Removal

U660E AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE: AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

REMOVAL
NOTICE:
- When the automatic transaxle is replaced, the transaxle's compensation code must be input into the TCM
Registration.
- When the TCM is replaced, the existing transaxle compensation codes must be input into the new TCM
Registration.
- If the following parts have been replaced, initialize the TCM and perform a road test to allow the TCM to learn
Initialization.

- Valve body assembly
- If the following parts have been replaced, perform a road test to allow the TCM to learn
Initialization.

- Shift solenoid SL1
- If the TCM or transaxle has been replaced, register the transmission compensation code in the TCM
Registration.
- Perform RESET MEMORY (AT initialization) when replacing the automatic transmission assembly, engine assembly or ECM
Initialization.

1. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE
HINT: Service and Repair

2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
3. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
4. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
5. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
6. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
7. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH
8. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT Service and Repair

9. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID

(a) Remove the refill plug and gasket.

(b) Using a 6 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the overflow plug and gasket.

(c) Using a 6 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the No. 1 transmission oil filler tube.
(d) Drain the automatic transaxle fluid.

(e) Using a 6 mm socket hexagon wrench, install the No. 1 transmission oil filler tube.
Torque: 1.7 Nm (17 kgf-cm, 15 in-lbf)

(f) Using a 6 mm socket hexagon wrench, install the overflow plug with a new gasket.
Torque: 40 Nm (408 kgf-cm, 30 ft-lbf)

(g) Install the refill plug with a new gasket.
Torque: 49 Nm (500 kgf-cm, 36 ft-lbf)
10. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH

11. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH

12. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

13. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY

14. REMOVE COWL TOP PANEL OUTER

15. REMOVE BATTERY
16. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL Removal

17. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

18. REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT Removal

19. REMOVE RADIATOR RESERVE TANK ASSEMBLY
20. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE MOUNTING STAY RH Removal

21. REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD Removal

22. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR CLEANER INLET Removal

23. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE Removal

24. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE Removal

25. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET Removal

26. REMOVE INTAKE AIR RESONATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

27. DISCONNECT NO. 1 FUEL VAPOR FEED HOSE Removal

28. REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK ASSEMBLY Removal

29. SEPARATE FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

30. DISCONNECT RADIATOR HOSE INLET Removal

31. DISCONNECT RADIATOR HOSE OUTLET Removal

32. DISCONNECT NO. 1 OIL COOLER INLET HOSE Removal

33. DISCONNECT NO. 1 OIL COOLER OUTLET HOSE Removal

34. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER INLET HOSE A Removal

35. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER OUTLET HOSE A Removal

36. REMOVE ECM Removal

37. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY

38. REMOVE UPPER RELAY BLOCK COVER
39. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE Removal

40. SEPARATE WIRE HARNESS

(a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the wire harness.
41. DISCONNECT CONNECTOR

(a) Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.
42. DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the nut from the control shaft lever.
(b) Disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the control shaft lever.

(c) Remove the clip and disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the No. 1 transmission control cable bracket.
43. DISCONNECT NO. 1 OIL RESERVOIR TO PUMP HOSE Removal

44. DISCONNECT STEERING GEAR OUTLET RETURN TUBE Removal

45. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET Removal

46. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY Removal

47. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH Removal

48. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: Use the same procedures as described for the LH side.

49. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT LH NUT Removal

50. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT RH NUT
HINT: Use the same procedures as described for the LH side.

51. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH Removal

52. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH
HINT: Use the same procedures as described for the LH side.

53. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Removal

54. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: Use the same procedures as described for the LH side.

55. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Removal

56. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: Use the same procedures as described for the LH side.

57. SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH Removal

58. SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: Use the same procedures as described for the LH side.

59. REMOVE NO. 1 EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET Removal

60. REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING UNDER COVER

(a) Remove the 2 bolts, exhaust pipe support bracket and flywheel housing under cover.
61. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SETTING BOLT

(a) Turn the crankshaft to gain access and remove the 6 bolts while holding the crankshaft pulley bolt with a wrench.
62. SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

63. REMOVE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY

64. SEPARATE COOLER COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY Removal

65. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE Removal

66. REMOVE VANE PUMP ASSEMBLY Removal

67. REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY Removal

68. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH Removal

69. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH Removal

70. REMOVE ENGINE WIRE
71. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the bolt and breather bracket from the camshaft housing sub-assembly LH.
(b) Remove the breather hose from the breather bracket.

(a) Remove the 3 bolts and engine mounting front bracket.
73. REMOVE TCM

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and TCM from the transaxle.
74. REMOVE SPEEDOMETER DRIVEN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the bolt and hole cover from the transaxle case.
(b) Remove the O-ring from the hole cover.
75. REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET

(a) Remove the 4 bolts and 4 clamp brackets.
76. REMOVE NO. 1 TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and No. 1 transmission control cable bracket.
77. SEPARATE NO. 1 OIL COOLER OUTLET HOSE

(a) Separate the No. 1 oil cooler outlet hose.
78. SEPARATE NO. 1 OIL COOLER INLET HOSE

(a) Separate the no. 1 oil cooler inlet hose.
79. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the torque converter clutch assembly from the automatic transaxle assembly.