REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

AT-7126prose procedure

Removal

CAUTION

Before separating transaxle from engine, remove the crankshaft position sensor (OBD) from transaxle. Be careful not to damage sensor.

1
Remove battery and bracket.
2
Remove air duct between throttle body and air cleaner.
3
Disconnect, PNP switch harness connector, output pulley speed sensor harness connector, input pulley speed sensor harness connector and body earth harness connector.
4
Remove crankshaft position sensor (OBD) from transaxle.
5
Drain CVT fluid from transaxle.
6
Disconnect control cable from transaxle.
7
Remove exhaust front tube. Refer to FE section ("EXHAUST SYSTEM").
8
Remove drive shafts. Refer to FA section ("Drive Shaft", "FRONT AXLE").
9
Disconnect oil cooler hoses.
10
Remove starter motor from transaxle. Tighten bolts to specified torque: 41 - 52 N·m (4.2 - 5.3 kg-m, 30 - 38 ft-lb)
11
Support transaxle with a jack.
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12
Remove center member. Tighten center member fixing bolts to specified torque, Refer to EM section ("ENGINE REMOVAL").
13
Remove rear plate cover.
14
Remove torque converter bolts. Rotate crankshaft to gain access to securing bolts.
15
Support engine with a jack.
16
Remove transaxle mount bolt. Refer to EM section ("ENGINE REMOVAL").
17
Remove oil cooler tube (outlet side).
18
Remove transaxle.

When connecting torque converter to transaxle, measure distance "A" to be certain that they are correctly assembled.

Specification	Value
Distance "A"when connecting torque converter to transaxle	21.1mm (0.831 in) or more

Distance "A"when connecting torque converter to transaxle

21.1mm (0.831 in) or more