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Automatic Transmission: Removal & Installation Isuzu Axiom I

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Installation

  1. Install selector lever subassembly.
  2. Connect harness connector.
  3. Connect shift lock cable. Refer to «SHIFT LOCK CABLE»(ref-194307-S01391236702005092700000) .
  4. Connect select cable. Refer to «SELECT CABLE»(ref-194307-S01453907092005092700000) .
  5. Install selector lever knob and cover assembly.
  6. Install front console.
  7. Install rear console.
  8. Install center cluster assembly, cluster upper cover and knee pads.
  9. Connect negative (-) battery cable.
  10. After installation, make sure that the selector lever operates normally, and that each selector position is properly indicated. (The red mark shows through the window.)

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Scheme 41: Removal
Scheme 41: Removal

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  1. Set selector lever in "P" position.
  2. Remove knee pads, cluster upper cover, center cluster assembly, rear console, front console, selector lever knob and cover assembly. Refer to «SELECTOR LEVER»(ref-194307-S41034525032005092700000) .
  3. Disconnect inner cable by pulling projection on pin.
  4. Press down claws and disconnect cable assembly.
  5. Remove nuts that fasten grommet in select cable assembly.
  6. Disconnect inner cable.
  7. Slide sleeve and disconnect cable assembly.
  8. Pull lock.
  9. Draw select cable assembly into the interior side.

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Scheme 46: Installation
Scheme 46: Installation

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  1. Set selector lever in "P" position.
  2. Let out select cable transmission side end from floor hole.
  3. Fit outer cable into bracket in selector lever assembly.
  4. Set inner cable end in selector lever and push pin into selector lever hole and inner cable end.
  5. Check that lock projects.
  6. Connect adjust end fitting attachment to the bracket on transmission.
  7. Set select lever "P" position and connect inner cable to select lever.
  8. Push lock into adjust end fitting attachment.
  9. Install grommet.
  10. About following installation steps, refer to «SELECTOR LEVER»(ref-194307-S41034525032005092700000) .

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Scheme 51: Removal
Scheme 51: Removal

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Scheme 53
  1. Set ignition key in "LOCK" position and selector lever in "P" position.
  2. Remove knee pads, cluster upper cover, center cluster assembly, rear console, and front console. Refer to «SELECTOR LEVER»(ref-194307-S41034525032005092700000) .
  3. Disconnect inner cable from selector lever assembly then push claw and disconnect cable assembly.
  4. Disconnect lock adjust.
  5. Remove instrument panel lower cover and steering column cover.
  6. Remove spring pin and disconnect inner cable. Disconnect outer cable from bracket.

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Scheme 54: Installation
Scheme 54: Installation

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Scheme 55
  1. Set ignition key in "LOCK" position and selector lever in "P" position.
  2. Connect outer cable to bracket near steering lock. Connect inner cable to steering lock and install spring pin.
  3. Install steering column cover and instrument lower cover.
  4. Install adjust body of cable assembly to bracket in selector lever assembly. Install inner cable to lever, pulling inner cable with outer cable.
  5. Check that cable moves smoothly, lightly pulling outer cable rearward.
  6. Connect lock adjust, aligning "T" mark in the "Up" position.
  7. About following installation steps, refer to «SELECTOR LEVER»(ref-194307-S41034525032005092700000) .
  8. Check the shift lock operation: Selector lever should not be moved out of "P" position with ignition key in "Lock" position. Selector lever can be moved out of "P" position with ignition key in "ON"position only when brake pedal is depressed. ignition key can be turned to "LOCK" position only when selector lever is in "P" position (key can be pulled out).
  9. If a. and c. fail, readjust cable. If b. fails, readjust connector wiring and brake pedal switch.

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Scheme 56: Removal
Scheme 56: Removal
  1. Place selector lever in neutral.
  2. Disconnect battery ground cable.
  3. Remove mode switch cover (1) (V6).
  4. Disconnect selector lever (2) from the mode switch.
  5. Remove bracket with cable (3).
  6. Disconnect transmission harness from the mode switch connector (4).
  7. Remove bracket with mode switch connector from the transmission case.
  8. Remove mode switch connector (4) from the bracket (5).
  9. Remove two mode switch bolts and nut then remove mode switch (6).

To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order, noting the following points

  1. Torque Mode switch bolt: 13 N.m (113 lb in) Selector lever nut: 23 N.m (17 lb ft)
  2. Mode switch setting procedure

Perform either of the following adjustment procedures

  1. Install force motor solenoid, retainer, and 11 mm bolt to adapter case valve body. Tighten the bolt to the specified torque. Torque: 10 N.m (87 lb in)
  2. Install converter clutch PWM solenoid with two O- rings, bracket, and 11 mm bolt to adapter case valve body. Tighten the bolt to the specified torque. Torque: 10 N.m (87 lb in)
  3. Connect wiring harness assembly to solenoids.
  4. Install adapter case oil pan, new gasket, and twelve 10 mm screws. Tighten the screws to the specified torque. Torque: 11 N.m (96 lb in)
  5. Fill transmission through overfill screw hole oil pan, using ATF DEXRON®-III. Refer to «CHANGING TRANSMISSION FLUID»(ref-194307-S14967627402005092700000) .
  6. Connect battery ground cable.

Removal

  1. Raise the vehicle and support it on jack stands.
  2. Disconnect battery ground cable.
  3. Remove transfer protector (4x4).
  4. Drain fluid.
  5. Support transfer case with a jack and remove third crossmember.
  6. Remove sixteen 10 mm screws, main case oil pan, magnet and gasket.
  7. Remove three 13 mm oil filter fixing screws, then remove oil filter.
  8. Remove two 13 mm manual detent fixing screws, then remove roller and spring assembly.
  9. Disconnect wiring harness from band control solenoid and shift solenoids. Pull only on connectors, not on wiring harness.
  10. Remove four 13 mm servo cover fixing screws, then remove servo cover and gasket.
  11. Remove seven 13 mm valve body fixing screws.
  12. Remove main case valve body with manual valve link and transfer plate. Note the position of the link (long end into valve, short end into range selector lever).
  13. Remove transfer plate gasket from main case.
  14. Remove two check balls from main case.

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Scheme 57: Installation
Scheme 57: Installation

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  1. Install two check balls to main case.
  2. Inspect electrical 7 way connector and seal of main case. Replace if necessary.
  3. Use two J-25025-B guide pin to install main case. Install valve body assembly and manual valve link. NOTE: Valve must be extended as the short end of manual valve link is connected to the range selector lever. Long end of link goes into valve.
  4. Install seven 13 mm screws, and tighten them to the specified torque. Torque: 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
  5. Remove two guide pins from main case.
  6. Install servo cover gasket, cover, and four 13 mm screws. Tighten the screws to the specified torque. Torque: 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
  7. Connect wiring harness to band control and shift solenoids.
  8. Install roller and spring assembly to manual detent. Install two 13 mm screws, and tighten them to the specified torque. Torque: 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
  9. Install oil filter and three 13 mm screws. Tighten the screws to the specified torque. Torque: 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
  10. Install oil pan gasket, magnet, oil pan and sixteen 10 mm screws. Tighten the screws to the specified torque. Torque: 11 N.m (96 lb in)
  11. Install third crossmember and rear mount. Tighten the bolts and nuts to the specified torque. Torque Third crossmember bolt: 116 N.m (85 lb ft) Rear mount nut: 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
  12. Install transfer protector. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque (4x4). Torque: 37 N.m (27 lb ft)
  13. Fill transmission through overfill screw hole of oil pan, using ATF DEXRON ®-III. Refer to «CHANGING TRANSMISSION FLUID»(ref-194307-S14967627402005092700000) .
  14. Connect battery ground cable.
  1. Raise the vehicle and support it on jack stands.
  2. Disconnect battery ground cable.
  3. Drain fluid.
  4. Remove twelve 10 mm adapter case oil pan fixing screws, adapter case oil pan, and gasket. NOTE: Oil pan still contains transmission fluid. Place a large drain container under the oil pan. Drain the fluid carefully.
  5. Disconnect wiring harness from force motor solenoid and converter clutch solenoid. Pull only on connectors, not on wiring harness.
  6. Remove seven 13 mm screws from adapter case valve body assembly, then remove transfer plate, two gaskets, and adapter case valve body.
  1. Inspect electrical 4 way connector and seal of adapter case. Replace if necessary.
  2. Install gasket, transfer plate, and gasket.
  3. Install adapter case valve body and seven 13 mm screws. Tighten the screws to the specified torque. Torque: 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
  4. Connect wiring harness assembly to converter clutch solenoid and force motor.
  5. Install oil pan gasket, oil pan, and twelve 10 mm screws. Tighten the screws to the specified torque. Torque: 11 N.m (96 lb in)
  6. Fill transmission through the overfill screw hole of oil pan, using ATF DEXRON®-III. Refer to «CHANGING TRANSMISSION FLUID»(ref-194307-S14967627402005092700000) .
  7. Connect battery ground cable.

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Scheme 59: Removal
Scheme 59: Removal
  1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
  2. Disconnect PCM wiring harness connectors from PCM.
  3. Remove PCM from bracket.
  1. Install PCM to bracket.
  2. Connect PCM wiring harness connectors to PCM.
  3. Connect battery ground cable.
  1. Raise the vehicle and support on jack stands.
  2. Disconnect battery ground cable.
  3. Disconnect speed sensor harness connector from speed sensor.
  4. Remove one 10 mm screw and speed sensor with O-ring.

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Scheme 60: Sensor Location (4x4)
Scheme 60: Sensor Location (4x4)

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Scheme 61: Sensor Location (4x2)
Scheme 61: Sensor Location (4x2)
  1. Inspect the speed sensor O-ring, and replace it if necessary.
  2. Install speed sensor assembly and 10 mm screw. Torque: 9 N.m (78 lb in)
  3. Connect speed sensor harness connector to speed sensor.
  4. Connect battery ground cable.

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Scheme 62: Removal
Scheme 62: Removal
  1. Raise the vehicle and support it on jack stands.
  2. Disconnect battery ground cable.
  3. Drain fluid.
  4. Remove sixteen 10 mm main case oil pan fixing screws, main case oil pan, and gasket.
  5. Disconnect wiring harness from shift solenoids, band apply solenoid, and 7 way connector of main case. Pull only on connectors, not on wiring harness.
  6. Remove wiring harness assembly with transmission oil temperature sensor.
  1. Install wiring harness assembly with transmission oil temperature sensor to band apply solenoid, shift solenoids, and 7 way connector of main case.
  2. Install oil pan gasket, oil pan, and sixteen 10 mm fixing screws. Tighten the screws to the specified torque. Torque: 11 N.m (96 lb in)
  3. Fill transmission through the overfill screw hole of oil pan, using ATF DEXRON®-III. Refer to «CHANGING TRANSMISSION FLUID»(ref-194307-S14967627402005092700000) .
  4. Connect battery ground cable.

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Scheme 63: Removal
Scheme 63: Removal
  1. Remove transmission assembly from the vehicle. Refer to «TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY»(ref-194307-S20382367722005092700000) .
  2. Remove torque converter from converter housing.
  3. Remove three screws and oil seal ring from converter housing.
  1. Apply clean ATF to the new oil seal ring lip. Install oil seal ring to converter housing. Tighten the screws to the specified torque. Torque: 3 N.m (26 lb in)
  2. Install torque converter to converter housing.
  3. Install transmission assembly to the vehicle. Refer to «TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY»(ref-194307-S20382367722005092700000) .

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Scheme 64: Removal
Scheme 64: Removal
  1. Remove transfer case assembly (4x4) or extension assembly (4x2) from the vehicle. Refer to «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF TRANSFER CASE ASSEMBLY»(ref-194295-S06202538462005092700000) .
  2. Remove rear oil seal from transmission extension assembly.
  1. Use J-36797 extension assembly oil seal installer, and install the rear oil seal to the transmission extension assembly.
  2. Install the transfer case assembly (4x4) or extension assembly (4x2) to the vehicle. Refer to «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF TRANSFER CASE ASSEMBLY»(ref-194295-S06202538462005092700000) .

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