2.
Remove the battery (A).
Use a cover not to damage the vehicle surface.
Disconnect connectors carefully not to be damaged.
Mark wires or hoses for identification.
Remove the engine cover. (see EM group)
Remove the battery (A).
Disconnect the AFS connector (A).
Remove the air cleaner assembly (B) by loosening the clamp bolt (C) and the clips and removing the two mounting bolts (D).
Remove the battery tray (B) by removing the four mounting bolts (A-4ea).
Remove the ECM (A).
Remove the inhibiter switch connector (A).
Remove the solenoid valve connector (A).
Remove the input speed sensor connector (A).
Remove the output speed sensor connector (A).
Remove the vehicle speed sensor connector (A).
Remove the control cable assembly(C) by removing the nut (A) and clip (B).
Disconnect the transaxle oil cooler hoses (B) from the tubes by loosening the clamps (A).
Remove the CKP sensor connector (A).
Remove the transaxle mounting bolts (A-3ea).
Using the special tool(09200-38001), hold the engine and transaxle assembly safely.
Remove the transaxle insulator mounting bolts (A-4ea).
Remove the front wheels. (see SS group)
Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the power steering column joint bolt and the EPS connector. (see ST group)
Remove the under cover (A).
Drain the transaxle fluid by removing the oil drain plug (A).
Drain power steering fluid through the return tube(A). (see ST group)
Disconnect the power steering pressure tube (A) from the power steering oil pump.
Disconnect the lower arm, the tie rod end ball joint, the stabilizer bar link from the front knuckle. (see SS group)
Remove the roll stopper mounting bolts (A-3ea, B-3ea).
Remove the muffler hanger rubber (A).
Remove the mounting bolts from the sub frame by supporting the sub frame by using the special tool(09624-38000). (see SS group)
Remove the front roll support (A) from the transaxle.
Remove the front muffler assembly (A).
Remove the inner shaft bracket bolts (A-3ea).
Remove drive shaft(A, B) from transaxle. (see DS group).
Install a jack for supporting the transaxle assembly.
In case of 4WD, remove the transfer case assembly. (see MT group's 'Transfer case')
Remove the left side cover (A).
Remove the ground (A).
Remove the starter motor mounting bolts (A) and the two bolts (B).
Remove the cover (A).
Remove the drive plate bolts (A) and the transaxle lower mounting bolts (B-6ea).
Lifting the vehicle up and lowering the jack slowly, remove the transaxle assembly.
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Perform the following :
Adjust the shift cable.
Refill the transaxle with fluid.
Refill the radiator with engine coolant.
Bleed air from the cooling system with the heater valve open.
Clean the battery posts and cable terminals with sandpaper, assemble them, and apply grease to prevent corrosion.
Lowering the vehicle or lifting up a jack, install the transaxle assembly.
Tighten the transaxle lower mounting bolts (B-4ea, C-1ea).
TORQUE:
[B] 40~47 Nm(4.0~4.7 kgf.m, 28.9~34.0 lb-ft)
[C] 80~100 Nm(8~10 kgf.m, 57.9~72.3 lb-ft)
Install the drive plate bolts (A) by turning the timing gear.
TORQUE:
46~53 Nm(4.6~5.3 kgf.m, 33.3~38.3 lb-ft)
In case of 4WD, install the transfer case assembly. (see MT group's 'Transfer case')
Install the cover (A).
Install the starter motor mounting bolts (A) and the two bolts (B).
TORQUE:
[A] 43~55 Nm(4.3~5.5 kgf.m, 31.1~39.8 lb-ft)
[B] 33~50 Nm(3.3~5.0 kgf.m, 23.9~36.2 lb-ft)
Install the ground (A).
Install the left side cover (A).
After removing a jack, insert the drive shafts (A, B). (see DS group)
Install the inner shaft bracket bolts (A-3ea).
TORQUE:
50~65 Nm(5.0~6.5 kgf.m, 36.2~47.0 lb-ft)
Install the front muffler assembly (A). (see EM group)
Install the front roll support (A) to the transaxle.
TORQUE:
60~80 Nm(6~8 kgf.m, 43.4~57.8 lb-ft)
Install the sub frame supported by the special tool(09624-38000). (see SS group)
Tighten the roll stopper mounting bolts (A-3ea, B-3ea).
TORQUE:
50~65 Nm(5.0~6.5 kgf.m, 36.2~47.0 lb-ft)
Install the muffler hanger rubber (A).
Connect the lower arm, the tie rod end ball joint, the stabilizer bar link to the front knuckle. (see SS group)
Connect the power steering pressure tube (A) to the power steering oil pump.
TORQUE:
55~65 Nm(5.5~6.5 kgf.m, 39.8~47.0 lb-ft)
Install the under cover (A).
Install the steering column joint bolt and the EPS connector. (see ST group)
Connect the return tube(A) with a clamp. (see ST group)
Install the front wheels and tires.
Tighten the transaxle insulator mounting bolt (A-4ea).
TORQUE:
60~80 Nm(6~8 kgf.m, 43.4~57.8 lb-ft)
Remove the special tool (09200-38001) holding the engine and transaxle assembly.
Tighten the transaxle mounting bolts (A-3ea).
TORQUE:
65~85 Nm(6.5~8.5 kgf.m, 47.0~61.5 lb-ft)
Connect the transaxle oil cooler hoses (A) to the tubes by fastening the clamps (B).
Install the control cable assembly(C) by tightening the nut (A) and clip (B).
TORQUE:
8~12 Nm(0.8~1.2 kgf.m, 5.8~8.7 lb-ft)
Install the inhibiter switch connector (A).
Install the solenoid valve connector (A).
Install the input speed sensor connector (A).
Install the output speed sensor connector (A).
Install the vehicle speed sensor connector (A).
Install the battery tray (B) by tightening the four mounting bolts (A-4ea).
Install the air cleaner assembly (B) by fastening the clamp bolt (C) and the clips and installing the two mounting bolts (D).
Connect the AFS connector (A).
Install the battery (A).
Refill the transaxle fluid. (see 'Service adjustment procedure')
Refill the power steering fluid and bleed the air. (see 'ST' group)
Install the engine cover. (see 'EM' group)
When replacing the automatic transaxle, reset the automatic transaxle's values by using the High- Scan Pro.
Connect the Hi-Scan Pro connector to the data link connector under the crash pad and power cable to the cigar jack under the center facia.
Turn the ignition switch on and power on the Hi-Scan Pro.
Select the vehicle's name.
Select 'AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE'.
Select 'RESETTING AUTO T/A VALUES' and perform the procedure.
Perform the procedure by pressing F1 (REST).
