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
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DTC P1631 Communication Error from ECM to VSC
DTC U0100 Lost Communication with ECM/PCM "A"
DESCRIPTION
The ECM sends signals such as A/T information signals, dynamic laser cruise
control operation signals,
brake operation demand signals, and buzzer operation demand signals to the sk ...
Diagnosis system
1. CHECK DLC3
The ECU uses the ISO 15765-4 for communication
protocol. The terminal arrangement of the DLC3
complies with SAE J1962 and matches the ISO
15765-4 format.
NOTICE:
*: Before measuring the resistance, leave the
vehicle as is for at least 1 minute and do not
opera ...