A: INSPECTION
Inspect there is no ATF leakage from the joint of transmission and propeller shaft. If a leak is found, replace the oil seal. <Ref. to 5AT-48, REPLACEMENT, Extension Case Oil Seal.>
B: REPLACEMENT
1) Lift up the vehicle.
2) Clean the transmission exterior.
3) Remove the ATF drain plug to drain ATF.
CAUTION:
4) Tighten the ATF drain plug.
NOTE: Use a new gasket.
Tightening torque: 20 N*m (2.0 kgf-m, 14.8 ft-lb)
5) Remove the rear exhaust pipe. <Ref. to EX(H6DO)-8, REMOVAL, Rear Exhaust Pipe.>
6) Remove the heat shield cover.
7) Remove the propeller shaft. <Ref. to DS-10, REMOVAL, Propeller Shaft.>
8) Using the ST, remove the oil seal.
ST 398527700 PULLER ASSY 9) Using the ST, install the oil seal.
ST 498057300 INSTALLER 10) Install the propeller shaft. <Ref. to DS-11, INSTALLATION, Propeller Shaft.>
11) Install the heat shield cover. <Ref. to EI-168, INSTALLATION, Heat Shield Cover.>
12) Install the rear exhaust pipe. <Ref. to EX(H6DO)-8, INSTALLATION, Rear Exhaust Pipe.>
13) Lower the vehicle.
14) Pour ATF from the oil charge pipe. <Ref. to 5AT-29, Automatic Transmission Fluid.>
15) Check the level and leaks of the ATF. <Ref. to 5AT-29, INSPECTION, Automatic Transmission Fluid.>
Differential Side Retainer Oil Seal
A: INSPECTION
Check for leakage of gear oil from differential side retainer oil seal part. If there is an oil leak, replace the oil seal.
B: REPLACEMENT
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Lift up the vehicle.
3) Remove the under cover. <Ref. to EI-35, REMOVAL, Front Under Cover.>
4) Remove the front exhaust pipe. <Ref. to EX(H6DO)-5, REMOVAL, Front Exhaust Pipe.>
5) Drain the differential gear oil by removing drain plug using TORX bit T70.
CAUTION:
6) Tighten the drain plug.
NOTE: Use a new gasket.
Tightening torque: 70 N*m (7.1 kgf-m, 51.6 ft-lb)
7) Separate the front drive shaft from the transmission.
<Ref. to DS-48, REMOVAL, Front Drive Shaft.>
8) Remove the differential side retainer oil seal using driver wrapped with vinyl tape etc.
9) Using the ST, install the differential side retainer oil seal by lightly tapping with a plastic hammer.
NOTE:
ST 18675AA000 DIFFERENTIAL SIDE OIL SEAL INSTALLER
10) Install the front drive shaft. <Ref. to DS-49, INSTALLATION, Front Drive Shaft.>
11) Install the front exhaust pipe. <Ref. to EX(H6DO)-6, INSTALLATION, Front Exhaust Pipe.>
12) Install the under cover. <Ref. to EI-35, INSTALLATION, Front Under Cover.>
13) Lower the vehicle.
14) Connect the battery ground terminal.
15) Pour differential gear oil into the level gauge hole. <Ref. to 5AT-31, Differential Gear Oil.>
16) Check the level of differential gear oil. <Ref. to 5AT-31, INSPECTION, Differential Gear Oil.>
Inhibitor Switch
A: INSPECTION
Inhibitor switch cannot be checked, because the inhibitor switch is installed on control valve assembly.
When a malfunction occurs, refer to 5AT (diag) section. <Ref. to 5AT(diag)-36, DTC P0705 TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR CIRCUIT (PRNDL INPUT), Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).>