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Automatic transmission / trans

Automatic transaxle assy (U151E)

In this manual: Automatic transmission / trans
Introduction — 61Audio & visual system — 16Automatic transmission / trans — 19Transmission revolution (ATM) — 1Shift lock system (ATM) — 1Brake — 20Clutch — 10Communication system — 4Cooling — 15Cruise control — 3Drive shaft / propeller shaft — 9Emission control — 8Engine control system — 12Engine hood/door — 7Exhaust — 3Exterior/interior trim — 14Front suspension — 9Fuel — 12Heater & air conditioner — 16Ignition — 8Instrument panel/meter — 7Intake — 7Lighting — 11Lubrication — 16Manual transmission/transaxle — 13Parking brake — 10Power steering — 7Rear suspension — 10Seat — 12Service specifications — 26Sliding roof/convertible — 4Starting & charging — 11Starting system (2AZ−FE)(From July, 2003) — 1Starting system (1MZ−FE/3MZ−FE) — 1Steering column — 6Theft deterrent & door lock — 9Tire & wheel — 4Windshield/windowglass/mirror — 5Back window glass — 1Power window control system — 1Power mirror control system — 1Inner rear view mirror assy — 1Windshield glass — 1Wiring — 1
51steps
~306min
4/5difficulty
01020304050129N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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COMPONENTS
REPLACEMENT
REPLACEMENT
  1. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE
  2. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSY RH
  3. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSY LH SST 09520−01010, 09520−24010 (09520−32040)
  4. REMOVE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET No.2

  5. Remove the bolt and transmission control cable bracket No.2.

Remove transmission control cable bracket no.2 Remove transmission control cable bracket No.2 5. REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP

  1. Disconnect the wire harnesses from the 2 clamps.

  2. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 clamps.

Remove wire harness clamp Remove wire harness clamp 6. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS

  1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the wire harness.

Disconnect wire harness
Disconnect wire harness 7. REMOVE STARTER ASSY

  1. Disconnect the connector.

  2. Remove the nut and disconnect the starter wire.

  3. (Remove the 2 bolts and starter assy.


Remove starter assy 8. DISCONNECT CONNECTOR

  1. Disconnect the transmission wire connector.

  2. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.

  3. Disconnect the 2 transmission revolution connectors.

Disconnect connector
Disconnect connector 9. REMOVE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET No.1

  1. Remove the bolt and oil cooler tube clamp.

  2. Remove the 2 bolts and transmission control cable bracket No.1.

Remove transmission control cable bracket No.1
Remove transmission control cable bracket No.1 10. REMOVE TRANSMISSION OIL FILLER TUBE SUB−ASSY

  1. Remove the ATF level gauge.

  2. Disconnect the breather hose from the wire harness bracket.

  3. Remove the bolt and transmission oil filler tube sub−assy.

  4. Remove the O−ring from the oil filler tube sub−assy.

    11. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER INLET TUBE No.1
11. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER INLET TUBE No.1

  1. Disconnect the oil cooler inlet tube No.1.

Disconnect oil cooler inlet tube no.1 Disconnect oil cooler inlet tube No.1 12. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER OUTLET TUBE No.1

  1. Disconnect the oil cooler outlet tube No.1.

13. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET FR

  1. Remove the 3 bolts and engine mounting bracket FR.

Remove engine mounting bracket FR
Remove engine mounting bracket FR 14. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSY

  1. Remove the 2 bolts and nut.

  2. Remove the exhaust pipe support bracket and exhaust pipe support bracket No.1 from the automatic transaxle.

  3. 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.

  1. Remove the 8 bolts.

  2. Separate and remove the automatic transaxle.

  3. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSY
  4. REMOVE TRANSAXLE CASE COVER UPPER

  5. Remove the 3 bolts and transmission case cover upper.

Remove transaxle case cover upper Remove transaxle case cover upper 17. INSPECT TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSY SST 09350−32014 (09351−32010, 09351−32020) 18. INSTALL TRANSAXLE CASE COVER UPPER

  1. Install the transmission case cover upper with the 3 bolts.

    Torque: 12 N·m
Install transaxle case cover upper
Install transaxle case cover upper 19. INSTALL TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSY

  1. Install the torque converter clutch to the automatic transaxle.

  2. Using vernier calipers and a straight edge, measure the dimension ”A” between the transaxle fitting part of the engine and the converter fitting part of the drive plate.

  3. Using vernier calipers and a straight edge, measure the dimension ”B” shown in the illustration and check that ”B” is greater than ”A” (measured in step b.).

    Standard: A + 1 (0.03937 in.) mm or more
NOTICE: Remember to minus the thickness of the straight edge.
20. INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSY
20. INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSY

  1. Install the automatic transaxle to the engine with the 8 bolts.

    Torque:
    Bolt A: 64 N·m Bolt B: 46 N·m Bolt C: 37 N·m

  2. Apply a few drops of adhesive to 2 threads on the tip of the 6 torque converter clutch mounting bolts.

    Adhesive: Part No. 08833−00070, THREE BOND 1324 or equivalent

  3. Install the 6 torque converter clutch mounting bolts.

    Torque: 41 N·m
NOTICE: First install the green colored bolt, and then the remaining 5 bolts.

  1. Install the exhaust pipe support bracket and exhaust pipe support bracket No.1 to the automatic transaxle with the 2 bolts and nut.

    Torque:
    Bolt : 7,8 N·m Nut : 21 N·m
21. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET FR
21. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET FR

  1. Install the engine mounting bracket FR with the 3 bolts to the automatic transaxle.

    Torque: 64 N·m
22. INSTALL TRANSMISSION OIL FILLER TUBE SUB−ASSY

  1. Coat a new O−ring with ATF, and install it to the oil filler tube.

  2. Install the oil filler tube to the automatic transaxle with the bolt.

    Torque: 5,5 N·m

  3. Connect the breather hose to the wire harness bracket.

NOTICE: The breather hose should be on the left side of the vehicle.

d. Install the ATF level gauge.
23. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE
23. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET No.1

  1. Install the control cable bracket No.1 with the 2 bolts.

    Torque: 12 N·m
24. INSTALL OIL COOLER INLET TUBE No.1

  1. Temporarily install the oil cooler outlet tube No.1.

  2. Temporarily install the oil cooler inlet tube No.1.

  3. Install the oil cooler tube clamp and bolt.

    Torque: 5,4 N·m

HINT: Install them so that the oil cooler tube cushion is positioned as shown in the illustration.

  1. Install the oil cooler inlet tube No.1.

    Torque: 34 N·m
25. INSTALL OIL COOLER OUTLET TUBE No.1
25. INSTALL OIL COOLER OUTLET TUBE No.1

  1. Install the oil cooler outlet tube No.1.

26. CONNECT CONNECTOR

  1. Connect the transmission wire connector.

  2. Connect the park/neutral position switch connector.

  3. Connect the 2 transmission revolution connectors.

Connect connector
Connect connector 27. INSTALL STARTER ASSY

  1. Install the starter assy with the 2 bolts.

    Torque: 37 N·m

  2. Connect the connecter.

  3. Connect the starter wire with the nut.

    Torque: 9,8 N·m
Install starter assy
Install starter assy 28. CONNECT WIRE HARNESS

  1. Connect the wire harness with the bolt.

    Torque: 13 N·m
Connect wire harness Connect wire harness 29. INSTALL WIRE HARNESS CLAMP

  1. Install the 2 clamps and 2 bolts.

    Torque: 8,4 N·m

  2. Connect the wire harnesses to the clamps.

Install wire harness clamp
Install wire harness clamp 30. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET No.2

  1. Install the transmission control cable bracket No.2 with the bolt.

    Torque: 12 N·m
Install transmission control cable bracket no.2
Install transmission control cable bracket No.2
  1. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSY LH
  2. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSY RH
  3. INSTALL ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE
  4. RESET MEMORY

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