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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION


caution
  • When the transaxle assembly is replaced, save the vehicle identification number and perform the variant coding. Refer to the "M.U.T.-III Owner’s Manual" and perform coding.
  • When the transaxle control cable is disconnected, check after the installation that the cable is properly connected, and that the parking lock mechanism operates normally. At this time, do not check by simply using the display on the combination meter and shift indicator panel. Always check according to the procedure below.

    • When driving at 5 km/h (3.1 mph) or less, the vehicle stops when the shift lever is moved to the P range.
    • With the P range, the vehicle does not move on a slight slope or when pushed by hands.
  • Drain the fluid remaining in the oil cooler before installing the transaxle assembly.
  • Do not refill the fluid when replacing the transaxle assembly with a new one.
note
  • The new transaxle assembly is filled with 7.6 dm3 (8.0 qt) of the fluid (including the oil cooler).
  • The transaxle assembly has a sealed structure, and the fluid does not drain out from parts other than the oil cooler hose.
Pre-removal Operation
  • Engine Room Under Cover Front B and Engine Room Side Cover Removal (Refer to GROUP 51 - Under Cover .)
  • Engine Upper Cover Removal (Refer to GROUP 16 - Ignition Coil .)
  • Air Cleaner Assembly and Air Cleaner Bracket Removal (Refer to GROUP 15 - Air Cleaner .)
  • Headlight Support Panel Cover Removal (Refer to GROUP 51 - Front Bumper Assembly and Radiator Grille .)
  • Battery Removal (Refer to GROUP 54A - Battery .)
  • Radiator Cap Assembly Mounting Bolt, Radiator Condenser Tank, and Radiator Condenser Tank Bracket Removal (Refer to GROUP 14 - Radiator .)
  • Relay Box Mounting Bolt Removal
  • Water Pump Pulley Removal (Refer to GROUP 14 - Water Pump .)

 Post-installation Operation
  • Water Pump Pulley Installation (Refer to GROUP 14 - Water Pump .)
  • Relay Box Mounting Bolt Installation
  • Radiator Cap Assembly Mounting Bolt, Radiator Condenser Tank, and Radiator Condenser Tank Bracket Installation (Refer to GROUP 14 - Radiator .)
  • Battery Installation (Refer to GROUP 54A - Battery .)
  • Headlight Support Panel Cover Installation (Refer to GROUP 51 - Front Bumper Assembly and Radiator Grille .)
  • Air Cleaner Assembly and Air Cleaner Bracket Installation (Refer to GROUP 15 - Air Cleaner .)
  • Engine Upper Cover Installation (Refer to GROUP 16 - Ignition Coil .)
  • Engine Room Under Cover Front B and Engine Room Side Cover Installation (Refer to GROUP 51 - Under Cover .)




Removal steps

>>D<<
 ·
 Transmission fluid draining and refilling (Refer to .)
<<A>>
·
 Strut tower bar (Refer to GROUP 42A - Strut Tower Bar .)

>>C<<
 1.
 Transaxle control cable connection


2.
 Transaxle control cable bracket
<<B>>
3.
 Transaxle assembly connector connection


4.
 Control wiring harness connection
<<C>>
5.
 Starter mounting bolt


6.
 Hose clip


7.
 Oil cooler hose assembly connection


·
 Front axle crossmember assembly (Refer to GROUP 32 - Rear Roll Stopper and Crossmember .)


·
 Transfer assembly (Refer to .)
<<D>>
8.
 Transaxle assembly upper part coupling bolt
<<E>>
9.
 Transaxle mounting bracket

>>B<<
 10.
 Transaxle mounting insulator stopper


11.
 Transaxle mounting insulator
<<F>>
·
 Engine assembly support


12.
 Transaxle assembly lower part coupling bolt

>>A<<
 13.
 Transaxle assembly

>>A<<
 14.
 O-ring

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

<<A>> STRUT TOWER BAR REMOVAL
After removing the strut tower bar, temporarily install the strut assembly.

<<B>> TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY CONNECTOR REMOVAL

Rotate the section A of the connector 90° to the direction of the arrow to disconnect the connector.

<<C>> STARTER MOUNTING BOLT REMOVAL
Remove the starter with its connector connected. Keep the starter fixed to the engine side.

<<D>> TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY UPPER PART COUPLING BOLT REMOVAL
Only loosen the bolts from the engine and transaxle assembly (do not remove).

<<E>> TRANSAXLE MOUNTING BRACKET REMOVAL
1.Place a garage jack against the transaxle case with a piece of wood in between to support the engine and transaxle assembly.
2.Operate the garage jack so that the engine and transaxle assembly weight is not applied to the transaxle mounting insulator, and remove the transaxle mounting bracket.

<<F>> ENGINE ASSEMBLY SUPPORTING

1.Remove the vacuum pipe assembly (refer to GROUP 14 - Water Hose and Water Pipe ), and install the engine hanger plate (Special tool: MB992201), then tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 11± 1 N·m (97 ± 9 in-lb)


2.<When engine hanger (special tool MB991928) is used>
(1) Assemble the engine hanger (special tool MB991928). (Set following parts to the base hanger.)

  • Slide bracket (HI)
  • Foot x 4 (standard) (MB991932)
  • Joint x 2 (90) (MB991930)
(2) Set the feet of the special tool as shown in the figure.
note Adjust the engine hanger balance by sliding the slide bracket (HI).
(3) Set the chain to the engine hanger plate (Special tool: MB992201) to support the engine and transaxle assembly. Remove the garage jack, and then remove the transaxle assembly upper part coupling bolts that have been loosened previously.


3.<Engine mechanical hanger (special tool MB991895) is used>
(1) Set the feet of the engine mechanical hanger (special tool MB991895) as shown in the figure.
note Slide the front foot of the engine mechanical hanger (Special tool: MB991895) to balance the engine hanger.
(2) Set the chain to the engine hanger plate (Special tool: MB992201) to support the engine and transaxle assembly. Remove the garage jack, and then remove the transaxle assembly upper part coupling bolts that have been loosened previously.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

>>A<< O-RING/TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION

Apply the specified grease to the flywheel spline section, O-ring, and spline section of transaxle assembly input shaft.
Grease
Brand name: Molykote BR2-Plus

>>B<< TRANSAXLE MOUNTING INSULATOR STOPPER INSTALLATION

Install the transaxle mounting insulator stopper as shown in the figure.

>>C<< TRANSAXLE CONTROL CABLE INSTALLATION

1.Operate the lever so that the shift control lever positioning mark is set to the N position.

2.Move the slider of the transaxle control cable (transaxle side) tip to the direction A to pull up the lock piece to the direction B.
3.Install the transaxle control cable (transaxle side) in the transaxle control cable bracket at the top of transaxle.
4.Move the shift lever to the N<=>D position three times or more, and shift to the N position.

5.Connect the transaxle control cable to the shift control lever, and firmly push down the lock piece of transaxle control cable to lock it.
note
  • The slider automatically returns to the fixed position by the spring.
  • The lock position of transaxle control cable is automatically adjusted by a spring.

>>D<< TRANSMISSION FLUID REFILLING
caution Refill 6.1 dm3 (6.4 qt) of the transmission fluid.
note The fluid capacity of the oil cooler assembly and the oil cooler hose is 0.6 dm3 (0.6 qt).
caution
  • If the transaxle assembly is repaired, fill new fluid and check the transmission fluid level. (Refer to .)
  • When the transaxle assembly is not repaired, the drained fluid can be reused if it is between the replacement intervals.