Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

warning

Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high pressure engine coolant escaping from the radiator. Wrap a thick cloth around the cap. Slowly turn it a quarter turn to allow built-up pressure to escape. Carefully remove the cap by turning it all the way.

caution

Perform these steps after the coolant temperature has cooled sufficiently.
When replacing the transaxle, perform "ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY". Refer to Description.
When replacing TCM and transaxle assembly simultaneously, perform "ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING TCM AND TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY" before work. Refer to Description.

note	When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spilling.

1. Remove the engine and transaxle assembly. Refer to Removal and Installation

2. Using paint, put matching marks on the drive plate and torque converter when removing the torque converter and drive plate fixing nuts.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

note	Write down the serial number of the new transaxle assembly.

caution

When replacing an engine or transaxle you must make sure any dowels are installed correctly.
During re-assembly improper alignment caused by missing dowels may cause vibration, oil leaks or breaking of drive train components.
Never reuse O-ring or CVT fluid charging pipe cap.
When turning crankshaft, turn it clockwise as viewed from the front of the engine.
When tightening the nuts for the torque converter while securing the crankshaft pulley bolt, be sure to confirm the tightening torque of the crankshaft pulley bolt. Refer to Exploded View.
After torque converter is installed to drive plate, rotate crankshaft several turns to check that CVT rotates freely without binding.
When installing the CVT to the engine, align the matching mark on the drive plate with the matching mark on the torque converter.

When installing CVT assembly to the engine assembly, tighten the nut and bolts in the sequence shown.

Bolt No.
Insertion direction	Transaxle to engine	Engine to transaxle
Number of bolts	1	2	4	2
Bolt length mm (in)	45 (1.77)	45 (1.77)	35 (1.38)	80 (3.15)
Tightening torque N·m (kg-m, ft-lb)	62 (6.3, 46)	62 (6.3, 46)	44 (4.5, 32)	62 (6.3, 46)

caution

Never reuse bolt

When installing the drive plate to torque converter nuts, tighten them temporarily, then tighten the nuts to the specified torque.
Perform "ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY". Refer to Description.