Note. The following procedure requires removing the engine and transaxle assembly from the vehicle as a single unit, and then separating them after removal from the vehicle (for a description of the procedure for removing the engine assembly with the gearbox in the drive axle unit, refer to chapter 2B).
Removing
1. Remove the engine assembly with the gearbox in the block with the drive axle (see chapter 2B).
2. On 4WD models (all-wheel drive) remove the transfer case (see paragraph 8).
3. Turn out bolts of fastening of a transmission to the engine (pic. 9.7) and separate the gearbox from the engine.
4. Check engine and gearbox mounts (see chapter 2A or 2B). If any of these items are worn or damaged, replace them.
Installation
5. Install the torque converter on the gearbox input shaft (if it was taken). Make sure that the torque converter hub splines are properly aligned with the gearbox input shaft splines.
6. Attract an assistant and, while he holds the torque converter in the required position inside the gearbox, set the gearbox in the block with the drive axle relative to the engine and screw in a pair of bolts securing these units to each other. Do not apply excessive force when installing the gearbox. If something gets in the way and the gearbox doesn't mate properly with the engine, lean the gearbox slightly to get a proper fit.
Warning. Do not use the gearbox-to-engine bolts to force the engine and gearbox together. Such actions can lead to the appearance of cracks on large nodes or their damage. If you are having difficulty mating, have an assistant help you properly align the dowel pins on the cylinder block with the mating holes on the transmission flange. To ensure correct alignment of the relative position of the two units, some change in the position of the engine and / or gearbox may be required.
Rotate the torque converter to align the bolt holes in the torque converter with the bolt holes in the faceplate. Screw in bolts of fastening of the hydrotransformer to a faceplate.
Application. Screw in all bolts before tightening any of them.
7. Screw in other bolts of fastening of a transmission to the engine. Tighten all bolts to the specified torque specified in Specifications at the beginning of this chapter (pic. 9.7).
Pic. 9.7. The location of the gearbox mounting bolts in the block with the drive axle to the engine and their identification
8. On 4WD models, install the transfer case (see paragraph 8).
9. Install the engine assembly with the gearbox in the block with the drive axle (see chapter 2B).
10. Reinstall the remaining elements, working in the reverse order of removal.
11. Remove all jacks and supports and lower the vehicle. Tighten the wheel nuts to the specified torque specified in Specifications at the beginning of this chapter. Tighten the axle shaft/hub nuts to the specified torque as specified in Specifications at the beginning of this chapter.
12. Add engine oil and transmission fluid of the correct brand in the prescribed amount (see chapter 1).
13. Connect a wire of weight to the accumulator. Start the engine, engage all gears in the gearbox one by one, and then check the transmission fluid level (see chapter 1). Check for correct operation and no leaks.
14. Road test the vehicle to verify proper operation of the transaxle transaxle and to ensure there is no transmission fluid leakage. Check the transmission fluid level again.