverse link.
Remove bolt securing ball joint of transverse link to housing.

Fig 12: Removing Bolt Securing Ball Joint Of Transverse Link To Housing
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Remove spring pins and separate front drive shafts from each side of the transmission.

Fig 13: Removing Spring Pins And Front Drive Shafts From Each Side Of The Transmission
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Remove nuts which hold lower side of transmission to engine.

Fig 14: Removing Nuts Which Hold Lower Side Of Transmission To Engine
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Place transmission jack under transmission.
CAUTION:
- Make sure that the support plates of transmission jack don't touch the oil pan.
Remove transmission rear crossmember from vehicle.

Fig 15: Removing Transmission Rear Crossmember From Vehicle
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Remove transmission.
CAUTION: Move transmission and torque converter as a unit away from engine.

Fig 16: Removing Transmission
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Separate transmission assembly and rear cushion rubber.