AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [Z6]

1. Remove the battery cover. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [ZJ, Z6].)

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

3. Remove the battery, battery tray and battery box. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [ZJ, Z6].)

4. Remove the air cleaner component. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [ZJ, Z6].)

5. Remove the EGR pipe.

6. Remove the front tires and splash shield.

7. Remove the under cover.

8. Drain the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT.)

Warning

• Improperly jacking a transaxle is dangerous. It can slip off the jack and may cause serious injury.

Caution

• To prevent the torque converter and transaxle from separating, remove the transaxle without tilting it toward the torque converter.

9. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

10. Install in the reverse order of removal.

11. Add ATF to the specified level. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT.)

12. Perform the mechanical system test. (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST.)

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Torque Converter Nuts Removal Note

1. Using the flathead screwdriver, lock the drive plate.

2. Remove the torque converter nuts from the starter installation hole.

No.4 Engine Mount Removal Note

1. Remove the P/S reserve tank and coolant reserve tank with the hose still connected.

2. Using the bolts part number 99794 1025 or M10× 1.25, length 25 mm {0.98 in} to install the SST to the position as shown in the figure.

Caution

• When attaching the SST in the engine rear side, install a suitable nut between the engine and the SST.

Tightening torque

38-51 N·m

{3.9-5.2 kgf·m, 29-37 ft·lbf}

3. Insert a wood slab of appropriate size between the front fender panel and upper apron reinforcement.

Note

• Wood slab height

4SD : approx. 35 mm {1.4 in}

5HB : approx. 60 mm {2.4 in}

• Cut the wood slab into two pieces and insert.

4. Support the engine using the SST.

Note

• A hoist or small crane can be used in place of the SST (49 E017 5A0).

5. Remove the battery tray bracket, No.4 engine mount rubber and bracket.

Transaxle Removal Note

1. Loosen the part marked A and lean the engine toward the transaxle.

2. Support the transaxle on a jack.

3. Remove the transaxle mounting bolts.

4. Remove the transaxle.

Transaxle Installation Note

1. Set the transaxle on a jack and lift it.

2. Install the transaxle mounting bolts.

Tightening torque

A: 63.7-89.2 N·m

{6.5-9.0 kgf·m, 47.0-65.7 ft·lbf}

B: 37.3-52.0 N·m

{3.8-5.3 kgf·m, 27.5-38.3 ft·lbf}

No.1 Engine Mount and No.4 Engine Mount Installation Note

1. Install the No.4 engine mount bracket on the transaxle case and tighten nuts.

2. Install the No.1 engine mount rubber to the crossmember and temporarily tighten bolts.

3. Place the No.4 engine mount rubber with the body stud bolts passing through the holes and tighten the bolt as shown in the figure.

4. Place the battery tray bracket on the No.4 engine mount rubber with body stud bolts passing through the holes and tighten bolts and nuts as shown in the figure.

5. Fully tighten the bolts

6. Remove the SSTs.

Torque Converter Nuts Installation Note

1. Using the flathead screwdriver, lock the drive plate.

2. Hold the crankshaft pulley to prevent the drive plate from rotating.

Caution

• Loosely and equally tighten the torque converter nuts, then further tighten them to the specified tightening torque.

3. Tighten the torque converter mounting nuts.

Tightening torque

34.3-60.8 N·m

{3.5-6.1 kgf·m, 25.3-44.8 ft·lbf}