Repair Procedure: Procedure

A.
■ Sub-Procedure

• Installation

Lubricant Specifications

Object Type

O-Ring ATF
B.
■ Key Information

Do the following before starting your work.

Remove:
- 12 Volt Battery Base
■ Sub-Procedure

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• Removal
- Refer to the figure.

■ Key Information

Do the following before starting your work.

Remove:

12 Volt Battery Base

■ Sub-Procedure

• Installation

Installation Directions

Mark	Direction
a	Front
b	Engine Side

Specifications

Standard Value
c	5.0 mm (0.197 in)
d	90 deg.

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D.
■ Key Information

Do the following before starting your work.

Remove:
- Air Cleaner Housing
- Intercooler Outlet Hose B - Refer to: Intercooler Area (2019 2020) or Intercooler Area (2021)
■ Sub-Procedure

• Installation

Lubricant Specifications

Object Type

O-Ring ATF
E.
■ Preconditions
- Engine Coolant Drained - Refer to: Coolant Replacement or Coolant Check
■ Key Information

Do the following before starting your work.

Remove:
- Air Cleaner Area Parts
  - Air Cleaner Housing
  - Air Flow Tube A
■ Sub-Procedure

When disconnecting/connecting the hose, do not bend the pipe excessively or it will be damaged or deformed.

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• Installation
- Connect the hoses until the hose end contacts the bulge while aligning the paint marks (a) as shown.
Specifications

Standard Value

b 7.0 mm (0.276 in)

■ After Installation
- Engine Coolant Refill - Refer to: Coolant Replacement or Coolant Check
F.
■ Sub-Procedure

The ATF warmer is an aluminum part. Be careful not to damage the ATF warmer.

• Installation

Lubricant Specifications

Object Type

O-Ring ATF

■ After Installation
- ATF Level Check

Standard Value
b	7.0 mm (0.276 in)

■ Sub-Procedure

• Removal

Clean the ATF warmer strainer if necessary. Replace the ATF warmer strainer if it is clogged or damaged.

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Do not use compressed air to clean the ATF warmer strainer.
Soak the ATF warmer strainer thoroughly in ATF.

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• Installation

Installation Directions

Position	Direction
a	Transmission Side

Lubricant Specifications

Object	Type
O-Ring	ATF

H.
WARNING: Before following the procedure, be sure to observe precautions and eliminate static electricity.
NOTE:
- The TCM and the valve body assembly are not available separately. Replace them as a set.
- If you are replacing the TCM, the vehicle cannot be turned to the ON mode until the keyless access system registration procedure is complete. (without electric steering lock)
■ Key Information

Do the following before starting your work.

Remove:
- Air Cleaner Housing
- Intercooler Outlet Hose B - Refer to: Intercooler Area (2019 2020) or Intercooler Area (2021)
■ After Installation

Procedure After Replacing TCM

1. Keyless Access System Registration (Without Electric Steering Lock)

2. TCM Set Up

-1. Connect the HDS to the DLC .

-2. Select the following menu buttons on the HDS screen in sequence.

NOTE: If the procedure is unfinished, try to do it again.
- AT (System Selection Menu)
- Adjustment
- TCM Set up
I.
■ Preconditions
- Vehicle Lifted
- ATF Drained
■ Key Information

Do the following before starting your work.

Remove:
- Left Engine Undercover Lid
■ Sub-Procedure

• Installation
- Remove metal particles from the magnetic surface of the drain plug.
■ After Installation
- ATF Refill
J.
■ Preconditions
- Vehicle Lifted
- ATF Drained
■ Key Information

Do the following before starting your work.

Remove:
- Exhaust Pipe A
- Intermediate Shaft
■ Sub-Procedure

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• Installation

Lubricant Specifications

Position Type

a ATF

Specifications

Specification

b Flush with Housing

Install the oil seal until the oil seal driver has been fully seated.

■ After Installation
- ATF Refill
K.
■ Preconditions
- Vehicle Lifted
- ATF Drained
■ Key Information

Do the following before starting your work.

Disconnect:
- Left Driveshaft Inboard Joint
■ Sub-Procedure

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• Installation

Lubricant Specifications

Position Type

a ATF

Specifications

Specification

b Flush with Housing

Install the oil seal until the oil seal driver has been fully seated.

■ After Installation
- ATF Refill

■ Key Information

Do the following before starting your work.

Remove:

12 Volt Battery Base

■ Sub-Procedure

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• Installation

Lubricant Specifications

Position	Type
a	ATF

Specifications

Specification
b	Flush with Housing

Tool Details

Name
c	Spacer (Commercially Available)

M.
■ Preconditions
- Vehicle Lifted
- ATF Drained
■ Key Information

Do the following before starting your work.

Remove:
- Engine Undercover
- Air Cleaner Housing
- Intercooler Area Parts - Refer to: Intercooler Area (2019 2020) or Intercooler Area (2021)
  - Intercooler Outlet Hose B
  - Intake Air Resonator A
■ Sub-Procedure

• Installation

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- Be careful not to pinch the solenoid wire harness.
- Tighten the bolts in a crisscross pattern in at least two steps.
■ After Installation
- ATF Refill

Do not disassemble the valve body assembly. If any problem occurs, replace the assembly.

NOTE: The valve body assembly and the TCM are not available separately. Replace them as a set.

■ Preconditions

Park Lock Released - Refer to: How to Release Park Lock or A/T Road Test

■ Sub-Procedure

Figure 1

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• Removal

Remove the appropriate bolts (a) as shown. (Figure 1)

Figure 2

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• Installation

1. Make sure the control shaft (b) and the two-way clutch (c) are positioned as shown. (Figure 2)

Specifications (Figure 2)

Condition	Position
Except replacing valve body assembly	d	Upper side
Replacing valve body assembly	e	Lower side

2. Align the control shaft and the two-way clutch with the valve body assembly.

■ After Installation

Shift the transmission to P position/mode - Refer to: How to Release Park Lock or A/T Road Test .

■ Key Information

Do the following before starting your work.

Remove:

12 Volt Battery Base

■ Sub-Procedure

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• Removal

Lift and support the transmission with a floor jack (a) and a wood block (b).

Tool Details

Name
a	Floor Jack (Commercially Available)

• Installation

Do the mount tightening procedure before tightening all of the mount bolts and nuts.

P.
■ Preconditions
- Vehicle Lifted
■ Key Information

Do the following before starting your work.

Remove:
- Left Engine Undercover Lid

■ Preconditions

Vehicle Lifted
Engine Support Hanger Installed
ATF Drained
Transfer Assembly Fluid Drained (With AWD)

■ Key Information

NOTE: For the removal and installation procedure, refer to Transmission Removal and Installation and the sub-procedure below.

■ Sub-Procedure

Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.

Figure 1

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• Removal

1. Remove six bolts (a) one by one by rotating the crankshaft pulley. (Figure 1)

Figure 2

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2. Remove the transmission assembly mounting bolts.

NOTE: The bolt (b) cannot be completely removed due to interference with surrounding parts. (Figure 2)

Figure 3

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3. Check that the transmission is free of hoses and electrical wiring.

4. Securely strap the transmission as shown. (Figure 3)

Tool Details (Figure 3)

Name
c	Transmission Jack (Commercially Available)

5. Remove the transmission carefully.

Be careful not to drop the torque converter.

■ After Installation

1. Keyless Access System Registration (Without Electric Steering Lock) (Only for Replacing Transmission or TCM)

2. TCM Set Up (Only for Replacing Transmission or TCM)

-1. Connect the HDS to the DLC .

-2. Select the following menu buttons on the HDS screen in sequence.

NOTE: If the procedure is unfinished, try to do it again.

AT (System Selection Menu)
Adjustment
TCM Set up

3. Transfer Assembly Fluid Refill (With AWD)

4. ATF Refill

5. Transmission Operation Check

-1. Park the vehicle on level ground, and block all four wheels.

-2. Start the engine.

NOTE: Check that the engine starts in P position/mode, and does not start in any other positions/modes.

-3. While pressing the brake pedal firmly, shift the transmission to each position/mode.

-4. Make sure the shift position indicator follows the shift operation.

6. Front Wheel Alignment Check

7. VSA Sensor Neutral Position Memorization - Refer to: VSA Sensor Neutral Position Memorization or VSA Modulator-Control Unit Update

8. Vehicle Road Test - Refer to: How to Release Park Lock or A/T Road Test

R.
■ Sub-Procedure

• Removal
- Inspect the drive plate and replace it if it is damaged.
• Installation

Tighten the bolts in a crisscross pattern in at least two steps.
S.
■ Sub-Procedure

• Installation
- Make sure the torque converter is fully engaged on the transmission. Failure to do so will result in severe transmission or engine damage.
■ After Installation

Procedure After Replacing Torque Converter ('22-23)
- Torque Converter Correction Value Learning
NOTE: Do the torque converter correction value learning only when replacing the original torque converter.

1. Connect the HDS to the DLC .

2. Select the following menu buttons on the HDS screen in sequence.
- AT (System Selection Menu)
- Adjustment
- Torque Converter Correction Value Learning

■ Sub-Procedure

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• Installation

Lubricant Specifications

Position	Type
a	ATF

Specifications

Specification
b	Flush with Housing

Tool Details

Name
c	Spacer (Commercially Available)

U.
■ Sub-Procedure

• Installation

Lubricant Specifications

Object Type

O-Ring ATF
V.
■ Sub-Procedure

• Removal
- Remove the appropriate bolts (a) as shown. (Figure 1)
  The valve body assembly includes the rollers (b). Be careful not to drop them while removing the solenoid wire harness. (Figure 2)
Figure 1

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Figure 2

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• Installation

Lubricant Specifications

Object Type

O-Ring ATF

■ Sub-Procedure

Figure 1

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Figure 2 (11 x 27 mm Pipe)

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• Installation

Install the pipes at the appropriate point as shown.

Lubricant Specifications

Object	Type
O-Ring	ATF

Installation Information (Figure 1)

Size
a	11 x 24.5 mm Pipe
b	11 x 27 mm Pipe
c	20.4 x 19 mm Pipe
d	25.4 x 19 mm Pipe

Installation Directions (Figure 2)

Object	Position	Direction
11 x 27 mm Pipe	e	Transmission Side