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Automatic transmission / trans

Automatic transaxle assy (U250E)

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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
45steps
~270min
4/5difficulty
01020304050129N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
Done 0 of 45
COMPONENTS Components Components 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
  1. 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. Remove the nut and disconnect the starter wire.
  2. Disconnect the connector.
  3. Remove the 2 bolts and starter assy.
Remove 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 speed connectors.
  4. Disconnect the speedometer driven gear connector.
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. Remove the breather hose from the automatic transaxle.
  3. Remove the bolt and transmission oil filler tube sub−assy.
  4. Remove the O−ring from the oil filler tube.
Remove transmission oil filler tube sub-assy Remove transmission oil filler tube sub-assy 11. REMOVE OIL COOLER INLET TUBE No.1
  1. Remove the oil cooler inlet tube No.1.
Remove oil cooler inlet tube no.1
Remove oil cooler inlet tube No.1 12. REMOVE OIL COOLER OUTLET TUBE No.1
  1. Remove 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 FLYWHEEL HOUSING UNDER COVER
  1. Remove the flywheel housing under cover.
Remove flywheel housing under cover
Remove flywheel housing under cover 15. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSY
  1. 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. INSPECT TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSY

SST 09350−32014 (09351−32010, 09351−32020)

18. REMOVE TRANSAXLE CASE COVER UPPER
  1. Remove the 3 bolts and transmission case cover upper.
Remove transaxle case cover upper
Remove transaxle case cover upper 19. 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 20. INSTALL TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSY
  1. 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.
  2. Set the key of the front oil pump drive gear to the top and put a mark on the housing.
  3. Put a mark on the torque converter clutch so that its groove can be clearly indicated.
  4. Match the 2 marks on the transaxle case and the torque converter clutch and fit the splined part of the input shaft to the spline part of the turbine runner.
  5. Rotating the torque converter clutch, fit the spline part of the stator shaft with the spline part of the stator.
  6. Rotating the torque converter clutch, match the 2 marks on the case and the torque converter clutch again and fit the key of the oil pump drive gear into the key way of the torque converter clutch.
HINT: Rotate it about 180 degrees. NOTICE: When rotating the torque converter clutch, do not push it by excessive force.
  1. 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 a.
Standard: A + 1 mm (0.04 in.) or more
21. INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSY
21. INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSY
  1. Install the automatic transaxle to the engine with the 8 bolts.
Torque: Bolt A: 64 N·m Bolt B: 44 N·m Bolt C: 46 N·m

  • 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
    1. 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.
    22. INSTALL FLYWHEEL HOUSING UNDER COVER
    22. INSTALL FLYWHEEL HOUSING UNDER COVER
    1. Install the flywheel housing under cover.
    Install flywheel housing under cover
    Install flywheel housing under cover     23. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET FR
    1. Install the engine mounting bracket FR with the 3 bolts to the automatic transaxle.
    Torque: 64 N·m Install engine mounting bracket FR Install engine mounting bracket FR 24. 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
    1. Install the breather hose to the automatic transaxle.
    2. Install the ATF level gauge.
      25. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE
    25. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET No.1
    1. Install the control cable bracket No.1 with the 2 bolts.
    Torque: 12 N·m 26. 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 with the bolt.
    Torque: 5,4 N·m

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

    1. Torque the oil cooler inlet tube No.1.
    Torque: 34 N·m
    27. INSTALL OIL COOLER OUTLET TUBE No.1
    27. INSTALL OIL COOLER OUTLET TUBE No.1
    1. Torque the oil cooler outlet tube No.1.
    Torque: 34 N·m 28. CONNECT CONNECTOR
    1. Connect the transmission wire connector.
    2. Connect the park/neutral position switch connector.
    3. Connect the 2 speed connectors.
    4. Connect the speedometer driven gear connector.
    Install oil cooler outlet tube no.1
    Install oil cooler outlet tube No.1     29. INSTALL STARTER ASSY
    1. Install the starter assy with the 2 bolts.
    Torque: 37 N·m

  • Connect the connecter.
  • Connect the starter wire with the nut.

    • Torque: 9,8 N·m Install starter assy
    Install starter assy     30. CONNECT WIRE HARNESS
    1. Connect the wire harness with the bolt.
    Torque: 13 N·m Connect wire harness
    Connect wire harness     31. INSTALL WIRE HARNESS CLAMP
    1. Install the 2 clamps with the 2 bolts. Torque: 8,4 N·m
    2. Connect the wire harnesses to the clamps
    Install wire harness clamp
    Install wire harness clamp     32. 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
    NOTICE: Perform the RESET MEMORY (AT initialization) when replacing the automatic transmission assy, engine assy or ECM .

    HINT: RESET MEMORY can not be completed by only disconnecting the battery terminal.

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