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)
Automatic transaxle assembly
InstallationVehicle Speed Sensor Malfunction
DTC P0500 Vehicle Speed Sensor Malfunction
DTC P0503 Vehicle Speed Sensor "A" Intermittent / Erratic /
High
DESCRIPTION
The cruise control system uses the same vehicle speed signal that is sent to the
ECM for the SFI system.
If DTC P0500 is detected, perform the diagnosis using th ...
Problem symptoms table
HINT:
Before inspecting the suspected areas listed in the table
below, check the fuse and relay.
Before inspecting the suspected areas listed in the table
below, check for DTCs.
Methods used to verify the cause of the problem are listed
in order of probability in the ...
Fuel sender gauge
assembly
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the connector from the fuel sender
gauge.
Check that the float moves smoothly between F and
E.
Measure the resistance between terminals 1 and 2
of the connector according to the value(s) in the
table b ...