Removal
Note. The use of any transmission fluid other than what is recommended for this transaxle will cause transaxle damage.
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- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING & LIFTING»(ref-355922) .
- Remove the screws and the underbody cover.
- Remove the transmission fluid drain plug and allow the transmission fluid to drain.
- Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler tubes at the transaxle and position the tubes aside.
- Remove and discard the transmission fluid pan bolts and remove the pan.
- Remove the sealer off the fluid pan. NOTE: When removing the sealer, use care not to damage the sealing surfaces.
- Disconnect the wire harness from the solenoids. Remove the wire harness from the clamps. Disconnect the 8 solenoid connectors and the 2 speed sensor connectors.
- Remove the 2 speed sensor wires from the solenoid clamp.
- Remove the bolt and the lock plate and pull out the Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) sensor.
- Remove the 2 bolts, suction cover and gasket.
- Remove the 6 main control valve body bolts in the sequence shown below.
- Remove the main control valve body. NOTE: Be careful when removing the main control valve body, the manual control lever will fall out of its bore. Also, once all the bolts are removed, the main control valve body will fall out of the transaxle.
Installation
Pinpoint Test E
E5
TFT
E21
TFT
- NOTE: The correct transmission fluid level at cool operating temperature of 15°C-25°C (59°F-77°F), is at the bottom mark on the transmission fluid level indicator.
Note. The use of any transmission fluid other than what is recommended for this transaxle will cause transaxle damage.
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- Remove the LH halfshaft. For additional information, refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-355956-S19151780662010013000000) .
- Using a suitable awl, poke a small hole in the seal. NOTE: Be careful not to damage the case while removing the seal.
- Using a suitable dent puller, remove the LH differential fluid seal.
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- Position the new differential fluid seal in place.
- Using the Output Shaft Seal Installer, install the outer differential fluid seal.
- Install the LH halfshaft. For additional information, refer to «INSTALLATION»(ref-355956-S02551388902010042300000) .
- With the transaxle in PARK, the vehicle on a level surface, the engine at idle (680-780 rpm) and foot pressed on the brake, move the selector lever through each gear and allow engagement of each gear. Place the selector lever back in the PARK position.
- Wipe the transmission fluid level indicator cap and remove the transmission fluid level indicator.
- Wipe the transmission fluid level indicator with a clean cloth.
- If transmission fluid needs to be added, add transmission fluid in 0.25L (1/2 pt) increments through the transmission fluid fill plug located on the top of the transaxle near the transmission fluid level indicator. Do not overfill the transmission fluid. Install the transmission fluid level indicator back in the transmission fluid filler tube until it is fully seated, then remove the transmission fluid level indicator. The transmission fluid level should be at the uppermost mark on the transmission fluid level indicator. Only fill to the uppermost mark on the transmission fluid level indicator. Do not overfill. Damage to the transaxle will occur. NOTE: In order to get an accurate transmission fluid level reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. Idle the engine to reach the normal operating temperature. Using the scan tool, verify that the transaxle is at normal operating temperature 60°C-70°C (140°F-158°F), prior to adjusting the transmission fluid level.
- Fill the transaxle to the correct transmission fluid level. NOTE: The correct transmission fluid level at normal operating temperature of 60°C-70°C (140°F-158°F) is between the top 2 marks on the transmission fluid level indicator.
- If the Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) is low, fill the transaxle with transmission fluid to the cold range on the transmission fluid level indicator. Recheck the transmission fluid level when the transaxle has reached the normal operating temperature. NOTE: The correct transmission fluid level at cold operating temperature of 15°C-25°C (59°F-77°F) is at the bottom mark on the transmission fluid level indicator.
- Remove the transmission fluid fill plug.
- Fill the transaxle with clean transmission fluid.
- Install the transmission fluid fill plug. Tighten to 39 Nm (29 lb-ft).
Note. The use of any transmission fluid other than what is recommended for this transaxle will cause transaxle damage.
- Remove the RH halfshaft. For additional information, refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-355956-S19151780662010013000000) .
- Using a suitable dent puller, remove the differential fluid seal. NOTE: Be careful not to damage the case while removing the seal.
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- Position the new differential fluid seal on the Output Shaft Seal Installer.
- Using the Output Shaft Seal Installer, install the outer differential fluid seal.
- Install the RH halfshaft. For additional information, refer to «INSTALLATION»(ref-355956-S02551388902010042300000) .
- With the transaxle in PARK, the vehicle on a level surface, the engine at idle (680-780 rpm) and foot pressed on the brake, move the selector lever through each gear and allow engagement of each gear. Place the selector lever back in the PARK position.
- Wipe the transmission fluid level indicator cap and remove the transmission fluid level indicator.
- Wipe the transmission fluid level indicator with a clean cloth.
- If transmission fluid needs to be added, add transmission fluid in 0.25L (1/2 pt) increments through the transmission fluid fill plug located on the top of the transaxle near the transmission fluid level indicator. Do not overfill the transmission fluid. Install the transmission fluid level indicator back in the transmission fluid filler tube until it is fully seated, then remove the transmission fluid lever indicator. The transmission fluid level should be at the uppermost mark on the transmission fluid level indicator. Only fill to the uppermost mark on the transmission fluid level indicator. Do not overfill. Damage to the transaxle will occur. NOTE: In order to get an accurate transmission fluid level reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. Idle the engine to reach the normal operating temperature. Using the scan tool, verify that the transaxle is at normal operating temperature 60°C-70°C (140°F-158°F), prior to adjusting the transmission fluid level.
- Fill the transaxle to the correct transmission fluid level. NOTE: The correct transmission fluid level at normal operating temperature of 60°C-70°C (140°F-158°F) is between the top 2 marks on the transmission fluid level indicator.
- If the Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) is low, fill the transaxle with transmission fluid to the cold range on the transmission fluid level indicator. Recheck the transmission fluid level when the transaxle has reached the normal operating temperature. NOTE: The correct transmission fluid level at cold operating temperature of 15°C-25°C (59°F-77°F) is at the bottom mark on the transmission fluid level indicator.
- Remove the transmission fluid fill plug.
- Fill the transaxle with clean transmission fluid.
- Install the transmission fluid fill plug. Tighten to 39 Nm (29 lb-ft).
Note. The use of any transmission fluid other than what is recommended for this transaxle will cause transaxle damage.
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- Remove the Power Transfer Unit (PTU). For additional information, refer to «POWER TRANSFER UNIT (PTU)»(ref-355953-S26214562072010013000000) .
- Using the Input Shaft Oil Seal Remover and Slide Hammer, remove the differential fluid seals. NOTE: Transaxle removed for clarity.
Pinpoint Test E
E5
PTU
Pinpoint Test E
E8
TCM
Pinpoint Test E
E2
TCM
E5
TCM
E7
ACL
E9
TCM
Pinpoint Test E
E5
ACL
Pinpoint Test E
E8
TCM
Pinpoint Test E
E3
TCM
E6
TCM
E8
ACL