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Special Tools

    • EN46567 (DW 110-020-A) Engine Assembly Support Fixture
    • DT 47535 (DW 260-230) Transaxle Remover/Installer Support or equivalent

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1343805  Size: SH
  1. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement.
  2. Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.

  3. Remove the battery and battery tray. Refer to Battery Replacement.
  4. Remove the select cable bracket bolts (1) and bracket.
  5. Remove the cable E-rings (2) and nut (3).
  6. Separate the select cable.

  7. Object Number: 1343752  Size: SH
  8. Remove the engine wiring harness bending strap.
  9. Disconnect the connectors.
  10. Remove the radiator lower hose bracket retaining bolt.

  11. Object Number: 1348549  Size: SH
  12. Disconnect the clamps and oil cooler hoses.

  13. Object Number: 1348550  Size: SH
  14. Disconnect the turbine sensor.
  15. Warning: While engine is operating, the exhaust system will become extremely hot. To prevent burns avoid contacting a hot exhaust system.

  16. Remove the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement.

  17. Object Number: 1348553  Size: SH
  18. Remove the air inlet grille panel weatherstrip.
  19. Position the EN46567  (1), on the air inlet grille panel and the front upper panel.
  20. Tighten the engine fixture joint bolt after removing the exhaust manifold bolt.

  21. Object Number: 1348557  Size: SH
  22. Remove the transaxle upper exhaust manifold side bolt (1) and the thermostat housing side bolt (2).

  23. Object Number: 1348559  Size: SH
  24. Remove the transaxle under cover bolts and the transaxle under cover.
  25. Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor.
  26. Remove the front tires and wheels.

  27. Object Number: 1348561  Size: SH
  28. Remove the drain plug and drain the fluid.
  29. Remove the front under longitudinal frames and stabilizer. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement.
  30. Remove the drive axle, only from the transaxle side. Refer to Front Drive Axle Inner Shaft Replacement.

  31. Object Number: 1223628  Size: SH

    Warning: While engine is operating, the exhaust system will become extremely hot. To prevent burns avoid contacting a hot exhaust system.

  32. Remove the front exhaust pipe nuts from the exhaust manifold side (1).
  33. Remove the gasket and separate the exhaust manifold pipe (3).
  34. Remove the front exhaust pipe (2).

  35. Object Number: 1223633  Size: SH
  36. Support the transaxle with DT 47535  (1).

  37. Object Number: 1223636  Size: SH
  38. Remove the transaxle lower bolt (1) and nut (2).

  39. Object Number: 1348567  Size: SH
  40. Remove the torque converter bolts.

  41. Object Number: 1348568  Size: SH
  42. Remove the transaxle mount bolts (1-3) mount.

  43. Object Number: 1348564  Size: SH
  44. Lower the transaxle assembly slowly by adjusting the jack (2).
  45. Tilt the transaxle assembly by adjusting the jack.
  46. Remove the transaxle assembly by pulling and lowering it slowly.

  47. Object Number: 1223635  Size: SH

    Caution: Support the engine in the normal position when removing the transaxle. Damage to related parts can occur.

    Note: If it is impossible to use the special tool, support the engine to normal position with the auto jack.

  48. Support the engine to normal position using the EN46567  (1).

Installation Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1348568  Size: SH
  1. Install the transaxle mounting bolts and mount.
  2. • Tighten the transaxle mounting bolts (1, 2) to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
    • Tighten the transaxle mounting bolts (3) to 37 N·m (27 lb ft).

    Object Number: 1348567  Size: SH
  3. Install the torque converter bolts and tighten to 19 N·m (14 lb ft).

  4. Object Number: 1223636  Size: SH
  5. Install the transaxle lower bolt (1) and nut (2) and tighten to 60 N·m (44 lb ft).

  6. Object Number: 1223631  Size: SH
  7. Install the front exhaust pipe nuts (1) and tighten to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

  8. Object Number: 1348561  Size: SH
  9. Install the drain plug (2) and tighten to 44 N·m (32 lb ft).
  10. Refill recommended fluid to the proper level.
  11. Specification
    The classification is ESSO JWS3314.

    Specification
    The capacity is 4.78 L (5.05 qt).

  12. Install the front under longitudinal frames and stabilizer. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement.
  13. Install the drive axle. Refer to Front Drive Axle Inner Shaft Replacement.

  14. Object Number: 1348559  Size: SH
  15. Install the transaxle under cover and tighten to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).
  16. Connect the vehicle speed sensor connector.

  17. Object Number: 1223634  Size: SH
  18. Install the transaxle upper exhaust manifold side bolt (1) and the thermostat housing side bolt (2) and tighten to 60 N·m (44 lb ft).

  19. Object Number: 1202885  Size: SH
  20. Remove the EN46567  (1).
  21. Install the air inlet grille panel weatherstrip.

  22. Object Number: 1348550  Size: SH
  23. Install the starter motor and tighten to 23 N·m (17 lb ft).
  24. Connect the turbine sensor connector.

  25. Object Number: 1348549  Size: SH
  26. Connect the clamps and oil cooler hoses.

  27. Object Number: 1343752  Size: SH
  28. Install the radiator lower hose and tighten to 12 N·m (106 lb in).
  29. Connect the wiring harness connectors.
  30. Install the wiring harness retainer.

  31. Object Number: 1343805  Size: SH
  32. Install the select cable.
  33. Install the E-ring (2) and nut (3).
  34. Install the selectable bracket bolts (1) and bracket and tighten to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
  35. Install the battery and battery tray. Refer to Battery Replacement.
  36. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement.