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Automatic Transmission Assembly: Removal

  1. Remove the front tires. Ref. to WHEEL AND TIRE SYSTEM>Tire and Wheel>REMOVAL .
  2. Remove the collector cover.
    1. Carefully pull up the rear of collector cover at two positions (A).
    2. Carefully pull up the front of collector cover at two positions (B) while moving it forward.
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  3. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  4. Remove the air intake duct. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H6DO)>Air Intake Duct>REMOVAL .
  5. Loosen the clamp (A) which connects the air intake boot.
  6. Loosen the bolt (B) securing the air intake boot to the collector cover bracket.
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  7. Remove the air intake boot from the throttle body and the air cleaner case (rear), and move it to the left side wheel apron.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to allow the air intake boot to contact the air conditioner pipe.
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  8. Disconnect the following connectors.
    • Transmission harness connectors
    • Transmission radio ground terminal
    • Inhibitor harness connector
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  9. Disconnect the harness stay.
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  10. Separate the ground cable clip to remove the battery cable bracket.
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  11. Disconnect the engine harness connector.
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  12. Remove the throttle body with the engine coolant hose connected. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H6DO)>Throttle Body>REMOVAL .
  13. Disconnect the oxygen sensor harness connector.
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  14. Disconnect the oxygen sensor harness connector (A), and then remove the engine hanger rear.
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  15. Remove the collector cover bracket.
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  16. Attach the ST to the engine.

    Tightening torque:

    19 N.m (1.9 kgf-m, 14.0 ft-lb)

    ST 18360AA020 HANGER 

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  17. Remove the starter. Ref. to STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEMS(H6DO)>Starter>REMOVAL .
  18. Remove the service hole plug.
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  19. Remove the four bolts combining the torque converter and drive plate while rotating the crank pulley a little at a time in the same direction as engine revolution.
    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to drop bolts into converter housing.
    • Be careful not to damage the mounting bolts.
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  20. Make sure the torque converter moves freely by rotating with finger through the starter installation hole.
  21. Attach the ST to the converter case.

    ST 498277200 STOPPER SET 

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  22. After pulling off the cotter pin and removing the castle nut, use a puller to remove the tie-rod end.
    NOTE: Use a tool appropriate to the structure, and be careful not to damage the boot of the joint while removing. The boot may be damaged depending on the tool used.
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  23. Lift up the vehicle.
  24. Remove the front under cover. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Front Under Cover>REMOVAL .
  25. Remove the front exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST(H6DO)>Front Exhaust Pipe>REMOVAL .
  26. Remove the center exhaust cover.
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  27. Remove the exhaust hanger bracket.
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  28. Remove the CVTF drain plug to drain CVTF. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION(TR690)>CVTF>REPLACEMENT .
  29. Remove the snap pin and washer, and disconnect the select cable.
    CAUTION: Do not apply extra overload while holding the part (A).
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  30. Remove the cable plate assembly.
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  31. Drain differential gear oil. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION(TR690)>Differential Gear Oil>REPLACEMENT .
  32. Remove the CVTF CVT inlet hose and CVTF CVT outlet hose.
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  33. Remove the universal joint. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>Universal Joint>REMOVAL .
  34. Remove the propeller shaft. Ref. to DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM>Propeller Shaft>REMOVAL .
  35. Remove the stabilizer link.
  36. Disconnect the lower arm ball joint and housing.
  37. Pull out the front drive shaft from transmission using a crowbar.
  38. Holding the joint of front drive shaft from transmission side, pull out the drive shaft from transmission with care not to stretch the boot.
  39. Lower the vehicle.
  40. Remove the nuts from left and right transmission mounting brackets.
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  41. Set the ST1 and ST2 to vehicle.

    ST1 99099AJ000 ENGINE HANGER 

    ST2 99099AJ010 CHAIN BALANCER 

    CAUTION:
    • Set so that the chain sling does not contact the engine parts.
    • Install a bolt of 8 mm (0.3 in) at the locations shown in the figure, and place the front side arms of ST (ENGINE HANGER).
    • Set the rear arms of ST (ENGINE HANGER) at the locations shown in the figure.
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  42. Lift the engine slightly and remove the bolts of front cushion rubber.
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  43. Remove the front cushion rubbers.
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  44. Temporarily attach ST by using two bolts.

    ST 41099AJ010 SPECIAL TOOL H6 

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  45. Lift up the engine unit high enough to install the bolt and nut to vehicle.
    CAUTION: Do not lift up higher than enough level to install the ST to avoid damage to the hoses and pipes inside the engine room.
    NOTE: If it is difficult to pull out the stud bolt from transmission mounting bracket, slightly shake the engine unit while lifting up.
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  46. Tighten the mounting bolts on the engine side.

    Tightening torque:

    25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)

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  47. Remove the ST (ENGINE HANGER).
  48. Remove the left and right transmission mounting brackets.
    NOTE: First, remove the transmission mounting bracket on the right side of vehicle, and then tilt the engine unit to remove the left transmission mounting bracket.
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  49. Remove the three transmission connecting bolts.
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  50. Set the ST (ENGINE HANGER) again to loosen the chain sling.
  51. Lift up the vehicle.
  52. Set the transmission jack under the transmission.
  53. Remove the transmission rear crossmember.
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  54. Lower the transmission rear end (dust cover rear end).
    CAUTION: When lowering the transmission rear end, be careful not to let the converter case and steering mechanical parts contact each other.
    NOTE: Lower the transmission rear end by approx. 80 mm (3.1 in) (reference).
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  55. Rotate the handle of ST (ENGINE HANGER) to apply tension to the chain sling.
  56. Remove the two transmission connecting bolts and two nuts (lower side).
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  57. Remove the transmission assembly.
    NOTE: Remove it while moving the transmission jack up and down so that the engine and transmission remain directly aligned.
  58. Remove the rear cushion rubber.
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