Repair Procedures: Removal
CAUTION:
- When the solenoid valve failure code (DTC) is on, perform the following procedure to replace it.
- Automatic transaxle is composed of delicate components. Be careful not to cause any damage on the component in the course of assembly and disassembly.
- Maintain clean condition so that foreign substance does not get into the automatic transaxle.
- Use a coated apron, latex gloves, and stainless tray to prevent foreign substance from getting into the transaxle.
- Automatic transaxle fluid (ATF) can be reused. Collect it using a clean 10 - liter beaker.
- Remove the HPCU.
(Refer to "HPCU ")
- Remove the under cover.
(Refer to "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
- Drain the engine coolant.
(Refer to "COOLANT ")
- Remove the drain plug (A) and reinstall the drain plug after draining ATF totally.
Tightening torque:
38.2 - 48.1 N.m (3.9 - 4.9 kgf.m, 28.2 - 35.4 lb-ft)
CAUTION:- Replace the gasket before reinstalling the drain plug.
- Remove the cooling hose (A), (B) after removing the clamp.
- Remove the ATF Warmer.
(Refer to "ATF WARMER ")
CAUTION:- Carefully install the clamp not to damage the hose.
- Install the clamp in a correct direction not to be interfered with other parts.
- After the installation, start the engine and then check if there are any leakages from the hose.
- Remove the eyebolts (A) and mounting bolt (B).
- Remove the transaxle cooling tube (C).
Tightening torque:
42.2 - 48.1N.m (4.3 - 4.9 kgf.m, 31.1 - 35.4 lb-ft)
CAUTION:- Replace the gasket before reinstalling the transaxle cooling tube.
- Carefully install the clamp not to damage the hose.
- Install the clamp in a correct direction not to be interfered with other parts.
- After the installation, start the engine and then check if there are any leakages from the hose.
- Remove the air bleeder hose (B) after removing the clamp (A).
- Remove the valve body cover (A).
Tightening torque:
13.7 - 15.7 N.m (1.4 - 1.6 kgf.m, 10.1 - 11.6 lb-ft)
CAUTION:- When re-mounting the valve body cover, replace the gasket (A) with a new one.
- After mounting the valve body cover, check for oil leakage on the connecting part while the engine is on.
- Disconnect the solenoid valve connector (B) and the oil temperature sensor (A) after removing the bolts.
Tightening torque:
9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb-ft)
- Remove the solenoid valve support bracket (A).
Tightening torque:
9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb-ft)
- Remove the Line pressure control solenoid valve (A).