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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
caution
  • When removing and installing the transaxle assembly, be careful not to drop the torque converter. In addition, do not remove the torque converter.
  • When the transaxle assembly is replaced, initialize the CVT learned value (Refer to ).
 
 
Pre-removal operation
  • Under Cover Front Removal (Refer to GROUP 51, Under Cover ).
  • Transmission Fluid Draining (Refer to ).
  • Engine Coolant Draining (Refer to GROUP 14, On-vehicle Service - Engine Coolant Replacement ).
  • Starter Motor Assembly Removal (Refer to GROUP 16, Starting System - Starter Motor Assembly ).
  • Exhaust Manifold Removal (Refer to GROUP 15, Exhaust Manifold .)
  • Drive Shaft Removal (Refer to GROUP 26, Drive Shaft Assembly .)
  • Air Cleaner Assembly Removal (Refer to GROUP 15, Air Cleaner ).
  • Battery and Battery Tray Removal (Refer to GROUP 54A, Battery ).
Post-installation operation
  • Battery and Battery Tray Installation (Refer to GROUP 54A, Battery ).
  • Air Cleaner Assembly Installation (Refer to GROUP 15, Air Cleaner ).
  • Drive Shaft Installation (Refer to GROUP 26, Drive Shaft Assembly .)
  • Exhaust Manifold Installation (Refer to GROUP 15, Exhaust Manifold .)
  • Starter Motor Assembly Installation (Refer to GROUP 16, Starting System - Starter Motor Assembly ).
  • Engine Coolant Refilling (Refer to GROUP 14, On-vehicle Service - Engine Coolant Replacement ).
  • Transmission Fluid Refilling (Refer to ).
  • Under Cover Front Installation (Refer to GROUP 51, Under Cover ).
Removal steps
<<A>>1.CVT assembly harness connector connection
2.Connector and wiring harness connection
3.Breather hose
4.Cable bracket and transaxle control cable assembly
5.Battery ground
6.Transmission fluid cooler hose connection
7.Oil filler tube assembly
<<B>>8.Transaxle assembly upper part coupling bolt
9.Connector bracket
10.Transaxle stay
11.Bell housing cover
<<C>>12.Torque converter and drive plate coupling bolt
•Engine roll rod assembly (Refer to GROUP 32, Engine Roll Stopper Rod )
•While supporting the engine and transaxle assembly with a garage jack.
•Transaxle mounting insulator (Refer to GROUP 32, Transaxle Mounting )
<<D>>•Engine assembly supporting
13.Transaxle assembly lower part coupling bolts
>>A<<14.Transaxle assembly
 
 
    Required Special Tools:
  • MB991895: Engine Hanger
  • MB991928: Engine Hanger
  • Joint x 2 (50) (MB991929)
  • Foot x 4 (standard) (MB991932)
  • MB992906: Engine hanger attachment

 
 
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
 
 
<<A>> CVT ASSEMBLY HARNESS CONNECTOR DISCONNECTION
While pressing A in the figure, turn B counterclockwise to unlock the CVT assembly connector, and disconnect the connector.
 
 
 
<<B>> TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY UPPER PART COUPLING BOLT REMOVAL
Only loosen the bolts from the engine and transaxle assembly (do not remove).
 
 
 
<<C>> TORQUE CONVERTER AND DRIVE PLATE COUPLING BOLT REMOVAL
1. Remove the coupling bolts while turning the crankshaft.
2. Fully push the torque converter into the transaxle side so that it does not remain on the engine side.
 
 
 
<<D>> ENGINE ASSEMBLY SUPPORTING
1. <When engine hanger special tool (MB991928) is used>
(1) Assemble the engine hanger special tool (MB991928) (Set the components below to the base hanger).
  • Slide bracket (HI)
  • Foot x 4 (standard) (MB991932)
  • Joint x 2 (50) (MB991929)
(2) Set the foot of the special tool MB991928 as shown in the figure.
noteAdjust the engine hanger balance.
(3) Remove the garage jack and then remove the transaxle assembly upper part coupling bolts that have been loosened previously.

2. <When engine hanger special tool (MB991895) and engine hanger attachment special tool (MB992906) are used>
(1) Set the foot of the special tool MB991895 and special tool MB992906 as shown in the figure.
noteAdjust the engine hanger balance.
(2) Remove the garage jack and then remove the transaxle assembly upper part coupling bolts that have been loosened previously.
 
 

 
 
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
 
 
>>A<< TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
Fully push the torque converter into the transaxle side, and then assemble the transaxle assembly to the engine.