Removal

Remove the engine cover. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Cover")

Remove the air cleaner assembly and air duct. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Air Cleaner")

Remove the battery and battery tray. (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Battery")

Disconnect the lock-up switch connector (A) and the solenoid valve connector (B).

Remove the crankshaft position sensor (A).

Tightening torque: (A) 6.9 - 9.8 N·m

Remove the shift cable (B) by removing the nut (C) and bolt (A). Tightening torque: (A) 14.7 - 22 N·m (C) 7.8 - 11.8 N·m

Remove the ground line after removing the bolt (A).

Tightening torque: (A) 10.8 ~ 13.7 N·m

Remove the wiring bracket mounting bolt (A).

After removing the automatic transaxle, disconnect the coolant hose (B) by loosening the coolant hose clamp (A).

Remove the wiring harness clamp (C).

Remove the bolts securing the coolant tube (A).

Remove the coolant tube (B).

Tightening torque: (A) 8.8 - 13.7 N·m

Remove the wiring bracket mounting bolt (A).

Install the engine support. (Refer to Special Service Tools - Special Engine Support Assembly drawing of the tool.)

Remove the hood opener. (Refer to Body - Hood.)

Using the engine support fixture (A), hold the engine and transmission assembly safely.

Remove the upper automatic transaxle mounting bolts (A) and the starter mounting bolt (B). Tightening torque: (A) 42.2 - 54 N·m (B) 49.0 - 64 N·m

Remove the mounting bracket cover (A).

Remove the automatic transmission bracket mounting bolt (A).

Tightening torque: 88.3 - 108 N·m

Remove the bolts from the automatic transaxle support bracket with final drive assembly (A).

Remove the automatic transaxle support bracket (B).

Tightening Torque: 58.8 ~ 78 N·m

Remove the under cover. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")

Remove the side cover (A).

Tightening torque: 7.8 ~ 11.8 N·m

Remove the following items; 2WD

A.	Installation of Subframe. (Refer to Front Suspension System in SS group.)

B.	Remove the drive shaft assembly. (Refer to Drive Shaft Assembly in DS group.)

4WD

A.	Installation of Subframe. (Refer to Front Suspension System in SS group.)

B.	Front Muffler. (Refer to Front Muffler)

C.	Installation of Drive Shaft. (Refer to Drive Shaft Assembly in DS group.)

D.	Transfer Assembly. (Refer to Transfer Relocation in WD group.)

Remove the dust cover (A).

Remove the torque converter mounting bolts (A) while turning the crankshaft.

Tightening torque: 45.1 ~ 52 N·m

Remove the starter motor bolt (A).

Tightening Torque: 49.0 ~ 64 N·m

Remove the automatic transmission with a jack after removing the mounting bolts (A, B). Tightening torque: (A) 39.2 ~ 46 N·m (B) 78.5 ~ 98 N·m