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Automatic Transmission

Automatic Transmission Repair Procedures

In this manual: Automatic Transmission
General Information — 15Engine Mechanical System — 95Engine Electrical System — 54Emission Control System — 24Engine Control System/Fuel System — 115Automatic Transmission — 91Drive Shaft and Axle — 13Suspension System — 35Steering — 19Restraints — 46Brake System — 43Body (Interior and Exterior) — 51Body Electrical System — 245Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 56
24steps
~154min
5/5difficulty
2special tools
0102030405021.616N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Removal

  1. Air cleaner assembly and air duct. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Air Cleaner".)
  2. Battery and battery tray. (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Battery".)
  3. Disconnect the solenoid valve connector (A) and the lock-up switch connector (B).
  4. Remove the control cable (B) by loosening the nut (C) and bolt (A). Tightening torque: (A) 14.7 ~ 22 N·m (C) 8.8 ~ 13.7 N·m
  5. Remove the wiring bracket mounting bolts (A, B).
  6. Remove the clamp (A) of the automatic transmission fluid cooler hose, then disconnect the hose (B).
  7. Remove the wiring bracket mounting bolt (A).
  8. Remove the ground line after removing the bolt (A).
  9. Remove the crankshaft position sensor (A).
  10. Install the towing eye (A).
  11. Assemble the engine mount. (Refer to Special Service Tools - "Engine Mount Bracket Assembly Drawing")
  12. Install the engine mount.
  13. Remove the upper automatic transaxle mounting bolts (A, B). Tightening torque: (A) 63.7 ~ 83 N·m (B) 32.4 ~ 49 N·m
  14. Remove the cover (A).
  15. Remove the automatic transmission bracket mounting bolt (A).

    Tightening torque: 88.2 - 108 N·m

  16. Remove the automatic transaxle support bracket (A). Tightening torque: Bolt: 58.8 ~ 78 N·m Nut: 78.5 ~ 98 N·m
  17. Raise the vehicle using a jack.
  18. Remove the lower cover (A).
  19. Remove the drive shaft assembly. (Refer to Drive Shaft and Axle - "Front Drive Shaft")
  20. Remove the subframe assembly. (Refer to Suspension System - "Subframe")
  21. Remove the bellhousing cover (A).

    Tightening torque: 9.8 ~ 11.8 N·m

  22. Remove the torque converter mounting bolts (A, 6 pcs.) by turning the crankshaft.

    Tightening torque: 45.1 ~ 52 N·m

  23. Remove the starter motor bolt (A).

    Tightening torque: 49.0 ~ 64 N·m

  24. Remove the automatic transaxle using a jack after loosening the mounting bolts (A, 1 pc.; B, 4 pcs.). Tightening torque: (A) 39.2 ~ 46 N·m (B) 78.5 ~ 98 N·m

Installation

  1. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    • When reinstalling
    1. Replace the oil seal with a new one using the special tools (09453-3L240, 09231-H1100) if ATF leaks due to oil in the differential and damage to the seal.
    2. Check the ATF level after adding fluid to the automatic transmission. (Refer to Hydraulic System - "Fluid")
    3. Erase the diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) using GDS. (DTCs will not be erased even after the battery negative terminal is disconnected. Therefore, be sure to erase the DTCs using GDS.)
    • When replacing with a new automatic transaxle
    1. The new automatic transaxle is already filled with the specified amount of ATF. For this reason, it is not necessary to fill and check the ATF; however, the residual ATF in the ATF cooler must be removed.
    2. Install the transaxle after removing residual ATF by blowing air through the ATF cooler hose.
    3. Erase the diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) using GDS. (DTCs will not be erased even after the battery negative terminal is disconnected. Therefore, be sure to erase the DTCs using GDS.)
    4. Reset the automatic transmission adaptive values using GDS.
    5. Perform the procedure to store the TCM adaptive values. (Refer to "Automatic Transmission Control System - Repair Procedures")
    • When replacing with a remanufactured automatic transaxle
    1. The remanufactured automatic transmission is not filled with the specified amount of ATF. For this reason, add and check the ATF.
    2. Check the ATF level after adding fluid to the automatic transmission. (Refer to Hydraulic System - "Fluid")
    3. Erase the diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) using GDS. (DTCs will not be erased even after the battery negative terminal is disconnected. Therefore, be sure to erase the DTCs using GDS.)
    4. Reset the automatic transmission adaptive values using GDS.
    5. Perform the procedure to store the TCM adaptive values. (Refer to "Automatic Transmission Control System - Repair Procedures")

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