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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (U140E)

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM


AX0CL01

PRECAUTION
If the vehicle is equipped with a mobile communication system, refer to the precautions in the IN section.

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM


AX0CM01

OPERATION
Forward Clutch (C1)
2nd Brake (B1)
1st & Reverse Brake
(B3)

Direct Clutch (C2)

No.1 Oneway Clutch (F1)

U/D Brake (B3)


U/D Oneway
Clutch (F2)
U/D Clutch (C3)

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 ... Operating
Shift lever position

Gear position

Parking

Reverse

Neutral

2
L

C1

C2

C3

B1

B2

B3

F1

F2







1st

2nd

3rd

O/D

1st

2nd

1st














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SPEED SENSOR

SPEED SENSOR
AX0CP01

ONVEHICLE REPAIR
1.
2.

REMOVE BATTERY
REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY

3.

DISCONNECT INPUT TURBINE SPEED SENSOR


CONNECTOR
REMOVE INPUT TURBINE SPEED SENSOR
Remove the bolt and input turbine speed sensor.

4.
(a)

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(b)
5.
(a)

ORing

(b)
6.

Remove the Oring from the input turbine speed sensor.


INSTALL INPUT TURBINE SPEED SENSOR
Coat a new Oring with ATF and install it to the input turbine speed sensor.
Install the input turbine speed sensor with the bolt.
Torque: 11 Nm (115 kgfcm, 8 ftlbf)
CONNECT INPUT TURBINE SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR

Q04733

7.
8.
(a)

DISCONNECT COUNTER GEAR SPEED SENSOR


CONNECTOR
REMOVE COUNTER GEAR SPEED SENSOR
Remove the bolt and counter gear speed sensor.

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(b)
9.
(a)

ORing

(b)
10.
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11.
12.

Remove the Oring from the counter gear speed sensor.


INSTALL COUNTER GEAR SPEED SENSOR
Coat a new Oring with ATF and install it to the counter
gear speed sensor.
Install the counter gear speed sensor with the bolt.
Torque: 11 Nm (115 kgfcm, 8 ftlbf)
CONNECT COUNTER GEAR SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR
INSTALL AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
INSTALL BATTERY

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ATF TEMPERATURE SENSOR

ATF TEMPERATURE SENSOR


AX0CQ01

ONVEHICLE REPAIR
1.
2.
3.

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REMOVE OIL PAN AND GASKET (See page AX7)


DISCONNECT 5 SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE CONECTORS (See page AX7)
DISCONNECT ATF TEMPERATURE SENSOR FROM
VALVE BODY (See page AX7)

4.
REMOVE ATF TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Remove the bolt and solenoid wire.
5.
INSTALL ATF TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Install the solenoid wire with the bolt.
Torque: 5.4 Nm (55 kgfcm, 48 in.lbf)
6.
CONNECT ATF TEMPERATURE SENSOR TO VALVE
BODY (See page AX7)
7.
CONNECT 5 SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE CONECTORS
(See page AX7)
8.
INSTALL OIL PAN AND GASKET (See page AX7)

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (U140E)

PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION (PNP) SWITCH

PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION (PNP)


SWITCH
AX0CR01

ONVEHICLE REPAIR
1.

REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER

2.

DISCONNECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH


CONNECTOR

3.
(a)

REMOVE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH


Remove the nut.

(b)

Remove the nut, washer and control shaft lever.

(c)
(d)

Using a screwdriver, pry off the lock plate.


Remove the nut and lock plate.

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(e)
4.
(a)

PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION (PNP) SWITCH

Remove the 2 bolts and pull out the park/neutral position


switch.
INSTALL AND ADJUST PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION
SWITCH
Install the park/neutral position switch with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 5.4 Nm (55 kgfcm, 48 in.lbf)

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(b)
(c)

Install a new lock plate and nut.


Torque: 6.9 Nm (70 kgfcm, 61 in.lbf)
Bend the claws on the lock plate to fix the nut.

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(d)

Install the control shaft lever with the nut.


Torque: 13 Nm (130 kgfcm, 9 ftlbf)

(e)
(f)

Connect the shift control cable to the control shaft lever.


Install the nut.
Torque: 15 Nm (150 kgfcm, 11 ftlbf)

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5.

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CONNECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH CONNECTOR


6.
CHECK PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION OPERATION
Check that the engine can be started with the shift lever only in
the N or P position, but not in other position.
If the engine can not be stated not as started above, carry out
the adjustment procedure (See page DI163).
7.
INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER
8.
TEST DRIVE VEHICLE

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VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY

VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY


AX0CO01

ONVEHICLE REPAIR
1.

REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER

2.

REMOVE DRAIN PLUG AND DRAIN ATF

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3.
REMOVE OIL PAN AND GASKET
Remove the 18 bolts, and carefully remove the oil pan. Discard
the gasket.
NOTICE:
Some fluid will remain in the oil pan.

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4.
EXAMINE PARTICLES IN OIL PAN
Remove the magnets and use them to collect any steel chips.
Look carefully at the chips and particles in the pan and on the
magnet to anticipate what type of wear you will find in the transaxle.
Steel (magnetic)...bearing, gear and plate wear
Brass (nonmagnetic)... bushing wear
AT0103

5.
(a)
(b)

REMOVE OIL STRAINER


Remove the 3 bolts and oil strainer.
Remove the Oring from the oil strainer.

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VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY

6.

DISCONNECT 5 SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE CONNECTORS


7.
REMOVE ATF TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Remove the bolt and lock plate, and remove the ATF temperature sensor.
8.
SEPARATE WIRE HARNESS FROM 2 CLAMPS

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9.
REMOVE VALVE BODY
Remove the 17 bolts and valve body.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to drop the check valve body, spring and accumulator piston.

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10.

REMOVE CHECK BALL BODY AND SPRING

11.

REMOVE 3 APPLY GASKETS

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B
B

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12. REMOVE SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE


Remove the 5 bolts and shift solenoid valves.
13. INSTALL SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE
Install the 5 shift solenoid valves with the 5 bolts.
Torque:
Bolt A: 6.6 Nm (67 kgfcm, 58 in.lbf)
Bolt B: 11 Nm (110 kgfcm, 8 ftlbf)
Bolt length:
Bolt A: 12 mm (0.47 in.)
Bolt B: 45 mm (1.77 in.)

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VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY

14.
(a)
(b)

INSTALL APPLY GASKET


Coat 3 new apply gaskets with ATF.
Install the gaskets to the transaxle case.

15.

INSTALL CHECK BALL BODY AND SPRING

16.
(a)

INSTALL VALVE BODY


Align the groove of the manual valve with the pin of the
manual valve lever.
Temporarily install the valve body with the 17 bolts.
Bolt length:
Bolt A: 25 mm (0.98 in.)
Bolt B: 41 mm (1.61 in.)
Bolt C: 45 mm (1.77 in.)
Check that the manual valve lever contacts the center of
the roller at the tip of the detent spring.
Tighten the 17 bolts.
Torque: 11 Nm (110 kgfcm, 8 ftlbf)

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A
C
A

(b)
C

B
B
B

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(c)
(d)

17. INSTALL ATF TEMPERATURE SENSOR


Install the ATF temperature sensor with the lock plate and bolt.
Torque: 6.6 Nm (67 kgfcm, 58 in.lbf)
18. CONNECT 5 SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE CONNECTORS
19. CLAMP WIRE HARNESS TO 2 CLAMPS

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VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY

20.
(a)
(b)

INSTALL OIL STRAINER


Coat a new Oring with ATF.
Install the Oring to the oil strainer.

(c)

Install the oil strainer with the 3 bolts.


Torque: 11 Nm (110 kgfcm, 8 ftlbf)

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21. INSTALL MAGNET IN OIL PAN


Install the 3 magnets in the oil pan, as shown in the illustration.

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22. INSTALL OIL PAN


Install the oil pan and a new gasket with the 18 bolts.
Torque: 7.8 Nm (80 kgfcm, 69 in.lbf)
23. INSTALL DRAIN PLUG
Install the drain plug and a new gasket.
Torque: 49 Nm (500 kgfcm, 36 ftlbf)
24. FILL ATF AND CHECK ATF LEVEL
(See page DI163)
25. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (U140E)

DIFFERENTIAL OIL SEAL

DIFFERENTIAL OIL SEAL


AX0CN01

ONVEHICLE REPAIR
1.
2.

REMOVE DRAIN PLUG AND DRAIN ATF


REMOVE LH AND RH DRIVE SHAFTS
(See page SA16)

3.
REMOVE LH AND RH SIDE OIL SEAL
Using SST, remove both the side oil seals.
SST 0930800010

SST

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4.
(a)

(b)

INSTALL LH SIDE OIL SEAL


Using SST and a hammer, drive in a new oil seal.
SST 0935032014 (0935132111, 0935132130)
Oil seal drive in depth: 0 0.5 mm (0 0.020 in.)
Coat the oil seal lip with MP grease.

SST
D03285

5.
(a)

(b)
6.
SST

7.
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INSTALL RH SIDE OIL SEAL


Using SST and a hammer, drive in a new oil seal.
SST 0922300010
Oil seal drive in depth: 0 0.5 mm (0 0.020 in.)
Coat the oil seal lip with MP grease.
INSTALL LH AND RH DRIVE SHAFTS
(See page SA23)
FILL ATF AND CHECK ATF LEVEL
(See page DI163)

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AX12
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (U140E)

SHIFT LOCK SYSTEM

SHIFT LOCK SYSTEM


AX0CS01

LOCATION
Shift Lock Release Button
Key Interlock Solenoid

Stop Light Switch


Shift Lock Release
Cover

Shift Lock Control


Unit Assembly

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SHIFT LOCK SYSTEM


AX0CT01

INSPECTION

5 (IG)
1 (ACC)
4 (KLS+)
3 (E)
2 (STP)
Wire harness side:

Q09455

Terminal (Symbol)
1 (ACC) 3 (E)

1.
INSPECT SHIFT LOCK CONTROL UNIT ASSEMBLY
Using a voltmeter, measure the voltage at each terminal.
HINT:
Do not disconnect the shift lock control unit assembly connector.

Measuring Condition

Voltage (V)

Ignition switch ACC

10 14

Ignition switch ON

10 14

2 (STP) 3 (E)

Depressing brake pedal

10 14

4 (KLS+) 3 (E)

(1) Ignition switch ACC and P position


(2) Ignition switch ACC and except P position
(3) Ignition switch ACC and except P position (After approx. 1 second)

0
7.5 11
6 9.5

5 (IG) 3 (E)

2.
(a)
(b)

INSPECT KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID


Disconnect the solenoid connector.
Using an ohmmeter, measure resistance between terminals.
Standard resistance: 12.516.5
If resistance value is not as specified, replace the solenoid.

1 (KLS+)

2 (E)

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(c)

Apply battery positive voltage between terminals. Check


that an operation noise can be heard from the solenoid.
If the solenoid does not operated, replace the solenoid.

1 (KLS+)

2 (E)

()

(+)

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AX14
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (U140E)

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT


AX0CV01

COMPONENTS
Engine Hood

26 (265, 19)

Air Cleaner
Assembly
Vbank Fastener

13 (130, 9)

Cap Nut
Vbank Cover

Cruise Control Actuator


Starter

RH Drive Shaft
Hold Down
Clamp
39 (400, 29)

 Snap Ring
 32 (330, 24)
41 (420, 30)

Battery
Insulator

66 (670, 48)

x6

Exhaust Manifold
Plate

Torque Converter
Clutch

Battery

37 (380, 27)
20 (200, 15)

Battery
Tray

Hole Cover
Exhaust Manifold
Bracket

20 (200, 15)

 Snap Ring

34 (350, 25)

LH Drive Shaft

66 (670, 48)

Clip
Shift Control Cable

Plug for Line Pressure Test


Oil Cooler
Hose

15 (150, 11)

Nm (kgfcm, ftlbf) : Specified torque


 Nonreusable part

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT

Rear Side Engine


Mounting Insulator
RH Rear Lower Brace

19 (195, 14)

Stabilizer Bar

Stabilizer Bar
Link

36 (370, 27)
32 (330, 24)

Stabilizer Bar
Link

RH Fender Apron Seal

Steering Return
Pipe

39 (400, 29)

10 (100, 7)
181 (1,850, 134)
66 (670, 48)

181 (1,850, 134)

80 (820, 59)

LH Rear Lower Brace


LH Fender Apron Seal

Front Side Engine


Mounting Insulator

36 (370, 27)

Front Frame Assembly

Grommet

Tie Rod End

32 (330, 24)

Lock Nut Cap


49 (500, 36)

48 (490, 35)

RH Front Lower Brace

127 (1,300, 94)

80 (820, 59)

36 (370, 27)

Grommet

 Cotter Pin
Exhaust Front Pipe
294 (3,000, 217)
Support Bracket
 Gasket  Gasket  Cotter Pin
80 (820, 59)
Spring

181 (1,850, 134)

LH Front Lower Brace


RH Fender Liner
36 (370, 27)

181 (1,850, 134)


21 (210, 15)

 Gasket


62 (630, 46)

Front Exhaust Pipe

43 (440, 32)

Exhaust Front Pipe Support Stay


62 (630, 46)

33 (330, 24)

Engine Under Cover

Center Engine
Under Cover

LH Fender Liner

Nm (kgfcm, ftlbf) : Specified torque


 Nonreusable part

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (U140E)

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT


AX0CW01

REMOVAL
1.

REMOVE ENGINE HOOD (See page BO6)

2.
(a)
(b)

REMOVE VBANK COVER


Using a 5 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 3 cap nuts.
Turn the Vbank cover fastener counterclockwise and
loosen it.
Remove the Vbank cover.

(c)
5 mm
Hexagon
Wrench

A07441

HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
When installing the Vbank cover fastener, remove the fastener once, then position and push in it.

Vbank Cover
Fastener

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3.
4.

REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY


REMOVE BATTERY

5.
(a)
(b)

REMOVE CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR


Disconnect the connector.
Remove the 3 bolts and disconnect cruise control actuator with the bracket.
Torque: 13 Nm (130 kgfcm, 9 ftlbf)

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT

6.
7.
8.
9.

DISCONNECT 2 SPEED SENSOR CONNECTORS


REMOVE 2 WIRE HARNESS MOUNTING BOLTS
REMOVE GROUND TERMINAL MOUNTING BOLT
REMOVE SHIFT CABLE CLAMP

10.
(a)
(b)

REMOVE STARTER
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the 2 starter mounting bolts.
Torque: 39 Nm (400 kgfcm, 29 ftlbf)
Remove the nut and disconnect the terminal.
Remove the starter.

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(c)
(d)

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11.

REMOVE 2 ENGINE MOUNTING ABSORBER BRACKET BOLTS


Torque: 48 Nm (490 kgfcm, 35 ftlbf)

12.

REMOVE 5 TRANSAXLE UPPER SIDE MOUNTING


BOLTS
Remove the 5 transaxle upper side mounting bolts.
Torque: 66 Nm (670 kgfcm, 48 ftlbf)
Disconnect the ground cable.

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(a)
(b)

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13.

14.
15.
16.

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT

REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD BRACKET MOUNTING BOLT


Torque: 20 Nm (200 kgfcm, 15 ftlbf)
RAISE AND SUPPORT VEHICLE SECURELY
REMOVE LH AND RH FRONT WHEELS
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgfcm, 76 ftlbf)
REMOVE DRAIN PLUG AND DRAIN ATF

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17.
(a)

REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER


Remove the 10 screws and turn over the front side of the
LH and RH fender liners.

(b)

Remove the 2 screws and turn over the rear side of LH


and RH fender liners.
Remove the engine under cover.

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(c)

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(d)
18.

Remove the 5 bolts and center engine under cover.


REMOVE LH AND RH FRONT DRIVE SHAFTS (See
page SA16)

19.

DISCONNECT LH AND RH STABILIZER BAR LINKS


(See page SA41)

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (U140E)

20.
(a)
(b)

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT

REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE


Remove the 2 bolts and exhaust front pipe support stay.
Torque: 33 Nm (330 kgfcm, 24 ftlbf)
Remove the 4 nuts from the exhaust manifold.
Torque: 62 Nm (630 kgfcm, 46 ftlbf)

HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Replace the used nuts with new once.
(c) Remove the 2 bolts and springs.
Torque: 43 Nm (440 kgfcm, 32 ftlbf)
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Replace the used nuts with new once.
(d) Remove the 3 gaskets.
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Replace the used gaskets with new once.

(e)

Remove the 2 nuts, bolts, exhaust front pipe support


bracket and hole cover.
Torque:
Exhaust front pipe support bracket mounting nut:
21 Nm (210 kgfcm, 15 ftlbf)
Hole cover mounting bolt:
20 Nm (200 kgfcm, 15 ftlbf)

21.

DISCONNECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH


CONNECTOR
DISCONNECT SOLENOID CONNECTOR
DISCONNECT SHIFT CONTROL CABLE
Remove the nut and disconnect the shift control cable
from the lever.
Torque: 15 Nm (150 kgfcm, 11 ftlbf)

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22.
23.
(a)

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(b)

Remove the clip and disconnect the shift control cable


from the bracket.

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24.

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT

REMOVE 3 FRONT SIDE ENGINE MOUNTING BOLTS


Torque: 80 Nm (820 kgfcm, 59 ftlbf)

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25. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER HOSE


Loosen the 2 clamps and disconnect the 2 oil cooler hoses.

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26. DISCONNECT STEERING RETURN PIPE


Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the steering return pipe.
Torque: 10 Nm (100 kgfcm, 7 ftlbf)

Q06479

27. REMOVE LEFT SIDE TRANSAXLE MOUNTING NUT


Remove the 2 grommets and nuts.
Torque: 80 Nm (820 kgfcm, 59 ftlbf)

Q10061

28. REMOVE REAR SIDE ENGINE MOUNTING NUT


Remove the 2 grommets and 4 nuts.
Torque: 66 Nm (670 kgfcm, 48 ftlbf)
29. REMOVE 4 FRONT STABILIZER BAR BRACKET
MOUNTING BOLTS
Torque: 19 Nm (195 kgfcm, 14 ftlbf)

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30.

31.

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT

TIE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY WITH CODE OR


EQUIVALENT TO SUSPEND ASSEMBLY SECURELY,
AS SHOWN
REMOVE 2 STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY MOUNTING
BOLTS
Torque: 181 Nm (1,850 kgfcm, 134 ftlbf)

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32.

REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH MOUNTING BOLT


Turn the crankshaft to gain access to each bolt, remove the 6
bolts with holding the crankshaft pulley bolt with a wrench.
Torque: 41 Nm (420 kgfcm, 30 ftlbf)
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
First install green colored bolt and then the 5 other bolts.
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33.

A02333

ATTACH ENGINE SLINK DEVICE TO ENGINE HANGER


(a) Install the No.2 engine hanger in the correct direction.
Parts No.:
No.2 engine hanger: 1228220020
Bolt: 9162160822
Torque: 19.5 Nm (200 kgfcm, 14 ftlbf)
(b) Attach the engine chain hoist to the engine hangers.
CAUTION:
Do not attempt to hang the engine by hooking the chain to
any other part.
(c) Support the front frame assembly with a jack.
34. SUPPORT TRANSAXLE WITH JACK

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35.
(a)

Front

(b)

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT

REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY


Remove the 6 bolts and 4 nuts.
Torque:
19 mm head bolt: 181 Nm (1,850 kgfcm, 134 ftlbf)
14 mm head bolt: 32 Nm (330 kgfcm, 24 ftlbf)
Nut: 36 Nm (370 kgfcm, 27 ftlbf)
Remove the front frame assembly.

Q10172

Rear

Q10064

36. REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD PLATE


Remove the bolt, nut and exhaust manifold plate.
Torque: 20 Nm (200 kgfcm, 15 ftlbf)

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37.

REMOVE TRANSAXLE 3 LOWER SIDE MOUNTING


BOLTS
Torque:
A bolt: 48 Nm (490 kgfcm, 35 ftlbf)
B bolt: 37 Nm (380 kgfcm, 27 ftlbf)
38. REMOVE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
Separate the transaxle from engine, and lower the transaxle.

A
B
B

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (U140E)

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT


AX0CX01

INSTALLATION
1.

AT3412

CHECK TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH INSTALLATION


Using calipers and a straight edge, measure the distance between the installed surface and the front surface of the transaxle housing.
Correct distance: More than 12.75 mm (0.5020 in.)
2.
TRANSAXLE INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page
AX16).
HINT:

After installation, adjust the shift control cable and park/
neutral position switch (See page DI163).

Fill ATF and check the fluid level (See page DI163).

Perform the test drive of the vehicle.

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (U140E)

TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH AND DRIVE PLATE

TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH


AND DRIVE PLATE

SST

AX0CU01

INSPECTION
1.
(a)
(b)
AT0953

INSPECT ONEWAY CLUTCH


Install SST into the inner race of the oneway clutch.
SST 0935032014 (0935132010)
Install SST so that it fits in the notch of the converter hub
and outer race of the oneway clutch.
SST 0935032014 (0935132020)

(c)

Hold
Turn
Lock
Free

With the torque converter clutch setting up on its side,


check that the clutch locks when turned counterclockwise, and rotates smoothly clockwise.
If necessary, clean the converter and retest the clutch. Replace
the converter clutch if the clutch still fails the test.

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2.

MEASURE DRIVE PLATE RUNOUT AND INSPECT


RING GEAR
(a) Set up a dial indicator and measure the drive plate runout.
(b) Check the damage of the ring gear.
Maximum runout: 0.20 mm (0.0079 in.)
If the runout is not within the specification or ring gear is damaged, replace the drive plate.
Torque: 83 Nm (850 kgfcm 61 ftlbf)
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3.

MEASURE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SLEEVE


RUNOUT
Temporarily mount the torque converter clutch on the drive
plate. Set a dial indicator and measure the torque converter
clutch sleeve runout.
Maximum runout: 0.30 mm (0.0118 in.)
If the runout is not within the specification, try to correct by reorienting the installation of the converter.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (U140E)

TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH AND DRIVE PLATE

HINT:
Mark the position of the converter clutch to ensure the installation is correctly performed.

2001 LEXUS ES300 (RM831U)

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