Automatic Transmission - Removal and Installation (For A4AF3)
1. Remove the drain plug and drain the ATF from the transmission.

2. Remove the air cleaner housing assembly.

3. Remove the clamps and disconnect the outlet and inlet A/T oil cooler hoses.
After disconnecting the hoses, plug the hose ends and the transaxle fittings to prevent dust or foreign material from entering.
4. Disconnect the A/T control cable.

5. Disconnect the speedometer cable.

6. Disconnect the inhibitor switch (A/T selector switch) connector, the solenoid valve connector, the ATF temperature sensor connector, and the kickdown servo switch connector.

7. Remove the transaxle-to-engine mounting bolt located on the upper part of the transaxle.

8. Secure the engine to the special tool (engine support fixture 09200-38001) using the mounting brackets.
9. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
10. Disconnect the tie rod ends and the lower arm ball joints, and remove the drive shafts. Remove the steering gear and the stabilizer bar.
11. Disconnect the universal joint of the steering shaft.
Before disconnecting, make alignment marks on the steering shaft universal joint and the steering gear shaft to simplify reassembly.
12. Remove the mounting bolts of the subframe and remove the subframe.

13. Remove the starter motor.
14. Remove the transaxle mounting bolts.
15. Remove the transaxle-to-engine mounting bolts.

16. Remove the transaxle assembly using a T/M jack.
1. The engine and transaxle mounts must be installed in a specific order.
2. Mount bracket installation order:
1) Engine side mount bracket
2) Transaxle mount bracket
3) Engine rear mount bracket
4) Engine front mount bracket
3. Be careful when installing the engine front mount bracket. Do not damage or deform the mount. If the mount is damaged, severe engine vibration may occur at idle.
INSTALLATION

1. Connect the torque converter on the transaxle side, then install the transaxle assembly to the engine.
If the torque converter is installed to the engine first, the transaxle oil seal will be damaged when installing the transaxle. Therefore, always install the torque converter from the transaxle side before assembling the powertrain.
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