Assembly Service Point
- Do not reuse the reverse brake piston.
- Apply transmission fluid when installing the reverse brake piston.
- Install the reverse brake piston, while turning it, on the transaxle case.
- Align the spring portion of spring retainer assembly with the projections of the reverse brake piston, and install the spring retainer assembly.CAUTION: When installing the retaining plate, align the tangs at positions A, B, C in the diagram.
- Install the retaining plate on the transaxle case.
CAUTION:
- Set the spring compressor right on top of the spring of spring retainer assembly.
- Do not reuse the snap ring.
- When installing the snap ring, make sure that the joint falls in the area A in the diagram.
- Using the special tool MB992139, compress the return spring, and install the snap ring on the transaxle case by means of a flat blade screwdriver etc.
- Install the reverse brake retaining plate, drive plate, driven plate, and dish plate on the transaxle case.CAUTION:
- When conducting measurements, measure two or more places, and find the average value.
- Do not reuse the snap ring.
- When installing the snap ring, make sure that the joint falls in the area A in the diagram.
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- Using a flat blade screwdriver etc., install the snap-ring on the transaxle case, and measure clearance between the snap ring and retaining plate. Select the snap ring so as to obtain standard value of the clearance. For selection of the snap ring, refer to "SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS ."
Standard value: 1.2 - 1.5 mm (0.05 - 0.06 in)
(For reverse clutch clearance)
CAUTION:- Apply Vaseline when installing the needle bearing.
- Be careful to attach the needle bearing in right direction.
- Install the needle bearing on the reverse brake piston. Refer to A in the "IDENTIFICATION OF NEEDLE BEARINGS " for right direction.
- Install the planet carrier on the reverse brake.CAUTION:
- Apply Vaseline when installing the needle bearing.
- Be careful to attach the needle bearing in right direction.
- Install the needle bearing on the primary pulley side of the sun gear. Refer to B in the "IDENTIFICATION OF NEEDLE BEARINGS " for right direction.
- Install the sun gear on the planet carrier.CAUTION:
- Apply Vaseline when installing the needle bearing.
- Be careful to attach the needle bearing in right direction.
- Install the needle bearing on the forward clutch drum side of the sun gear. Refer to C in the "IDENTIFICATION OF NEEDLE BEARINGS " for right direction.
- Install the forward clutch assembly on the transaxle case.CAUTION: When conducting measurements, measure two or more places, and find the average value.
- Measure the total end play as follows:Fig 17: Measuring Distance M1 From Oil Pump Cover Mounting Surface Of Transaxle Case To Needle Bearing Mounting Surface
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- Measure the distance M1 from the oil pump cover mounting surface of the transaxle case to the needle bearing mounting surface of the forward clutch drum.
- Measure the distance M2 from the edge of oil pump cover to the mounting surface on the transaxle case.
- Calculate the total end play by the following expression. Select the needle bearing so that the total end play meets its standard value.
Total end play = M1 - M2 - bearing thickness
Standard value: 0.25 - 0.55 mm (0.010 - 0.022 in)
(For total end play)
CAUTION:- Apply Vaseline when installing the needle bearing.
- Be careful to attach the needle bearing in right direction.
- Install the selected needle bearing on the forward clutch assembly. Refer to D in the "IDENTIFICATION OF NEEDLE BEARINGS " for right direction.CAUTION:
- Do not reuse the seal rings.
- Apply Vaseline when installing the seal rings.
- Install the seal rings on the oil pump cover.CAUTION: Do not reuse the bolt.
- Install the detent spring on the transaxle case and tighten the bolt to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 6.9 N.m (61 in-lb)
CAUTION:- Do not reuse the O-ring.
- Apply transmission fluid when installing the O-ring.
- Install the O-ring on the plug.
- Install the plug on the converter housing to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 7.5 N.m (66 in-lb)
CAUTION: Do not bend the pipe when attaching it. - Install the pipe on the converter housing.
- Install the clip and tighten the bolt to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 5.9 N.m (52 in-lb)
CAUTION:- Do not reuse the outer race.
- Replace the outer race together with the inner race.
- Using the special tools MB990779 and MB990780 < F1CJA > or MB991168 and MB991702 < W1CJA >, Install the differential bearing outer race of differential side bearing on the converter housing.CAUTION:
- When adjusting the preload, apply transmission fluid to the bearing to make it roll smoothly.
- When conducting measurements, measure two or more places, and find the average value.
- Measure the preload A of the differential assembly as follows:
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- Measure the distance M3 from the edge of transaxle case to the mounting surface of adjusting shim.
- Install the differential assembly on the converter housing, and measure the distance M4 from the differential case to the edge of converter housing.
- Install the outer race on differential side bearing, and measure the distance M5 from the differential case to the outer race of differential side bearing.
- Using the following expression, calculate the distance M6 from the edge of converter housing to the outer race of differential side bearing.
M6 = M4 - M5
- Using the following expression, calculate thickness of the adjusting shim.
Thickness of adjusting shim = M3 - M6 + preload
Standard value: 0.17 - 0.23 mm (0.007 - 0.009 in)
(For differential preload)
CAUTION: Do not reuse the adjusting shim. - Install the selected shim on the transaxle case. For selection of the adjusting shim, refer to "SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS ."CAUTION:
- Do not reuse the outer race.
- Replace the outer race together with the inner race.
- Using the special tool MB990780, install the outer race of differential side bearing on the transaxle case.CAUTION:
- Do not reuse the outer race.
- Replace the outer race together with the inner race.
- Using the special tools MB990932 and MB990938, install the outer race of reduction gear bearing on the converter housing.CAUTION:
- When adjusting the preload, apply transmission fluid to the bearing to make it roll smoothly.
- When conducting measurements, measure two or more places, and find the average value.
- Measure the preload A of the reduction gear assembly in the following way.
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- Measure the distance M7 from the edge of transaxle case to the mounting surface of adjusting shim.
- Install the reduction gear assembly on the converter housing, and measure the distance M8 from the edge of reduction gear assembly to the edge of converter housing.
- Install the outer race of reduction gear side bearing on the bearing, and measure the distance M9 from the edge of reduction gear assembly to the outer race of reduction gear bearing.
- Using the following expression, calculate the difference M10 from the outer race of reduction gear bearing to the edge of converter housing.
M10 = M8 - M9
- Using the following expression, calculate the thickness of adjusting shim.
Thickness of adjusting shim = M7 - M10 + preload
Standard value: 0.11 - 0.17 mm (0.004 - 0.006 in)
(For reduction gear preload)
CAUTION: Do not reuse the adjusting shim. - Install the selected adjusting shim on the transaxle case. For selection of the adjusting shim, refer to "SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS ."CAUTION:
- Do not reuse the outer race.
- Replace the outer race together with the inner race.
- Using the special tools MB990932 and MB990938, install the outer race of reduction gear bearing on the transaxle case.CAUTION:
- Do not reuse the lip seal.
- Apply transmission fluid when installing the lip seal.
- Install the lip seal on the transaxle case.CAUTION:
- Do not reuse the O-rings.
- Apply transmission fluid when installing the O-rings.
- Install the O-rings on the oil pump fastening bolts.
- Install the oil pump on the transaxle case and tighten the bolt to the specified torque. (One fastening bolt is installed at the backside from the transaxle case side. Only this bolt should be tightened to the specified torque of 28 N.m [21 ft-lb].)
Tightening torque: 19 N.m (14 ft-lb)
CAUTION: Do not reuse the snap ring. - Install the snap ring on the oil pump.CAUTION:
- Do not reuse the lip seal.
- Apply transmission fluid or Vaseline when installing the lip seal.
- Install the lip seal on the transaxle case.
- Install the valve body harness on the control valve.
- Install the control valve assembly on the transaxle case as follows:
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- Insert pins etc. (ø3 mm) into linkage stopper holes of the control valve assembly to fix the pulley ratio linkage.
- Install the terminal body on the transaxle case, while aligning the detent of terminal body with the transaxle case as shown in the illustration.
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CAUTION: Align the notch of pulley ratio linkage with the prong of pulley sensor. - Slide the control valve assembly from the bottom, and install it on the transaxle case.CAUTION: Apply transmission fluid when attaching the bush.
- Install the bush on the control valve assembly.
- Install the fastening bolts of control valve assembly and tighten the bolt to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 7.9 N.m (70 in-lb)
CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY BOLTS IDENTIFICATIONBolt symbol A B Shank length mm (in) 54 (2.13) 44 (1.73) Quantity 10 1
- Install the manual lever and tighten the bolt to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 22.1 N.m (16 ft-lb)
- Install the bracket on the control valve assembly and tighten the bolt to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 7.9 N.m (70 in-lb)
CAUTION:- Do not reuse the O-ring.
- Apply transmission fluid when installing the O-ring.
- Install the O-ring on the oil strainer.
- Install the oil strainer and tighten the bolt to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 7.9 N.m (70 in-lb)
OIL STRAINER BOLTS IDENTIFICATIONBolt symbol A B C Shank length mm (in) 12 (0.47) 44 (1.73) 12 (0.47) Quantity 1 1 1 CAUTION:- Do not reuse the oil pan gasket.
- Remove any moisture, oil, and used gasket from the mounting surface of oil pan gasket.
- When installing the oil pan gasket, align the dowel pins of transaxle case with dowel pin holes A of the oil pan gasket.
- Install the oil pan gasket on the transaxle case.
- Install the magnet on the oil pan.CAUTION: When installing the oil pan, align the dowel pins of transaxle case with dowel pin holes A of the oil pan.
- Install the oil pan on the transaxle case and tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 7.9 N.m (70 in-lb)
CAUTION: Do not reuse the drain plug gasket. - Install the drain plug and drain plug gasket on the transaxle case and tighten the bolt to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 34.3 N.m (25 ft-lb)
- Install the oil pump cover on the transaxle case, and fix the fastening bolts temporarily.
- Install the baffle plate, and fix the fastening bolts temporarily.
- Install the oil guide and tighten the bolt to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 5.9 N.m (52 in-lb)
- Install the bracket, and tighten the fastening bolts of the bracket to the bolts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 26 N.m (19 ft-lb)
- Tighten the fastening bolts of the oil pump cover and baffle plate to the bolts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 19 N.m (14 ft-lb)
CAUTION:- Make sure the tang of thrust washer is aligned with the mounting hole of oil pump cover.
- Apply Vaseline when installing the thrust washer.
- Install the thrust washer on the oil pump cover.CAUTION: Pull the driven sprocket up softly to make sure it is securely attached.
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- Expand the snap ring, and install the driven sprocket, oil pump chain, and drive sprocket.
- Install the chain cover, and tighten the fastening nuts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 5.9 N.m (52 in-lb)
CAUTION:- Do not reuse the O-ring.
- Apply transmission fluid when installing the O-ring.
- Install the O-ring on the input shaft.
- Install the differential assembly on the transaxle case.
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- Install the reduction gear assembly on the transaxle case.CAUTION:
- Do not reuse the converter housing oil seal.
- Apply transmission fluid when installing the converter housing oil seal.
- Using the special tools MB992141 and MB992075, install the converter housing oil seal on the converter housing.
Depth from the case edge: within - 1.0 ± 0.5 mm (recessed)
CAUTION:- Do not reuse the converter housing side oil seal.
- Apply transmission fluid when installing the converter housing side oil seal.
- Using the special tools MB992206 and MB992075, install the converter housing side oil seal on the converter housing.CAUTION:
- Remove any moisture, oil and oil sealant from the application surface.
- Make sure the starting point and the ending point are about the middle between the bolts.
- Apply the sealant on the converter housing mounting surface of the transaxle case in the following way.
Specified sealant: Loctite 509
SEALANT APPLICATION SPECIFICATIONSL1 9 mm (0.35 in) L2 5 mm (0.20 in) L3 ø1.5 mm (0.059 in) L4 R8.5 mm (0.334 in) L5 R5 - 8 mm (0.20 - 0.31 in) L6 3 - 5 mm (0.12 - 0.20 in) L7 ø17 mm (0.67 in) L8 3.5 mm (0.137 in) - Install the converter housing on the transaxle case, and tighten the fastening bolts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 45 N.m (33 ft-lb)
CONVERTER HOUSING BOLTS IDENTIFICATIONBolt symbol A B Shank length mm (in) 30 (1.18) 35 (1.38) Quantity 18 5 CAUTION: Do not reuse the snap ring. - Install the snap ring on the terminal body.CAUTION:
- Do not reuse the side oil seal.
- Apply transmission fluid when installing the side oil seal.
- Using the special tool MB992140 and MB992075, install the side oil seal on the transaxle case.
Depth from the case edge: within - 1.8 ± 0.5 mm (recessed)
CAUTION: Do not reuse the inhibitor switch. - Install the inhibitor switch on the transaxle case as follows:
- Install the inhibitor switch on the transaxle case.
- Install the shift lever on the manual shaft, and tighten the fastening nuts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 17.2 N.m (13 ft-lb)
- Set the manual shaft at N position.
- Insert pins etc. (f5 mm) in adjusting holes in both inhibitor switch and shift lever, and after alignment, tighten the fastening bolts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 5.5 N.m (49 in-lb)
CAUTION:- Do not reuse the O-ring.
- Apply transmission fluid when installing the O-ring.
- Install the oil ring on the primary pulley speed sensor.
- Install the primary pulley speed sensor on the transaxle case, and tighten the fastening bolts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 5.9 N.m (52 in-lb)
CAUTION:- Do not reuse the O-ring.
- Apply transmission fluid when installing the O-ring.
- Install the O-ring on the secondary pulley speed sensor.
- Install the secondary pulley speed sensor on the transaxle case, and tighten the fastening bolts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 5.9 N.m (52 in-lb)
CAUTION:- Apply transmission fluid or Vaseline when installing the transmission fluid cooler filter.
- Do-not reuse the transmission fluid cooler filter.
- Install the transmission fluid filter on the transaxle case.CAUTION:
- Do not reuse the O-ring.
- Apply transmission fluid when installing the O-ring.
- When installing O-ring, make sure that projection of the O-ring is put into the groove on the filter.
- Install the O-ring on the transmission fluid filter.
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- Install the transmission fluid cooler on the transaxle case, and tighten the fastening bolts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 4.2 N.m (37 in-lb)
CAUTION:- Do not reuse the O-ring.
- Apply transmission fluid when installing the O-ring.
- Install the O-ring on the plug.
- Fasten the plug on the transaxle case and tighten the bolt to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 7.5 N.m (66 in-lb)
CAUTION: When conducting measurements, measure two or more places, and find the average value. - Install the converter on the transaxle, and measure the size A to check if it meets the standard value.
Standard value: 15.9 mm (0.63 in)
- Install the oil filler tube and oil level gage on the transaxle. Refer to the following or the exploded view for the tightening torque.
Tightening torque: 8.5 ± 3.5 N.m (75 ± 31 in-lb)
- Install the control cable bracket and breather hose on the transaxle. Refer to the following or the exploded view for the tightening torque.
Tightening torque: 25 ± 4 N.m (18 ± 2 ft-lb)
- Install the harness bracket on the transaxle. Refer to the following or the exploded view for the tightening torque.
Tightening torque: 25 ± 4 N.m (18 ± 2 ft-lb)
- Install the RR roll stopper bracket and FR roll stopper bracket on the transaxle. Refer to the following or the exploded view for the tightening torque.
Tightening torque: 90 ± 10 N.m (66 ± 7 ft-lb)
- Install the transfer on the transaxle. Refer to the following or the exploded view for the tightening torque.
Tightening torque: 68 ± 9 N.m (50 ± 7 ft-lb)