3.
Remove the ground line after removing the bolt (A).
Air cleaner assembly and air duct.
(Refer to "Intake and Exhaust system" in EM group.)
Battery and battery tray.
(Refer to "Charging system" in EE group.)
Remove the ground line after removing the bolt (A).
Disconnect the solenoid valve connector (A) and inhibitor switch connector (B).
Loosen the shift cable nut (C).
Tightening torque:
(C) 9.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)
Remove the shift cable bracket (A).
Tightening torque:
14.7 ~ 21.6 N.m (1.5 ~ 2.2 kgf.m, 10.9 ~ 15.9 lb-ft)
Remove the wiring bracket (A, B).
Disconnect the hose (B) after removing the automatic transaxle fluid cooler hose clamp (A).
Remove the automatic transaxle upper mounting bolt (A-2ea) and the starter motor mounting bolt (B-2ea).
Tightening torque :
(A) 42.2 ~ 54.0 N.m (4.3 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)
(B) 49.0 ~ 63.7 N.m (5.0 ~ 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 47.0 lb-ft)
Remove the mounting cover (A).
Remove the support bracket mounting bolts (A).
Tightening torque:
88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.8 lb-ft)
Disconnect the recirculation valve connector (A) and the vacuum hose (B), and then remove the intercooner inlet pipe & hose assembly (C).
Tightening torque:
14.7 ~ 19.6 N.m (1.5 ~ 2.0 kgf.m, 10.8 ~ 14.5 lb-ft)
Using the engine support fixture (SST No.: 09200-38001), hold the engine and transaxle assembly safely.
Remove the transaxle mounting support bracket (C).
Tightening torque:
(A) 78.5 ~ 98.1 N.m (8.0 ~ 10.0 kgf.m, 57.9 ~ 72.3 lb-ft)
(B) 58.9 ~ 78.5 N.m (6.0 ~ 8.0 kgf.m, 43.4 ~ 57.9 lb-ft)
Remove the under cover (A).
Disconnect the vacuum pump connector (A).
Disconnect the vacuum hose (A).
Loosen the vacuum pump bracket bolts (A), and then remove vacuum pump and bracket.
Tightening torque:
19.6 ~ 29.4 N.m (2.0 ~ 3.0 kgf.m, 14.5 ~ 21.7 lb-ft)
Remove the following items;
Drive shaft assembly.
(Refer to "Drive shaft assembly " in DS group.)
Sub frame assembly.
(Refer to "Front suspension system" in SS group.)
Remove the dust cover (A).
Remove the torque converter mounting bolt (A-6ea) with rotating the crankshaft.
Tightening torque:
45.1 ~ 52.0 N.m (4.6 ~ 5.3 kgf.m, 33.3 ~ 38.3 lb-ft)
Remove the automatic transaxle with a jack after removing the mounting bolt (A-4ea, B-2ea).
Tightening torque:
(A) 42.2 ~ 48.1 N.m (4.3 ~ 4.9 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 35.4 lb-ft)
(B) 42.2 ~ 54.0 N.m (4.3 ~5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)
Install in the reverse order of removal.
If the oil seal on the transaxle case side is damaged and fluid is leaking, replace the oil seal with a new unit.
When installing the new oil seal, use the specialized tool (oil seal installer, 09453-3L240).
After replacement or reinstallation procedure of the automatic transaxle assembly, must perform procedures below.
Adding automatic transaxle fluid.
(Refer to "Hydraulic system" in this group.)
After replacing the automatic transaxle, clear the Diagnostic Trouble Code(DTC) using the GDS tool.
DTC cannot be cleared by disconnecting the battery.
When replacing the automatic transaxle, reset the automatic transaxle's values by using the GDS.
Perform TCM learning after replacing the transaxle to prevent slow transaxle response, jerky acceleration and jerky startup.
(Refer to "Automatic transaxle control system repair procedures" in this group.)
