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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
caution
  • Before replacing the transaxle assembly, you should make a note of the serial No. which is stamped on the new transaxle assembly (Refer to ).
  • When the transaxle assembly is replaced, carry out the following operations.
    • Initialization Procedure for CVT Learned Value (Refer to ).
    • Learning Procedure (Refer to ).
 
 
Pre-removal and post-installation operation
  • Transfer Assembly Removal and Installation <AWD> (Refer to ).
  • Strut Tower Bar Removal and Installation (Refer to GROUP 42A - Strut Tower Bar ).
  • Air Cleaner Assembly, Air Cleaner Bracket Removal and Installation (Refer to GROUP 15 - Air Cleaner ).
  • Battery and Battery Tray Removal and Installation (Refer to GROUP 54A - Battery ).
  • Engine Room Under Cover Front A, B and Engine Room Side Cover Removal and Installation (Refer to GROUP 51 - Under Cover ).
  • Transmission Fluid Draining and Refilling (Refer to ).
  • Engine Coolant Draining and Refilling (Refer to GROUP 14 - On-vehicle Service ).
  • Engine control module Removal and Installation (Refer to GROUP 13A - Engine control module ).
  • Air Hose B and Air Hose C Removal and Installation (Refer to GROUP 15 - Charge air cooler ).
Removal steps
<<A>>1.CVT assembly connector connection
2.Connector and wiring harness connection
<<B>>>>B<<3.Transaxle control cable connection
4.Transaxle control cable bracket
5.Battery ground
6.Water hose connection
7.Oil cooler return hose connection (Refer to )
8.Oil filler tube assembly
9.O-ring
•Battery bracket A, Battery bracket B (Refer to GROUP 42A - Loose Panel ).
•Starter (Refer to GROUP 16 - Starting System ).
<<C>>10.Torque converter and drive plate coupling bolt
11.Transaxle assembly coupling bolt
•Supporting the engine and transaxle assembly with a garage jack.
<<D>>•Engine assembly holding
•Transaxle mounting bracket and transaxle mounting insulator (Refer to GROUP 32 - Transaxle Mounting ).
•Engine roll rod assembly (Refer to GROUP 32 - Engine Roll Stopper Rod ).
<<E>>12.Transaxle assembly coupling bolt
<<E>>>>A<<13.Transaxle assembly
Required Special Tools:
 
 
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
 
 
<<A>> CVT ASSEMBLY CONNECTOR DISCONNECTION
While pressing A in the figure, turn B counterclockwise to unlock the CVT assembly connector, and disconnect the connector.
 

 
 
<<B>> TRANSAXLE CONTROL CABLE DISCONNECTION
1. Move the selector lever to the "N" range.
cautionBe careful not to deform the manual control lever when disconnecting the transaxle control cable. Also, do not overdo it with a slotted screwdriver etc.
2. Insert the clip remover (Special tool: MB 992277) or a commercially available clip remover in the illustrated section between the transaxle control cable and the manual control lever, and press down the tool in the direction of the arrow pressing it against the pin, and disconnect the transaxle control cable by using leverage.
 

 
 
<<C>> TORQUE CONVERTER AND DRIVE PLATE COUPLING BOLT REMOVAL
Remove the coupling bolt from the starter installation section.
 

 
 
<<D>> ENGINE ASSEMBLY HOLDING

Hold the engine and transaxle assembly using the engine hanger (Special tool: MB991895) and engine hanger attachment (Special tool: MB992906).
noteSlide the front foot of special tool engine hanger attachment (Special tool: MB992906) to balance the engine hanger.
 
 
 
<<E>> TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY COUPLING BOLT AND TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

1. Hold the transaxle assembly with the transaxle jack and remove the transaxle assembly coupling bolt.
2. Pull out the transaxle assembly downward from the vehicle.
 
 
 
 
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
 
 
>>A<< TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
Fully push the torque converter into the transaxle side, and then assemble the transaxle assembly to the engine.
 
 
 
>>B<< TRANSAXLE CONTROL CABLE INSTALLATION
1. Move the selector lever to the "N" range.
2. Move the manual control lever to Neutral position.
3. Align the hole at the end of the manual control lever and the hole in the transmission range switch body flange (section A - A).
noteInsert a Φ5 bar into the aligned holes in the transmission range switch body flange and on the tip of the manual control lever to position the transmission range switch body.
4. Attach the transaxle control cable to the manual control lever.
5. Make sure that the transaxle side ranges that are corresponding to the selector lever position operate and function without fail.