Removal And Installation

TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY

VK56VD (2WD) : Removal and Installation


REMOVAL


CAUTION:
- When removing the A/T assembly from engine, first remove the crankshaft position sensor (POS)
from the A/T assembly.
- Be careful not to damage sensor edge.
- Always insert a wooden block between oil pan (upper) of engine and front suspension member when removing A/T assembly from the engine. (Because VVEL control shaft position sensor may be damaged by the interference between VVEL control shaft position sensor and dash panel if the operation is performed without the wooden block inserted.)
1.Shift the selector lever to "P" position, and release the parking brake.
2.Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
3.Remove engine under cover and front under cover with power tool. Floor Side Fairing.
4.Remove control rod from A/T shift selector. A/T Shift Selector.
5.Separate propeller shaft assembly. Exploded View.
NOTE:
Cap or plug opening to prevent fluid from spilling.
6.Remove suspension member stay. Exploded View.
7.Remove crankshaft position sensor (POS) from A/T assembly. Exploded View.

CAUTION:
- Never subject it to impact by dropping or hitting it.
- Never disassemble.
- Never allow metal filings, etc. to get on the sensor's front edge magnetic area.
- Never place in an area affected by magnetism.
8.Remove rear plate cover. Exploded View.
9.Turn crankshaft, and remove the four tightening bolts for drive plate and torque converter.

CAUTION:
When turning the crankshaft, turn it clockwise as viewed from the front of the engine.
10.Remove A/T fluid cooler tubes mounting bolts from the A/T assembly and engine. Exploded View.
NOTE:
Cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spilling.
11.Support A/T assembly with a transmission jack.

CAUTION:
When setting the transmission jack, be careful not to allow it to collide against the drain plug.





12.Insert a wooden block (A) between oil pan (upper) (1) of engine and front suspension member (2).






CAUTION:
- Always insert a wooden block between oil pan (upper) of engine and front suspension member when removing A/T
assembly from the engine. (Because VVEL control shaft position sensor may be damaged by the interference between VVEL control shaft position sensor and dash panel if the operation is performed without the wooden block inserted.)
- After inserting wooden block, check it does not fall out easily.
13.Remove rear engine mounting member with power tool. Exploded View.
14.Disconnect A/T assembly connector.
15.Remove harness and brackets from A/T assembly.
16.Remove bolts fixing A/T assembly to engine with power tool.
17.Remove air breather hose, air breather box and air breather tube. Exploded View.





18.Remove A/T assembly from the vehicle.

CAUTION:
- Secure torque converter to prevent it from dropping.
- Secure A/T assembly to a transmission jack.
19.Remove manual lever. Exploded View.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.





- Check fitting of dowel pin (black arrow).





- When installing A/T assembly to the engine, be sure to check dimension "A" to ensure it is within the reference value limit.





Dimension "A": Torque Converter.





- When installing A/T assembly to the engine, attach the fixing bolts in accordance with the following standard.





- Align the positions of tightening bolts for drive plate with those of the torque converter, and temporarily tighten the bolts. Then, tighten the bolts with the specified torque.

CAUTION:
- When turning crankshaft, turn it clockwise as viewed from the front of the engine.
- When tightening the tightening bolts for the torque converter after fixing the crankshaft pulley bolts, be sure to confirm the tightening torque of the crankshaft pulley mounting bolts. Refer to
Disassembly And Assembly.
- Rotate crankshaft several turns and check to be sure that A/T rotates freely without binding after converter is installed to drive plate.