TRANSAXLE
Note. For general view of components related to transaxle removal and installation (Scheme 1)
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- Disconnect negative battery cable then positive battery cable.
- Raise and properly support vehicle.
- Place a drain pan under transaxle drain plug.
- Remove transaxle drain plug and allow transaxle fluid to fully drain.
- Pull data link connector upward from mass air flow sensor.
- To remove air cleaner assembly, disconnect hose from intake manifold, air temperature sensor connector, MAF sensor connector, then remove two air cleaner assembly mounting bolts and one nut. (Scheme 1)
- Remove three No. 4 engine mounting nuts and loosen engine mounting bolt. (Scheme 2)
- Disconnect input/turbine speed sensor connector. (Scheme 2)
- Remove ground strap bolt from top of transaxle and disconnect ground strap. (Scheme 3)
- Disconnect vehicle speed sensor connector from right side of transaxle. (Scheme 4)
- Remove U-clip from selector cable to transaxle linkage. (Scheme 5)
- Remove nut and washer from transaxle linkage. (Scheme 5)
- Disconnect transaxle range switch connector.
- Disconnect solenoid valve connector.
- Disconnect crankshaft position sensor connector. Disconnect oxygen sensor connector. (Scheme 6).
- Disconnect two ATF cooler hoses. (Scheme 7)
- Remove top upper two torque converter housing bolts. (Scheme 8)
- Support engine using Special Service Tool (0K201 170 AA0) or equivalent. (Scheme 9)
- Remove both front wheels.
- Remove both gravel shields from under engine (seven bolts each).
- Remove two nuts and U-clip from catalytic converter. Remove five nuts (three front, two rear), then remove catalytic converter. (Scheme 10)
- Remove converter housing access cover and remove four drive plate-to-torque converter mounting nuts. Rotate engine at crank pulley to gain access to all four nuts. (Scheme 11)
- Remove two starter bolts and pull starter away. NOTE: Suspend starter so there is no tension on the wire harness.
- Remove four engine oil pan-to-transaxle mounting bolts. (Scheme 12)
- Remove both right and left tie rod ends from steering knuckles by removing one cotter pin and one nut each.
- Remove stabilizer control link bolt and nut from both right and left stabilizer control link and remove stabilizer control link. (Scheme 13)
- Remove pinch bolt and nut from both right and left ball joint. Separate ball joints from control arms.
- Remove two nuts from No. 2 engine mount-to-mounting member. Remove engine mounting member-to-chassis bolts (two front) and nuts (two rear) and remove engine mounting member. (Scheme 14)
- Remove joint shaft support bracket from engine block (three bolts).
- Gently pry both drive shafts from transaxle. (Scheme 15)
- Install Special Service Tool (0K201 270 014/K94A-4208-AT) to prevent side gear from becoming misaligned. (Scheme 16)
- Remove three No. 1 engine mounting-to-chassis bolts. (Scheme 17)
- Remove three No. 2 engine mounting bolts, then remove No. 2 engine mounting from transaxle. (Scheme 18)
- Support (and secure, if possible) auto transaxle with a transaxle jack or suitable floor jack. (Scheme 19)
- Remove two remaining torque converter housing bolts. (Scheme 20)
- Slowly lower drivetrain, allowing transaxle to tilt toward ground.
- Gently separate transaxle from engine and pull unit out through wheel well.
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- Set transaxle on transaxle jack or suitable floor jack and place under vehicle.
- Raise transaxle and align with engine.
- Connect transaxle to engine using four mounting bolts to pull together; two on top and two on side. (Scheme 21) Tighten bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-155127-S28898886142003060900000).
- Remove floor jack from transaxle.
- Remove Special Service Tool (0K201 270 014/K94A-4208-AT). (Scheme 16)
- Install No. 2 engine mounting to transaxle and install three bolts. (Scheme 18)
- Install four drive plate-to-torque converter mounting nuts. Rotate engine at crank pulley to gain access to all four nuts. (Scheme 11) Tighten to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-155127-S28898886142003060900000).
- Install four engine oil pan-to-transaxle mounting bolts and install access cover. (Scheme 12) Tighten to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-155127-S28898886142003060900000).
- Install starter and ground strap.
- Install three No. 1 engine mounting-to-chassis bolts. (Scheme 17) Tighten to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-155127-S28898886142003060900000).
- Install new clips on drive shaft.
- Push drive shaft and joint shaft into transaxle with opening of clips pointing upward. (Scheme 22)
- Install joint shaft support bracket and install three bolts. Tighten to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-155127-S28898886142003060900000).
- Install right and left lower ball joints into spindle and install pinch bolts. Tighten to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-155127-S28898886142003060900000).
- Install both right and left stabilizer control links. (Scheme 13) Tighten bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-155127-S28898886142003060900000).
- Install both right and left tie rod ends to steering knuckles and install tie rod end nuts. Tighten nuts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-155127-S28898886142003060900000).
- Insert cotter pin. Bend cotter pin over.
- Install engine mounting member-to-chassis bolts (two front) and nuts (two rear). (Scheme 14) Tighten to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-155127-S28898886142003060900000).
- Install two nuts to No. 2 engine mount-to-mounting member. (Scheme 14) Tighten to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-155127-S28898886142003060900000).
- Install catalytic converter. Tighten to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-155127-S28898886142003060900000).
- Install U-clip to catalytic converter and tighten two nuts. (Scheme 10)
- Install both gravel shields under engine and tighten bolts (seven bolts each).
- Install both right and left wheels and tighten lug nuts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-155127-S28898886142003060900000).
- Lower vehicle. Remove Special Service Tool (0K201 170 AA0) or equivalent. (Scheme 9)
- Slide ATF inlet and outlet hose onto ATF cooler pipe until it is fully seated against the ridge.
- Install hose clamp onto hose at center of mark and at angle shown. (Scheme 23)
- Connect oxygen sensor connector. Connect crankshaft position sensor connector. (Scheme 6)
- Connect solenoid valve connector.
- Connect transaxle range switch connector.
- Install washer and nut to transaxle linkage and tighten nut. (Scheme 5) Tighten to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-155127-S28898886142003060900000). Insert U-clip.
- Connect vehicle speed sensor connector. Connect input/turbine speed sensor connector. (Scheme 2)
- Install No. 4 engine mounting and tighten three nuts and bolt. (Scheme 2) Tighten to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-155127-S28898886142003060900000).
- Install air cleaner assembly.
- Connect air temperature sensor connector.
- Connect MAF sensor connector. Insert diagnosis connector.
- Connect positive, then negative battery cable.
- Fill transaxle with appropriate fluid to proper level. See appropriate SERVICING article. Adjust transaxle control cable. See ADJUSTMENTS in appropriate SERVICING article.