CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY > REMOVAL

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1. Remove the engine assembly with transaxle (Click here).
   

1. Remove the 2 bolts and remove the drive shaft heat insulator bracket from the engine.
   

1. Disengage the clamp and separate the breather hose from the breather hose clamp.
   

2. Remove the bolt and separate the water by-pass hose from the CVT.
   

3. Slide the 2 clamps and separate the 2 water by-pass hoses from the oil cooler.
   

1. Disconnect the oxygen sensor connector, oil pressure sensor connector and the transmission revolution sensor connector (NOUT).
   

2. Disengage the 5 clamps and separate the engine wire from the CVT.
   

3. Remove the bolt and separate the engine wire from the CVT.
   

4. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector, the transmission wire connector, and the 2 transmission revolution sensor connectors (NIN, NT).
   

5. Disengage the 3 clamps and separate the engine wire from the CVT.
   

1. Remove the 4 bolts and then remove the engine mounting control bracket from the CVT.
   

1. Open the terminal cap.
   

2. Remove the nut and disconnect terminal 30.
   

3. Disconnect the connector.
   

4. Remove the 2 bolts and the starter assembly.
   

1. Use SST to hold the crankshaft pulley in place.
   

   SST

   09960-10010   (09962-01000, 09963-01000)
   

2. Remove the 6 drive plate and torque converter setting bolts.
   

1. Remove the 9 bolts and the CVT.
   

   NOTICE:

   Do not twist the CVT when removing it from the engine, because the knock pins could be damaged.

1. Remove the 2 bolts and then remove the engine mounting stay LH from the CVT and engine mounting bracket LH.
   

1. Remove the 3 bolts and then remove the engine mounting bracket LH from the CVT.
   

1. Remove the 2 bolts and then remove the No. 1 transmission control cable bracket from the CVT.
   

1. Remove the 2 bolts and then remove the 2 wire harness clamp brackets from the CVT.
   

2. Remove the 3 bolts and then remove the 3 wire harness clamp brackets from the CVT.
   

1. Remove the torque converter assembly from the CVT.
   

NOTICE:

1. Do not remove the front oil pump assembly from the CVT main body, as there is the possibility of the entry of dust and foreign matter.
   
2. Clean the work area, the tools to be used, and other equipment, etc. thoroughly before the operation, as there is the possibility that a CVT malfunction, which could prevent the vehicle from running, could occur if dust or fine foreign matter enters the CVT.
   
3. Do not use cotton work gloves, cloths, or paper towels, etc. that may produce lint, etc.
   
4. Perform the operation as quickly as possible, as dust and foreign matter could enter the CVT while the torque convertor is not attached to it.
   
5. Do not use the air gun until the torque convertor has been installed, as it could cause dust and foreign matter to be stirred up.
   

1. Clean the tips of both the claws of the SST and the center bolt.
   

2. Using the SST, remove the CVT oil pump type T oil seal.
   

   SST

   09308-10010  
   

   NOTICE:

   Pay attention to the angle of the claws when opening them, and ensure that they do not come into contact with the oil pump housing, as there is the possibility that metal particles could be produced if they do.

1. Inspect the torque converter one-way clutch.
   
   

   
   
   

   1. Lightly rotate the stator by pushing the splines with a finger.
      

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      *1

      Splines

      OK:

      Stator rotates smoothly when turned clockwise and there is resistance when it is turned counterclockwise.
      

2. Determine the condition of the torque converter.
   
   

   
   
   

   1. Replace the torque converter if it does not fulfill any of the standard conditions.
      

      Standard conditions:

      *During the stall test or when the shift lever is in N, no metallic sounds are emitted from the torque converter.
      

      *The one-way clutch rotates smoothly when turned clockwise and does not rotate when turned counterclockwise.
      

      *The amount of particulate in the fluid is not greater than the sample shown in the illustration.
      

      Text in Illustration 

      *1	Sample Showing Maximum Allowable Amount of Particulate in Fluid
      *2	Actual Size

      HINT:

      The sample illustration shows approximately 0.025 liters (0.026 US qts, 0.022 Imp. qts) of fluid taken from a removed torque converter clutch.

3. Replace the fluid in the torque converter.
   
   

   1. If the fluid is discolored and/or has a foul odor, stir the fluid in the torque converter thoroughly and drain the fluid with the torque converter facing upward.
      

4. Check that the inside of the oil cooler is clean.
   
   

   1. When inspecting the torque converter and/or replacing fluid, drain the fluid with the oil cooler installation surface facing downward.
      

      HINT:

      If there is a large amount of particulate in the fluid, clean the inside of the oil cooler by adding new fluid.

   2. If the fluid is cloudy or white, check the oil cooler.
      

5. Check the torque converter installation bolts.
   
   

   1. All of the installation bolts must be the same length (+/- 0.5 mm (0.0197 in.)) and each must have a spring washer.
      

1. Visually check the drive plate and ring gear.
   
   

   1. Check the drive plate and ring gear for damage.
      

      HINT:

      Replace the drive plate and ring gear if it is damaged.

2. Inspect runout of drive plate and ring gear.
   
   

   
   
   

   1. Set up a dial indicator and measure the runout of the drive plate and ring gear at 6 places along the torque converter installation surface.
      

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      *1	Measuring Point

      Maximum runout:

      0.30 mm (0.0118 in.)
      

      HINT:

      If the runout exceeds the maximum, replace the drive plate and ring gear.