Automatic Transaxle Assembly: Removal

REMOVE HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE BATTERY
NOTE: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINK ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the windshield wiper link (see REMOVAL ).
REMOVE COWL TOP PANEL OUTER
REMOVE NO. 2 CYLINDER HEAD COVER
REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
1. Remove air cleaner (see REMOVAL ).
REMOVE AIR CLEANER BRACKET
1. Disconnect the wire harness clamp.
2. Remove the 2 bolts, air cleaner bracket and transmission control cable support.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Air Cleaner Bracket
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DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the nut from the control shaft lever.
2. Disconnect the control cable from the control shaft lever.
3. Remove the clip and disconnect the control cable from the control cable bracket.
  
  Fig 2: Disconnecting Transmission Control Cable Assembly
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REMOVE NO. 1 TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET
1. Remove the 2 bolts and bracket.
  
  Fig 3: Removing No. 1 Transmission Control Cable Bracket
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DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS
1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the wire harness clamp bracket.
  
  Fig 4: Disconnecting Wire Harness Clamp Bracket
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DISCONNECT CONNECTOR
1. Disconnect the transmission wire connector.
2. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.
3. Disconnect the transmission revolution sensor connector.
  
  Fig 5: Disconnecting Connectors
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REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the front exhaust pipe (see REMOVAL ).
DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
1. Remove the drain plug and gasket, and drain ATF.
2. Install a new gasket and the drain plug.
REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
1. Remove the front drive shaft (see REMOVAL ).
REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
1. Remove the front drive shaft (see REMOVAL ).
DISCONNECT OIL COOLER HOSE
1. Using pliers, grip the claws of the 2 clips and disconnect the oil cooler hoses (inlet and outlet).
  HINT:
  
  Use a container to catch the fluid.
  
  Fig 6: Disconnecting Oil Cooler Hoses
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SUSPEND ENGINE ASSEMBLY
1. Install the engine hangers with the bolts in the correct direction.
  Engine hanger: Part No. 12281-21010
  
  Bolt: Part No. 91642-81025
  
  Torque: 40 N*m (408 kgf*cm, 30 ft.*lbf)
  
  Fig 7: Installing Engine Hangers
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2. Attach the engine chain hoist to the engine hangers.
  NOTE: Do not attempt to hang the engine by hooking the chain to any other parts.
REMOVE DRIVE SHAFT HEAT INSULATOR SUBASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 3 bolts and drive shaft heat insulator.
  
  Fig 8: Removing Drive Shaft Heat Insulator
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REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the flywheel housing side cover.
  
  Fig 9: Locating Claw
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2. Remove the nut and disconnect the starter wire.
3. Disconnect the connector.
4. Remove the 2 bolts and starter.
SUPPORT AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
1. Support the automatic transaxle with a transmission jack.
  
  Fig 10: Removing Starter
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DISCONNECT ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET LH
1. Remove the bolt and ground cable from the engine mounting bracket.
  
  Fig 11: Removing Bolt And Ground Cable From Engine Mounting Bracket
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2. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the engine mounting bracket from the engine mounting insulator.
  
  Fig 12: Disconnecting Engine Mounting Bracket From Engine Mounting Insulator
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DISCONNECT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR REAR
1. Remove the bolt and nut, and disconnect the engine mounting insulator rear from the engine mounting bracket.
REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the front suspension crossmember (see REMOVAL ).
  
  Fig 13: Disconnecting Engine Mounting Insulator Rear
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REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET REAR
1. Remove the 3 bolts and engine mounting bracket from the automatic transaxle.
  
  Fig 14: Removing Engine Mounting Bracket Rear
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REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING UNDER COVER
1. Remove the flywheel housing under cover.
  
  Fig 15: Removing Flywheel Housing Under Cover
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REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
1. Turn the crankshaft to gain access and remove the 6 torque converter mounting bolts while holding the crankshaft pulley bolt with a wrench.
  HINT:
  
  There will be one white colored bolt.
  
  Fig 16: Locating Crankshaft Pulley Bolt
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2. Remove the 7 bolts.
3. Remove the automatic transaxle from the engine.
  
  Fig 17: Locating Automatic Transaxle Bolts
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DISCONNECT NO. 1 OIL COOLER INLET TUBE
1. Using SST, disconnect the oil cooler inlet tube.
  SST 09023-12701
DISCONNECT NO. 1 OIL COOLER OUTLET TUBE
1. Using SST, disconnect the oil cooler outlet tube.
  SST 09023-12701
  
  Fig 18: Disconnecting No. 1 Oil Cooler Tubes
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REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET LH
1. Remove the 3 bolts and engine mounting bracket from the automatic transaxle.
  
  Fig 19: Removing Engine Mounting Bracket LH
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REMOVE TRANSMISSION OIL FILLER TUBE SUBASSEMBLY
REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the torque converter clutch from the automatic transaxle.
  
  Fig 20: Removing Transmission Oil Filler Tube Subassembly
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