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Transmission Replacement

Special Tools

DT-49070 Converter Bolt Remover/Installer

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Drain the transmission fluid. Refer to Transmission Fluid Replacement .



3. Remove the torque converter cover plate bolts (1).
4. Remove the torque converter cover plate (2).



5. Remove the torque converter bolts (1) using the DT-49070 remover/installer.
6. Separate the front wheel drive shaft from the wheel hub. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
7. After removing the related parts for the powertrain assembly removal, remove the powertrain assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Engine Replacement : with Engine Lifting Device and MT → with CH-49289 and CH-49290 → with EN-49802 and EN-50176 .
8. Disconnect the air conditioning compressor and condenser hose from the air conditioning condenser. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement .



9. Remove the radiator inlet and outlet hose clamp (1).
10. Disconnect the radiator inlet and outlet hoses (2, 3) and remove the radiator and condenser assembly (4).



11. Disconnect the transmission wiring harness electrical connector and oxygen sensor electrical connectors.
12. Remove the terminal connector bracket bolt (1) and the bracket (2).
13. Disconnect the input speed sensor electrical connector.
14. Disconnect the output speed sensor electrical connector.
15. Remove the crankshaft position sensor. Refer to Crankshaft Position Sensor Replacement .



16. Remove the bracket bolts (1, 2) and the brackets (3, 4).
17. Separate the wiring harness from the transmission.
18. Disconnect the oil cooler hoses from the transmission oil cooler. Refer to Fluid Cooler Outlet Hose Replacement and Fluid Cooler Inlet Hose Replacement .
19. Remove the transmission rear mount bracket. Refer to Transmission Mount Bracket Replacement - Rear .
20. Remove the front wheel drive shaft from the transmission. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
21. Remove the starter. Refer to Starter Replacement .



22. Remove the transmission upper bolts (1).
23. Remove the transmission lower bolt (2).
24. Remove the transmission lower nut (3).
25. Separate the transmission from the engine.

1. Install the transmission to the engine.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

2. Install the transmission lower nut (3) and tighten to 61 N·m (44 lb ft).
3. Install the transmission lower bolt (2) and tighten to 61 N·m (44 lb ft).
4. Install the transmission upper bolts (1) and tighten to 61 N·m (44 lb ft).
5. Install the starter. Refer to Starter Replacement .
6. Install the front wheel drive shaft to the transmission. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
7. Install the transmission rear mount bracket. Refer to Transmission Mount Bracket Replacement - Rear .
8. Connect the oil cooler hoses from the transmission oil cooler. Refer to Fluid Cooler Outlet Hose Replacement and Fluid Cooler Inlet Hose Replacement .



9. Position the wiring harness into the transmission.
10. Install the transmission case side bracket (3), the bracket bolt (1) and tighten to 13 N·m (115 lb in).
11. Install the converter housing side bracket (4), the bracket bolt (2) and tighten to 44 N·m (33 lb ft).
12. Install the crankshaft position sensor. Refer to Crankshaft Position Sensor Replacement .
13. Connect the output speed sensor electrical connector.
14. Connect the input speed sensor electrical connector.



15. Install the terminal connector bracket (2), the terminal connector bracket bolt (1) and tighten to 44 N·m (33 lb ft).
16. Connect the transmission wiring harness electrical connector and oxygen sensor electrical connectors.



17. Install the radiator and condenser assembly (4) and connect the radiator inlet and outlet hoses (2, 3).
18. Install the radiator inlet and outlet hose clamp (1).
19. Connect the air conditioning compressor and condenser hose to the air conditioning condenser. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement .
20. Install the powertrain assembly to the vehicle and then install the related parts. Refer to Engine Replacement : with Engine Lifting Device and MT → with CH-49289 and CH-49290 → with EN-49802 and EN-50176 .
21. Install the front wheel drive shaft to the wheel hub. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .




Note: Ensure that new torque converter bolt with white sealant should be installed first and then 2 new torque converter bolts with orange sealant should be installed.

22. Install NEW torque converter bolts (1) using the DT-49070 remover/installer and tighten to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).



23. Install the torque converter cover plate (2).
24. Install the torque converter cover plate bolts (1) and tighten to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
25. Fill the transmission with fluid. Refer to Transmission Fluid Replacement .