4T40-E Automatic Transaxle

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

^ Tools Required
- J 28467-360 Engine Support Fixture





1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

2. Install the J 28467-360 to the transmission.
3. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
4. Remove the upper transmission support assembly bolts.





5. Remove the upper side cover bolts.
6. Remove the transmission mount from the transmission. Refer to the appropriate procedure:
^ AT Mount Replacement (Front)
^ AT Mount Replacement (Rear)
^ AT Mount Replacement (Side)

7. Remove the transmission support from the transmission. Refer to A/T Mount Replacement (Side).
8. Remove the left outer tie rod from the steering knuckle assembly. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement in Suspension.
9. Remove the left ball joint from the steering knuckle assembly. Refer to Lower Ball Joint Replacement in Suspension.
10. Remove the brake caliper from the steering knuckle assembly. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement in Disc Brakes.
11. Remove the drive axle from the transmission and the support. Refer to Wheel Drive Shafts Replacement in Wheel Drive Shafts.





12. Remove the front suspension support brace bolts from the suspension support.





13. Remove the front suspension support brace.
14. Remove the oil cooler lines from the transmission. Refer to A/T Oil Cooler Pipes Replacement.





15. Remove the clips that attach the wire harness to the body.





16. Remove the left suspension support bolts.
17. Loosen the right suspension support bolts enough in order to remove the upper side cover.
18. Lower the vehicle.
19. Lower the transmission with the engine support fixture enough in order to remove the upper side cover.
20. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.





21. Remove the lower side cover bolts and studs.





22. Remove the side cover.





23. Remove the side cover gasket.
24. Clean the case and the side cover gasket surfaces.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

^ Tools Required
- J 28467-360 Engine Support Fixture





1. Install the side cover gasket.





2. Install the side cover.





3. Install the side cover lower bolts.
^ Tighten the bolts to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the transmission support assembly. Refer to A/T Mount Replacement (Side).
5. Loosely install the lower transmission support assembly bolts.
6. Lower the vehicle.





7. Use the J 28467-360 in order to raise the transmission.





8. Install the side cover upper bolts.
^ Tighten the bolts to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).

9. Install the transmission mount. Refer to the appropriate procedure:
^ AT Mount Replacement (Front)
^ AT Mount Replacement (Rear)
^ AT Mount Replacement (Side)

10. Attach the wire harness to the body.
11. Install the oil cooler lines to the transmission. Refer to A/T Oil Cooler Pipes Replacement.





12. Tighten the right front suspension support bolts.
13. Install the left front suspension support bolts.





14. Install the front suspension support brace.





15. Install the front suspension support brace bolts.
16. Install the drive axle to the transmission. Refer to Wheel Drive Shafts Replacement in Wheel Drive Shafts.
17. Install the left ball joint to the steering knuckle assembly. Refer to Lower Ball Joint Replacement in Suspension.
18. Install the left outer tie rod to the steering knuckle assembly. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement in Suspension.
19. Install the brake caliper to the steering knuckle assembly. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement in Disc Brakes.
20. Install the left splash shield.
21. Install the left wheel and tire assembly. Refer to Wheel Installation in Tires and Wheels.
22. Lower the vehicle.
23. Install the air cleaner assembly.





24. Remove the J 28467-360 from the transmission.
25. Connect the negative battery cable.
^ Tighten the bolt to 16 Nm (12 ft. lbs.).

26. Add transmission fluid.
27. Apply the brakes. Start the engine. Shift the transmission from R (Reverse) to D (Drive).
28. Install the transmission mount pipe expansion bolt. Refer to the appropriate procedure:
^ AT Mount Replacement (Front)
^ AT Mount Replacement (Rear)
^ AT Mount Replacement (Side)

29. Inspect the oil level.