Automatic Transaxle Assembly Removal

Remove the oil filler cap.

Remove the oil drain plug and drain the oil into a container.

Remove the radiator cap sub-assembly from the radiator assembly.

Loosen the radiator drain cock plug and cylinder block drain cock plug, then drain the coolant.

HINT:

Collect the coolant in a container and dispose of it according to the regulations in your area.

Using a 6 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the drain plug and gasket, and drain ATF.

Install a new gasket and the drain plug.

Torque:

49 N*m{500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf}

Remove the 4 bolts, 4 nuts and outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.

Remove the 2 nuts and cover.

Using SST and 19 mm socket wrench, loosen the V-ribbed belt tensioner arm clockwise, then remove the V-ribbed belt.

SST

09216-42010

NOTICE:

1. Be sure to connect SST and the tools so that they are in line during use.
   
2. When retracting the tensioner, turn it clockwise slowly for 3 seconds or more. Do not apply force rapidly.
   
3. After the tensioner is fully retracted, do not apply force any more than necessary.
   

Remove the 2 bolts, clamp and air cleaner inlet.

Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector (^*1).

Disconnect the purge VSV connector (^*2).

Disconnect the 2 purge VSV vacuum hoses (^*3).

Disconnect the purge line hose from the clamp (^*4).

Disconnect the No. 2 ventilation hose from the air cleaner hose.

Lock the No. 1 air cleaner hose clamp, and then disconnect the No. 1 air cleaner hose from the throttle body.

Remove the 2 bolts and air cleaner cap.

Remove the air cleaner filter element from the air cleaner case.

Disconnect the hose clamp.

Remove the 3 bolts and air cleaner case.

Loosen the bolt and nut, and remove the battery clamp.

Remove the battery and battery tray.

Remove the 2 bolts and No. 2 mounting stay RH.

Remove the bolt and disconnect the ground cable.

Remove the 3 bolts and the engine moving control rod with bracket.

Remove the 3 bolts and No. 2 mounting bracket RH.

Remove the clamp and disconnect the vacuum hose connector.

Remove the clamp and disconnect the radiator hose inlet.

Remove the clamp and disconnect the radiator hose outlet.

Disconnect the oil cooler inlet hose from the radiator assembly.

Disconnect the oil cooler outlet hose from the radiator assembly.

Disconnect the heater inlet water hose.

Disconnect the heater outlet water hose.

Disconnect the engine wire from the engine room relay block.

1. Remove the nut and separate the wire harness.
   

2. Using a screwdriver, unlock the engine room R/B. Pull the engine room R/B upward.
   

3. Disconnect the engine wire connectors.
   

Remove the clamp from the bracket.

Remove the 2 bolts and clamp from the body.

Remove the nut from the control shaft lever.

Disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the control shaft lever.

Remove the clip and disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the No. 1 control cable bracket.

Disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the control cable clamp.

Disconnect the No. 1 oil reservoir to pump hose.

Disconnect the return tube sub-assembly.

Remove the No. 1 fuel pipe clamp.

Disconnect the connector from the tube while pinching part A with your fingers as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:

1. Check for contamination in the pipe and around the connector. Clean if necessary and then disconnect the connector.
   
2. Disconnect the connector by hand.
   
3. Do not bend, fold or rotate the nylon tube.
   
4. If the pipe and connector are stuck together, push and pull the connector until it becomes free.
   
5. Put the pipe and connector ends in vinyl bags to prevent damage and contamination.
   

Disconnect the generator connector.

Remove the nut and disconnect the wire harness from terminal B.

Remove the bolt and wire harness clamp bracket.

Remove the wire harness clamps.

Remove the 2 bolts and generator assembly.

Disconnect the connector.

Remove the 4 bolts and separate the compressor.

HINT:

Hang up the hoses instead of detaching them.

Remove the 2 nuts.

Remove the 2 nuts, front exhaust pipe No. 1 support bracket and front exhaust pipe assembly.

Remove the gasket from the exhaust manifold.

Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the front axle hub nut.

SST

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NOTICE:

Loosen the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the thread of the drive shaft may be damaged.

While applying the brakes, remove the front axle hub nut.

Remove the nut and separate the front stabilizer link assembly.

HINT:

If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (6 mm) to hold the stud.

Remove the bolt and clip, and separate the speed sensor wire and flexible hose from the shock absorber.

Remove the bolt and separate the speed sensor from the steering knuckle.

NOTICE:

1. Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the speed sensor.
   
2. Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.
   

Remove the cotter pin and nut.

Using SST, separate the tie rod end sub-assembly from the steering knuckle.

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NOTICE:

1. Make sure that the string of the SST is securely tied to the vehicle.
   
2. Be careful not to damage the ball joint dust cover.
   
3. Be careful not to damage the steering knuckle.
   
4. Be careful not to damage the front disc brake dust cover.
   

Remove the bolt and 2 nuts, and separate the front suspension lower No. 1 arm from the lower ball joint.

Put matchmarks on the front drive shaft assembly and the axle hub.

Using a plastic hammer, separate the front drive shaft assembly from the front axle assembly.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot and speed sensor rotor.

Remove the flywheel housing under cover.

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 black colored bolt.

Secure the steering wheel with the seat belt in order to prevent rotation.

HINT:

This operation is useful to prevent damage to the spiral cable.

Remove the bolt and slide the steering sliding yoke.

NOTICE:

Do not separate the steering sliding yoke from the power steering link assembly.

Put matchmarks on the steering sliding yoke and the power steering link assembly.

Separate the steering sliding yoke from the power steering link assembly.

Set the engine lifter.

Remove the 4 bolts, 2 nuts and frame side rail plate RH and LH.

Remove the 4 bolts, 2 nuts and front suspension member brace rear RH and LH.

Carefully remove the engine assembly from the vehicle.

Install the 2 engine hangers as shown in the illustration.
Parts No.:

Torque:

38 N*m{387 kgf*cm, 28 ft.*lbf}

Using a chain block and an engine sling device, hang the engine assembly.

Disconnect the oil pressure switch connector.

Loosen the 2 bolts and remove the vane pump from the engine.

A/T:
Remove the nut from the engine mounting insulator LH.

M/T:
Remove the bolt from the engine mounting insulator LH.

Remove the nut from the engine mounting insulator RH.

Remove the bolt from the engine mounting insulator FR.

M/T:
Remove the bolt from the engine lateral control rod.

Raise the engine assembly and separate the front frame.

Using SST, remove the front drive shaft assembly LH.

SST

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09520-24010(09520-32040)

NOTICE:

1. Be careful not to damage the drive shaft dust cover, boot, and oil seal.
   
2. Be careful not to drop the drive shaft assembly.
   

Using a screwdriver, remove the bearing bracket hole snap ring.

Remove the bolt and front drive shaft assembly RH from the drive shaft bearing bracket.

NOTICE:

Do not damage the boot and oil seal.

Disconnect the terminal 50 connector from the starter assembly.

Remove the nut and disconnect the wire harness from terminal 30.

Remove the 2 bolts and starter assembly.

Remove the 3 bolts and engine mounting front bracket.

Remove the 5 bolts.

Remove the 4 lower side mounting bolts.

Separate and remove the automatic transaxle.

Remove the bolt and hole cover from the transaxle case.

Remove the O-ring from the hole cover.

Remove the bolt and No. 2 transmission control cable bracket.

Disconnect the wire harnesses from the 2 brackets.

Remove the 2 bolts and 2 clamps.

Remove the bolt and disconnect the wire harness.

Disconnect the transmission wire connector.

Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.

Disconnect the 2 speed sensor connectors.

Remove the bolt and oil cooler tube clamp.

Remove the 2 bolts and No. 1 transmission control cable bracket.

Remove the ATF level gauge.

Remove the bolt and transmission oil filler tube sub-assembly.

Remove the O-ring from the oil filler tube sub-assembly.

Using SST and a wrench, disconnect the No. 1 oil cooler inlet tube.

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Using SST and a wrench, disconnect the No. 1 oil cooler outlet tube.

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Remove the 3 bolts and transaxle case upper cover.