Removal And Installation

TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY


VQ37VHR (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.
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 a power tool. Floor Side Fairing.
4. Remove control rod from A/T shift selector assembly. .
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 exhaust mounting bracket with power tool. .
8. 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.
9. Remove starter motor. .
10. Remove rear plate cover. Exploded View.
11. 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.
12. Remove A/T fluid cooler tubes mounting bolts from A/T assembly and engine. Exploded View Removal And Installation,
"VQ37VHR (2WD) : Exploded View".
NOTE:
Cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spilling.
13. Plug up openings such as the A/T fluid cooler tube holes.
14. Support A/T assembly with a transmission jack.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to allow it to collide against the drain plug and overflow plug when setting the trans- mission jack.
NOTE:
Be placing wooden block between oil pan (upper) and front suspension member, the removal of A/T assembly from engine becomes easier.
15. Remove rear engine mounting member and engine mounting insulator (rear) with a power tool. Refer to
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16. Disconnect A/T assembly connector.
17. Remove harness and brackets from A/T assembly.
18. Remove bolts fixing A/T assembly to engine with a power tool.
19. Remove air breather hose, air breather box and bracket. Exploded View Removal And Installation, "VQ37VHR (2WD) : Exploded
View".





20. Remove A/T assembly from the vehicle.
CAUTION:
- Secure torque converter to prevent it from dropping.
- Secure A/T assembly to a transmission jack.
21. Remove manual lever from A/T assembly. Exploded View Removal And Installation Inspection, "Exploded View".

INSTALLATION
Note the following, and Install in the reverse order of removal.





- Check fitting of dowel pin (Arrow).





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

B : Scale
C : Straightedge

Dimension "A" : Refer to 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. Removal And Installation.
- Rotate crankshaft several turns and check to be sure that A/T rotates freely without binding after converter is installed to drive plate.