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Removal [09/2014 - ]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15 [09/2014 - 05/2018] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15 [05/2018 - 03/2019] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15 [03/2019 - ]

  2. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 17 [09/2014 - 05/2018] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 17 [05/2018 - 03/2019] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 17 [03/2019 - ]

  3. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID 
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    1. Remove the drain plug and gasket from the automatic transmission assembly and drain the ATF.
    2. Install a new gasket and the drain plug to automatic transmission assembly.

      Torque: 20 N.m (204 kgf/cm, 15 ft.lbf) 

  4. REMOVE NO. 1 EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts, 2 nuts and No. 1 exhaust pipe support bracket sub-assembly from the exhaust manifold sub-assembly LH (TWC: Front Catalyst), exhaust manifold sub-assembly RH (TWC: Front Catalyst) and automatic transmission assembly.
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      *a Nut

      HINT: 

      When removing the exhaust pipe bolts, hold the nuts while loosening the bolts.

  5. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 9 bolts, automatic transmission oil pan sub-assembly and automatic transmission oil pan gasket from the automatic transmission case sub-assembly.
      NOTE:

      Some fluid will remain in the automatic transmission oil pan sub-assembly. Remove all of the bolts, and carefully remove the automatic transmission oil pan sub-assembly.

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    2. Remove the 3 transmission oil cleaner magnets from the automatic transmission oil pan sub-assembly.
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      *1 Transmission Oil Cleaner Magnet
    3. Examine the particles in the automatic transmission oil pan sub-assembly.
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      1. Use the removed transmission oil cleaner magnets to collect any steel chips.

        Examine the chips and particles in the automatic transmission oil pan sub-assembly and on the transmission oil cleaner magnets to determine what type of wear might be found in the automatic transmission assembly.

        Result

        Steel (magnetic):

        Bearing, gear and clutch plate wear

        Brass (non-magnetic):

        Bushing wear

  6. REMOVE VALVE BODY OIL STRAINER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts and valve body oil strainer assembly from the transmission valve body assembly.
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      NOTE:

      Be careful as some fluid will come out of the valve body oil strainer assembly.

    2. Remove the O-ring from the valve body oil strainer assembly.
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      *1 O-ring
  7. REMOVE TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY 
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    *1 Lock Plate
    *a ATF Temperature Sensor
    *b Oil Pressure Switch
    1. Remove the bolt and lock plate, and disconnect the ATF temperature sensor.
    2. Disconnect the oil pressure switch connector.
    3. Disconnect the 9 shift solenoid valve connectors.
    4. Remove the bolt, detent spring cover and detent spring from the transmission valve body assembly.
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      *1 Detent Spring Cover
      *2 Detent Spring
    5. Remove the 17 bolts and transmission valve body assembly from the automatic transmission case sub-assembly.
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    6. Disconnect the manual valve connecting rod from the manual valve lever sub-assembly.
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      *1 Manual Valve Connecting Rod
      *2 Manual Valve Lever Sub-assembly
    7. Remove the check ball body and spring from the automatic transmission case sub-assembly.
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      *1 Check Ball Body
      *2 Spring