Automatic Transmission Unit: Removal

REMOVE BATTERY
REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP DRIVE BELT, FAN AND FLUID COUPLING ASSEMBLY, FAN SHROUD AND RADIATOR RESERVOIR (See REMOVAL )
DISCONNECT CONNECTORS
1. Release the lock and disconnect the transmission wire connector.
2. Disconnect the 2 transmission wire connectors.
3. Separate the connector clamp.
REMOVE TRANSFER SHIFT LEVER BOOT
1. Remove the transfer shift lever knob.
2. Remove upper console panel (See REMOVAL ).
  
  Fig 1: Disconnecting Transmission Wire Connectors
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3. Remove the 4 bolts and the transfer shift lever boot.
  Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf)
REMOVE ENGINE NO. 1 AND NO. 2 UNDER COVERS
REMOVE LH AND RH FRONT EXHAUST PIPES (See COMPONENTS )
REMOVE FRONT AND REAR PROPELLER SHAFTS (See REMOVAL )

Fig 2: Removing Bolts & Transfer Shift Lever Boot
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SEPARATE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL ROD
Remove the clip and pin and separate the shift control rod.

Fig 3: Removing Clip & Pin & Separate Shift Control Rod
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SEPARATE TRANSFER SHIFT LEVER
Remove the nut and separate the transfer shift lever rod assembly.

Torque: 12 N.m (122 kgf.cm, 9 ft.lbf)

Fig 4: Removing Nut & Separate Transfer Shift Lever Rod Assembly
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SEPARATE WIRE HARNESS
1. Disconnect 3 connectors.
2. Remove the 3 clamps from the transmission unit and separate the transmission wire.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Clamps From Transmission Unit & Separate Transmission Wire
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REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH MOUNTING BOLT
1. Remove the bolt and the hole plug.
  Torque: 18 N.m (185 kgf.cm, 13 ft.lbf)
  
  Fig 6: Removing Bolt & Hole Plug
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2. Turn the crankshaft to gain access to each bolt.
3. Hold the crankshaft pulley nut with a wrench, and remove the 6 bolts.
  Torque: 48 N.m (490 kgf.cm, 35 ft.lbf)
  
  HINT:
  
  At the time of installation, first install the green colored bolt. And then install the other 5 bolts.
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Bolt
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DISCONNECT OIL COOLER PIPES
1. Loosen the 2 union nuts.
2. Remove the bolt and the clamp.
  Torque: 12 N.m (122 kgf.cm, 9 ft.lbf)
3. Remove the 2 union nuts and disconnect the 2 oil cooler pipes.
  Torque: 34 N.m (347 kgf.cm, 25 ft.lbf)
  
  Fig 8: Disconnecting Oil Cooler Pipes
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SEPARATE GROUND CABLE
Remove the bolt and separate the ground cable.

Torque: 20 N.m (204 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf)
REMOVE CROSSMEMBER AND TRANSFER CASE PROTECTOR
1. Support the transmission with a jack.
  
  Fig 9: Removing Bolt & Separate Ground Cable
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2. Remove the 3 bolts and the transfer case protector.
  Torque: 29 N.m (296 kgf.cm, 21 ft.lbf)
3. Remove the 8 bolts, the 2 nuts and the crossmember.
  Torque:
  
  Bolt: 50 N.m (510 kgf.cm, 37 ft.lbf)
  
  Nut: 74 N.m (750 kgf.cm, 54 ft.lbf)
  
  Fig 10: Removing Bolts & Nuts Crossmember
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REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR RR
Remove the 4 bolts and the engine mounting insulator RR.

Torque: 59 N.m (600 kgf.cm, 43 ft.lbf)

HINT:

At the time of installation, install the insulator rear with the inscribing mark facing backward.
REMOVE TRANSMISSION
1. Lower the rear end of the transmission unit.
2. Remove the transmission wire clamp bolt.
  
  Fig 11: Removing Engine Mounting Insulator RR
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3. Remove the 10 bolts and the transmission unit.
  Torque:
  
  Bolt A: 71 N.m (724 kgf.cm, 52 ft.lbf)
  
  Bolt B: 37 N.m (377 kgf.cm, 27 ft.lbf)
  
  Fig 12: Identifying Bolts
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REMOVE WIRE HARNESS AND HOSE
1. Remove the 4 bolts.
  Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf)
2. Release the lock and disconnect the connector.
3. Disconnect the 5 connectors.
4. Separate the 6 connector clamps.
5. Disconnect the 5 hoses and remove the wire harness and the hose.
  
  Fig 13: Removing Wire Harness & Hose
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