REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
| WARNING | Vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) system. When servicing vehicle, use care to avoid accidental air bag deployment. SIR system-related components are located in various locations throughout interior and exterior of vehicle, depending on application. Do not use electrical test equipment on or near these circuits. If necessary, deactivate SIR system before servicing components. See AIR BAG DEACTIVATION PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION. |
| CAUTION | When battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory systems may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle. Before disconnecting battery, see COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION. |
| CAUTION | Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force, and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems. |
Removal
- Raise and support the vehicle. Support the engine with a jackstand and a block of wood.
- Remove the mount-through bolt.
- Remove the lower mount bracket bolts and the lower mount bracket.
- Remove the front transaxle mount bolts and the front transaxle mount.
Installation
- Position the front transaxle mount and install the bolts. Tighten the bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-137938-S09329941872002031300000) .
- Position the lower transaxle mount bracket and install the bolts. Tighten to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-137938-S09329941872002031300000) .
- Install the transaxle mount-through bolt. Tighten to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-137938-S09329941872002031300000) .
- Remove the jackstand and the wood block. Lower the vehicle.
Raise and support the vehicle. Remove the transaxle oil pan and filter. See DRAINING & REFILLING under LUBRICATION. Remove the oil feed pipes. See OIL FEED PIPES. Remove the 2 intermediate-4th servo cover bolts, the servo and the spring. (Scheme 129)
Install the intermediate-4th band servo piston spring, the servo and the servo cover bolts. Tighten the bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Install the oil feed pipes. See OIL FEED PIPES . Install the filter and the oil pan. See DRAINING & REFILLING under LUBRICATION. Lower the vehicle. Connect the negative battery cable. Fill transaxle with appropriate fluid to proper level. See LUBRICATION .
Scheme 129
Raise and support the vehicle. Remove the transaxle oil pan and filter. See DRAINING & REFILLING under LUBRICATION. Remove the oil feed pipes. See OIL FEED PIPES. Remove the 3 low and reverse band servo cover bolts, the servo and the spring. (Scheme 130)
Install the low-reverse band servo and cover. (Scheme 130) Install and tighten the bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. Install the oil feed pipe. See OIL FEED PIPES. Install the filter and oil pan. See DRAINING & REFILLING under LUBRICATION. Lower the vehicle. Connect the negative battery cable. Fill transaxle with appropriate fluid to proper level. See LUBRICATION.
Scheme 130
| CAUTION | Allow sufficient clearance around the transaxle oil cooler pipes and around the hoses to prevent damage or wear which may cause fluid loss. |
Note. Tools required: Cooler Line Seal Remover (J-41239-10), and Cooler Line Seal Installer (J-41239-1).
- Raise and support the vehicle. Position the drain pan. Remove the transaxle oil cooler pipe at the transaxle. (Scheme 131) Remove the cooler pipe bracket stud. (Scheme 132) Using the cooler line seal remover, remove the oil cooler pipe seals. (Scheme 133)
- Remove the transaxle oil cooler pipe fittings at the radiator. (Scheme 134) Remove the transaxle oil cooler pipe clip bolt. Remove the transaxle oil cooler pipes.
| CAUTION | The correct thread engagement is critical. Crossthreaded fittings can achieve proper tightness value and still leak. |
- Install the oil cooler line seal installer on the transaxle case using cooler pipe bracket stud hole. (Scheme 135) Press the new seals in. Tighten the seal installer until the seal bottoms out in the case bore.
- Install the cooler pipe bracket stud. Install the transaxle oil cooler pipes. Install the transaxle oil cooler pipe clip bolt. Tighten the transaxle oil cooler pipe clip bolt to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-137938-S09329941872002031300000).
- Install the transaxle oil cooler pipe fittings at the radiator. Tighten the transaxle oil cooler pipe fittings to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-137938-S09329941872002031300000). Install the transaxle oil cooler hoses to the pipes.
- Lower the vehicle. Fill transaxle with appropriate fluid to proper level. See «LUBRICATION»(ref-137938-S26410863752002031300000). Operate the engine for 2-3 minutes. Re-inspect the transaxle fluid level. Inspect for fluid leaks.
Scheme 131
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Scheme 135
Remove the transaxle oil filter assembly. See DRAINING & REFILLING under LUBRICATION. Remove the oil feed pipe bolts. (Scheme 136) Inspect the 8 oil feed pipe seal rings. Replace the seal rings only if the seal rings are cut, swollen or damaged. Remove the low-reverse band oil pipe assembly.
Remove the 8 low-reverse band oil pipe assembly seals. Inspect the oil feed pipes for plugged passages, bent pipes, or cracks. Inspect the oil feed pipe seal rings. Verify the proper location of the seal rings. Replace the seal rings if these are cut, swelled or damaged.
Install the 8 low-reverse band oil pipe assembly seals. Install the low-reverse band oil feed pipe assembly onto the transaxle. (Scheme 136) Hand start the bolts that attach the oil feed pipe assembly to the transaxle. Tighten the bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. Install the filter and oil pan. Fill transaxle with appropriate fluid to proper level. See LUBRICATION.
Scheme 136
- Disconnect the switch electrical connector. (Scheme 137) Remove the attaching bolts and hardware. (Scheme 138)
- Remove the PNP switch assembly. (Scheme 139)
- Place the shift shaft in the NEUTRAL position. Align the flats of the shift shaft to the flats in the park/neutral switch.
- Install the PNP switch mounting bolts and temporarily tighten. Adjust PNP switch. See «PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH»(ref-137938-S07706484692002031300000) under ADJUSTMENTS.
Scheme 137
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Scheme 139
- Remove the cable (4) at the transaxle (2) shift control assembly (3). see scheme 10
- Remove the cable at the transaxle cable bracket. (Scheme 141)
- Remove the center console. See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION in appropriate SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEMS article in AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS.
- Remove the cable at the shift control assembly. (Scheme 140)
- Remove the cable grommet at the cowl. Remove the cable from the vehicle.
- Install the cable through the cowl and carpet. Install the cable grommet and the bolts in the cowl. Tighten the grommet bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-137938-S09329941872002031300000).
- Install the cable (4) at the shift control assembly (3). (Scheme 141)
- Install shift control cable onto floor shift control. (Scheme 140)
- Install the cable at the transaxle cable brackets (1). Install the cable at the gearshift lever (2). (Scheme 141)
- Adjust the cable. See «SHIFT CONTROL CABLE»(ref-137938-S29561411902002031300000) under ADJUSTMENTS.
- Install the center console. See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION in appropriate SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEMS article in AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS.
Scheme 140
Scheme 141
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Remove the left front wheel and tire assembly.
- Remove the left front splash shield. Install a jackstand and a block of wood to support the transaxle.
- Remove the mount through-bolt from the transaxle mount. Unscrew the rear upper mount bolt and leave in place.
- Remove the remaining 3 mount bolts. Remove the mount.
- Transfer the rear upper mount to the new mount. Position the mount and start the rear upper bolt into the threads. Install the remaining 3 bolts. Tighten all 4 of the mount bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-137938-S09329941872002031300000) .
- Install the mount through-bolt and tighten to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-137938-S09329941872002031300000) .
- Remove the jackstand and the wood block. Install the left splash shield.
- Install the left tire and wheel assembly. Lower the vehicle.
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Raise and support the vehicle. Remove the electrical connector at the vehicle speed sensor. Remove the retaining stud and the sensor. (Scheme 142) Pull straight out in order to avoid damage to the case.
Clean and dry the vehicle speed sensor. Install the vehicle speed sensor and the retaining stud. (Scheme 142) Tighten the stud to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. Install the electrical connector at the sensor. Lower the vehicle. Connect the negative battery cable. Check fluid level. See CHECKING FLUID LEVELS under LUBRICATION.
