A/T Assembly Dismounting and Remounting (K14C Model)
Precautions: Precautions for Diagnosing Trouble · Precautions for Disassembly and Reassembly · Precautions for Transmission / Transaxle · General safety (00)
CAUTION:
If the transaxle assembly is tilted with the torque converter end down, the torque converter can fall off the A/T assembly, which could cause personal injury.
Keep the A/T assembly horizontal or tilted with the torque converter end up throughout the operation.
NOTE:
When A/T assembly is replaced, perform TCM Learning Value Clearance, Neutral Position Calibration and TCM Learning Value Initialization.
Dismounting
1)Shift select lever in N range.
2)Remove battery and battery bracket. 
3)Disconnect select cable.
4)Disconnect TCM connector (1) and each clamp (2).
5)Hoist vehicle.
6)Remove engine undercover.
7)Drain coolant.
8)Drain ATF, if necessary.
9)For 4WD model, Drain transfer oil.
10)Disconnect ATF cooler hoses (1).
11)Remove ATF cooler pipe bolts (2) and remove ATF cooler pipe (3).
12)Remove left front fender lining.
13)Remove battery ground cable bolt (1) and bracket bolt (2).
14)Remove exhaust No.1 pipe and exhaust center pipe.
15)Remove front drive shaft assembly.
16)For 4WD model, remove propeller shaft.
17)For 4WD model, remove transfer assembly.
18)Disconnect engine harness clamp (1).
19)Remove starting motor.
20)Remove torque converter locating bolt and torque converter bolts as flows.
a)Lock drive plate by engaging flat-bladed screwdriver or the like (1) with drive plate ring gear.
b)Remove torque converter location bolt (1) or torque converter bolts (2) through installation hole of starting motor.
c)Turn crankshaft 60° by turning crankshaft pulley bolt using wrench.
d)Repeat Step b) – c) 5 times.
21)Loosen bolts (1) and nut (2) fastening engine and A/T assembly.
| [F]: | Vehicle forward |
22)Remove air cleaner assembly.
23)Support engine assembly, using shackle, engine hook, chain hoist or the like. Refer to Step 33) of removal procedure in Engine Assembly Removal and Installation:K14C.
24)Remove engine left mounting bracket bolts (1).
25)Remove engine rear torque rod (1) and bracket (2).
26)Support A/T assembly with transmission jack (3).
27)Remove bolts (1) and nut (2) fastening engine and A/T assembly, and then dismount A/T assembly from engine.
NOTE:
When dismounting A/T assembly from engine, move it in parallel with crankshaft and use care so as not to apply excessive force to drive plate and torque converter.
| [F]: | Vehicle forward |
28)For 4WD model, remove transmission and transfer stiffener, if necessary.
Remounting
1)Check that torque converter is installed correctly to transaxle.
2)Tighten bolts and nut fastening engine and A/T assembly to specified torque.
3)Install engine rear torque rod and bracket.
4)Tighten engine left mounting bracket bolts to specified torque.
5)Lower transmission jack.
6)Remove chain hoist from engine assembly.
7)Install air cleaner assembly.
8)Tighten torque converter locating bolt and torque converter bolts as follows.
NOTE:
Torque converter locating bolt is used for accurate positioning.
Tighten torque converter locating bolt first so that bolt holes for torque converter and drive plate are positioned properly, and that torque converter bolts are tightened securely.
One torque converter locating bolt and five torque converter bolts are required to secure torque converter and drive plate.
a)Lock drive plate by engaging flat-bladed screwdriver or the like (1) with drive plate gear.
b)Tighten torque converter locating bolt (1) to specified torque.
c)Turn crankshaft 60° by turning crankshaft pulley bolt using wrench and tighten torque converter bolt (2) to specified torque.
| 3. | Taper |
d)Repeat Step c) 4 times.
9)Install starting motor.
10)Connect engine harness clamp (1).
11)For 4WD model, install transfer assembly as follows.
a)Tighten transmission and transfer stiffener bolt (2) temporarily, if removed.
| 3. | Transmission and transfer stiffener |
b)Install transfer assembly.
c)Tighten transmission and transfer stiffener bolt to specified torque, if removed.
12)For 4WD model, install propeller shaft.
13)Install front drive shaft assembly.
14)For 4WD model, refill transfer oil.
15)Install exhaust No.1 pipe and exhaust center pipe.
16)Install ATF cooler pipe (1) and tighten ATF cooler pipe bolts (2) to specified torque.
17)Connect ATF cooler hoses (3).
18)Tighten battery ground cable bolt (1) to specified torque.
19)Install left front fender lining.
20)Connect TCM connector and engine harness clamp.
21)Connect select cable.
22)Refill cooling system with coolant.
23)Refill A/T assembly with ATF, if necessary.
24)Install battery and battery bracket.
25)Check ATF level, if necessary.
26)Install engine undercover.
27)Perform TCM Learning Value Clearance, if A/T assembly is replaced.
28)Perform Neutral Position Calibration, if A/T assembly is replaced.
29)Perform TCM Learning Value Initialization, if A/T assembly is replaced.