1. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE
HINT: (See page EM-26)
2. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
HINT: (See page DS-6)
3. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: (See page DS-6)
4. REMOVE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE CLAMP
(a) Remove the bolt and the transmission control cable clamp.
5. REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP
(a) Disconnect the wire harnesses from the clamp.
(b) Remove the 3 bolts and 2 clamps.
6. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS
(a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the wire harness.
7. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the connector (1).
(b) Remove the nut (2) and disconnect the starter wire.
(c) Remove the 2 bolts (3) and starter assembly.
8. DISCONNECT CONNECTORS
(a) Disconnect the transmission wire connector.
(b) Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.
(c) Disconnect the 2 speed sensor connectors.
9. REMOVE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET NO.1
(a) Remove the bolt and automatic transmission oil cooler tube clamp.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts and transmission control cable bracket No.1.
10. REMOVE TRANSMISSION OIL FILLER TUBE SUBASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the ATF level gauge.
(b) Disconnect the wire harnesses 2 clamps from the oil filler tube.
(c) Remove the 2 bolts and oil filler tube.
(d) Remove the O-ring from the oil filler tube.
11. REMOVE OIL COOLER INLET TUBE NO.1
(a) Using SST and a wrench, disconnect the oil cooler inlet tube No.1.
SST 09023-12701
12. REMOVE OIL COOLER OUTLET TUBE NO.1
(a) Using SST and a wrench, disconnect the oil cooler outlet tube No.1.
SST 09023-12701
13. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET FRONT
(a) Remove the 3 bolts and engine mounting bracket front.
14. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and flywheel housing under cover.
(b) Turn the crankshaft to gain access and remove the 6 bolts while holding the crankshaft pulley bolt with a wrench.
HINT: There will be one green colored bolt.
(c) Remove the 10 bolts.
(d) Separate and remove the automatic transaxle.
15. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
16. INSPECT TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
HINT: (See page AX-170)
Removal
1. REMOVE BACK DOOR GARNISH CENTER
2. REMOVE BACK DOOR SIDE GARNISH LH
3. REMOVE BACK DOOR SIDE GARNISH RH
4. REMOVE BACK DOOR STRAP COVER
5. REMOVE BACK DOOR PULL STRAP
6. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM BOARD ASSEMBLY
7. REMOVE BACK DOOR SERVICE HOLE PLATE
8. REMOVE REAR SPOILER COVER (W/ REAR
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Disassembly
1. REMOVE RH SEAT REAR SEAT RECLINING COVER
Remove the 2 screws.
Remove the RH seat rear seat reclining cover by
pulling it out in the arrow mark direction shown in
the illustration.
2. REMOVE LH SEAT REAR SEAT RECLINING COVER
Remove the 2 screws.
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Lubrication system
On-vehicle inspection
1. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
(a) Warm up the engine, stop it and wait 5 minutes. The
oil level should be between the dipstick's low level
mark and full level mark.
If the engine oil level is low, check for leakage and
add oil up to the full level mark.
NOTICE:
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