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)
Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor "A"
DESCRIPTION
The ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid) temperature sensor converts the fluid
temperature into a
resistance value which is input into the ECM.
The ECM applies a voltage to the temperature sensor through ECM terminal THO1.
The sensor resistance changes with the transmission f ...
On-vehicle inspection
1. INSPECT COOLER CONDENSER CORE
(a) If the fin of the cooler condenser core is dirty, clean
it with water and dry it with compressed air.
NOTICE:
Do not damage the fin of the cooler condenser
core.
(b) If the fin of the cooler condenser core is bent, make
it straight using a screwdriver or p ...
Inspection
1. INSPECT LOCK PLATE FOR DAMAGE
(a) Inspect the lock plate for damage.
HINT:
Reassembly of a deformed tank will be
impossible. Therefore, first correct the shape of
the lock plate groove with pliers or a similar tool,
if necessary.
Water leakage will result if the bottom of the lo ...