Removal and Replacement
TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLYREMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CAUTION *:Indicates parts which should be temporarily tightened, and then fully tightened after placing the vehicle on the ground and loading the full weight of the engine on the vehicle body.
Pre-removal Operation & Post-installation Operation:
Removal Steps 1-9:
Removal Steps 10-18 & Required Special Tools:
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
<> TRANSAXLE UPPER PART CONNECTING BOLTS REMOVAL
Do not fully unscrew the bolts from the transaxle assembly. Only loosen the bolts.
<> DRIVE PLATE BOLTS REMOVAL
1. Turn the crank shaft so that it is positioned to allow the drive plate bolt to be unscrewed.
2. Push in the torque converter into the transaxle side and make a point to ensure that the torque converter does not remain on the engine side.
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Jack up the transaxle assembly gently and then remove the transaxle mounting insulator.
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1.
1) Set the special tool MB991895 to the front fender assembling bolt (A, B) and radiator upper insulator assembling bolt (C, D) inside the engine room, as shown in the figure of the instructions.
2) Set the special tools MB991454 and MB991527, support the engine transaxle assembly, and unscrew the transaxle assembly upper part coupling bolts that were priority loosened.
2.
1) Assemble the engine hanger (special tool MB991928). Set following parts to the base hanger.
^ Slide bracket (HI)
^ Foot (standard) (MB991932)
^ Joint (90) (MB991930)
^ Joint (50) (MB991929)
2) Set the special tool MB991895 to the strut mounting nuts (A, B) and radiator upper insulator assembling bolt (C, D) inside the engine room, as shown in the figure of the instructions.
NOTE: Adjust the engine hanger balance by sliding the slide bracket (HI).
3) Set the special tools MB991454 and MB991895, support the engine transaxle assembly, and unscrew the transaxle assembly upper part coupling bolts that were priority loosened.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
Engage the torque converter into the transaxle side securely, and then assemble the transaxle assembly on the engine.
>>B<< TRANSAXLE MOUNTING INSULATOR STOPPER INSTALLATION
Install the transaxle mounting insulator stopper so that the arrow mark points as shown in the illustration.
>>C<< TRANSAXLE STAY INSTALLATION
Install the transmission stay as below.
1. Tighten the engine-side bolts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 22 ± 4 Nm (16 ± 3 ft. lbs.)
2. Tighten the transmission-side bolts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 44 ± 10 Nm (33 ± 7 ft. lbs.)
>>D<< TRANSAXLE UPPER PART CONNECTING BOLTS INSTALLATION
Assemble the harness clamp as shown in the illustration of the instructions. The bolts A shown in the illustration of the instructions should then be tightened along with the grounding.
>>E<< TRANSAXLE CONTROL CABLE (TRANSAXLE SIDE) /ADJUSTING NUT INSTALLATION
1. Place the selector lever and manual control lever in the N position.
2. Place the cable stud into the manual control lever slot and install the adjusting nut loosely. Gently push the transaxle control cable into the manual control lever slot until the cable is taut. Tighten the adjusting nut to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 12 ± 2 Nm (107 ± 17 inch lbs.)