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13-93
14x1.5mm
88 N·m
(9.0 kgf·m,
65 lbf·ft)
12x1.25mm
74 N·m
(7.5 kgf·m,
55 lbf·ft)
A
A 12x1.25mm
64 N·m
(6.5 kgf·m,
47 lbf·ft)
10x1.25mm
54 N·m
(5.5 kgf·m,
40 lbf·ft)
10x1.25mm
59 N·m
(6.0 kgf·m,
43 lbf·ft)
A
B
12. Install a new lower torque rod bracket mounting bolt.
13. Install the front engine mount bracket (A) on the transmission and the engine with new bolts.
14. Loosely tighten a new front engine mount bracket mounting bolt (A), then attach the lower radiator
hose to the front engine mount bracket. 15. Install new middle subframe mounting bolts.
16. Install the steering gearbox stiffener plate (A) and
the harness clip (B).
(cont’d)
Replace. Replace.
Replace. Replace.
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Electronic Control System (cont’d)
S Position Automatic Shift Mode and Sequential Sportshift Mode
14-44 Automatic Transmission
System Description (cont’d)
SHIFT INDICATOR
’’M’’ INDICATOR
The S position has two shifting modes; the automatic shift mode and the sequential sportshift mode. In the S position
automatic shift mode, the transmission upshifts and downshifts automatically from 1st through 4th gear, and the
paddle shifters are ready to be activated to switch to the sequential sportshift mode. In the automatic shift mode, the
shift indicator and the M indicator in the gauge control module (tach) do not come on.
When the paddle shifter (upshift switch) or the paddle shifter (downshift switch) is pressed, the automatic shift
mode is canceled and the sequential sportshift mode comes into operation. The shift indicator displays the number of
the selected gear, and the M indicator comes on. In the sequential sportshift mode, the driver can shift up and down
manually from 1st through 5th gear by using the paddle shifters, much like a manual transmission. The paddle shifters
are installed on the back of the steering wheel, and the driver can shift gears by pressing the paddle shifters without
taking either hand off the steering wheel.
In the sequential sportshift mode, the transmission must be shifted up and down by pressing the paddle shifters.
However, the transmission cannot downshift and stays in the current gear if the paddle shifter is pressed while the
vehicle is coasting at a speed that would cause the engine to over-rev by downshifting the transmission, and the shift
indicator blinks the number of the selected gear several times, then returns to the number of the current gear. If the
vehicle speed reaches an appropriate speed while the shift indicator is blinking the number of the selected gear, the
transmission downshifts and the shift indicator displays the selected gear. The transmission also cannot upshift and
stays in the current gear if the paddle shifter is pressed while driving below an appropriate upshifting speed, the
shift indicator blinks the number of the selected gear several times, then returns to the number of the current gear. If
the vehicle speed reaches an appropriate upshift speed while the shift indicator is blinking the number of the selected
gear, the transmission upshifts and the shift indicator displays the selected gear.
This mode has automatic downshifting areas so the vehicle can run smoothly with more power to cope with upcoming
acceleration. When coasting in 5th gear or 4th gear, the transmission downshifts to the next lower gear if the vehicle
slows down to the programmed speed, or by pressing the brake pedal.
When the transmission decelerates to a stop, the transmission shifts to 1st gear automatically. The transmission can
be shifted to 2nd gear by pressing the paddle shifter while the vehicle is stopped, and the vehicle can start off in 2nd
gear.
The sequential sportshift mode is canceled when moving the shift lever to any position other than S.
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A
BC A
B
C
25. Remove the steering gearbox bracket mounting bolts.
26. Remove the steering gearbox mounting bolt (A), the stiffener mounting bolt (B), and the stiffener (C). 27. Remove the steering gearbox mounting bolt (A),
the stiffener mounting bolt (B), and the stiffener (C).
28. Remove the bolt securing the harness clamp bracket.
(cont’d)
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VSB02C000016
A
B
C
ABC
D
E
F
33. Attach the front subframe adapter (VSB02C000016)
to the front subframe by looping the strap (A) over
the front of the front subframe, then secure the
strap with the stop (B), then tighten the wing nut (C).
34. Raise a jack and line up the slots in the arms with the bolt holes on the corner of the jack base, then
tighten the bolts.
35. Remove the four bolts securing the front subframe, and lower the front subframe.
36. Secure the steering gearbox to the body with a rope. 37. Remove the driveshafts from the differential and
the intermediate shaft. Coat all precision machined
surfaces with clean engine oil, then put plastic bags
over the driveshaft ends.
38. Remove the three bolts securing the shift cable holder (A), then remove the shift cable cover (B).
39. Pry up the lock tab of the lock washer (C), and remove the lock bolt (D) and the lock washer, then
separate the shift cable (E) from the selector control
shaft (F). Do not bend the shift cable excessively.
(cont’d)
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14-244Automatic Transmission
Transmission Installation (cont’d)
12x1.25mm
59 N·m
(6.0 kgf·m, 43 lbf·ft)
10x1.25mm
39 N·m
(4.0 kgf·m, 29 lbf·ft)
E
8x1.25mm
22 N·m
(2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)
F
8x1.25mm
22 N·m
(2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)
D
8x1.25mm
22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)
A
B
C A
B
8. Secure the transmission mount bracket on the
transmission housing with new mounting bolts.
9. Install a new set ring (A) on the intermediate shaft (B). 10. Clean the areas where the intermediate shaft
contacts the transmission (differential) with solvent,
and dry with compressed air. Apply intermediate
shaft splines with ATF, then install the intermediate
shaft, be sure not to allow dust or other foreign
particles to enter the transmission.
11. Install the intermediate shaft cover (C) with installing the m ounting bolts loosely.
12. First tighten the right upper bolt (D) on the cover, then the right lower bolt (E), and lastly the left bolt
(F).
13. Install a new set ring (A) on the left driveshaft (B).
14. Clean the areas where the left driveshaft contacts the transmission (differential) with solvent, and dry
with compressed air. Then install the left driveshaft,
be sure not to allow dust or other foreign particles
to enter the transmission. Turn the steering knuckle
fully outward, and slide the driveshaft into the
differential until you feel its set ring fully engage
thesidegear.
15. Apply right driveshaft inboard-joint splines with the recommended grease (P/N 08734-0001).
16. Slide the right driveshaft over the intermediate shaft splines until you feel the driveshaft fully
engage the intermediate shaft set ring.
Replace.
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14-246Automatic Transmission
Transmission Installation (cont’d)
14x1.5mm
103 N·m
(10.5kgf·m,75.9lbf·ft)
14x1.5mm
103 N·m
(10.5 kgf·m, 75.9 lbf·ft)
A BCC
B A 14x1.5mm
88 N·m (9.0 kgf·m, 65 lbf·ft)
C
10x1.25mm
54 N·m
(5.5 kgf·m,
40 lbf·ft) A
B
10x1.25mm
59 N·m
(6.0 kgf·m,
43 lbf·ft)
23. Loosely install new front subframe mounting bolts.
24. Align the reference marks (A) on the front subframe (B) with the edge (C) of the body, and tighten the
mounting bolts to the specified torque. 25. Secure the lower torque rod with a new bolt.
26. Position the steering gearbox on the gearbox
mounting bracket of the front subframe.
27. Install the gearbox stiffener (A) in the direction shown. Install the steering gearbox mounting bolt
(B) and the stiffener mounting bolt (C), and tighten
the bolts loosely.
Replace. Replace. Replace.
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A
C
10x1.25mm
54 N·m
(5.5 kgf·m, 40 lbf·ft)
B
10x1.25mm
59N·m(6.0kgf·m,43lbf·ft)
A
10x1.25mm
38 N·m (3.9 kgf·m, 28 lbf·ft) A6x1.0mm
9.8 N·m
(1.0 kgf·m, 7.2 lbf·ft)
12x1.25mm
64 N·m
(6.5 kgf·m, 47 lbf·ft)
12x1.25mm
64N·m(6.5kgf·m,47lbf·ft)
28. Install the stiffener (A), the steering gearbox
mounting bolt (B), and the stiffener mounting bolt
(C), and tighten the bolts loosely.
29. Install the steering gearbox bracket mounting bolts (A).
30. Tighten the steering gearbox mounting bolts and the stiffener mounting bolts to the specified torque. 31. Install the bolt securing the harness clamp bracket.
32. Install both front subframe body mount brackets
with new bolts.
(cont’d)
Replace.
Replace.
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14-270A/T Gear Position Indicator
Paddle Shifter + (Upshift Switch) Circuit Troubleshooting
CABLE REEL SUBHARNESS 20P CONNECTOR
GND (LT GRN)
SUPP (GRN/ORN) PADDLE SHIFTER
(UPSHIFT SWITCH) CONNECTOR
GND (BLK)
CABLE REEL 20P CONNECTOR
SRS components are located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations (see page 24-11) and the
precautions and procedures (see page 24-13) before
doing repair or service.
1. Remove the steering wheel (see page 17-6).
2. Check for continuity between cable reel subharness 20P connector terminals No. 7 and No. 16 when
pressing the paddle shifter (upshift switch) and
when the switch is released.
Go to step 5.
Go to step 3.
3. Disconnect the paddle shifter (upshift switch) connector. 4. Check for continuity between the paddle shifter
(upshift switch) connector terminals when pressing
the switch and when the switch is released.
Replace the steering switch harness
(see page 17-7).
Replace the paddle shifter (upshift switch)
(see page 14-276).
5. Remove the cable reel (see page 24-200).
6. Check for continuity between cable reel 20P connector terminal No. 6 and body ground.
Go to step 7.
Repair open in the wire between cable reel
20P connector terminal No. 6 and body ground
(G504), or repair poor body ground (G504).
Wire side of female terminals Terminal side of male terminals
Wire side of female terminals
Is t her e cont i nui t y w hen pr essi ng t he pad d l eshi f t er ( upshi f t sw i t ch) and no cont i nui t y w henthe switch released? Is there continuity when pressing the switch and
no continuity when the switch released?
Is there continuity?
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14-273
Paddle Shifter - (Downshift Switch) Circuit Troubleshooting
GND (LT GRN)
SDNP (BLK/WHT)
CABLE REEL SUBHARNESS 20P CONNECTOR
PADDLE SHIFTER
(DOWNSHIFT SWITCH) CONNECTOR
GND (BLK)
CABLE REEL 20P CONNECTOR
SRS components are located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations (see page 24-11) and the
precautions and procedures (see page 24-13) before
doing repair or service.
1. Remove the steering wheel (see page 17-6).
2. Check for continuity between cable reel subharness 20P connector terminals No. 7 and No. 17 when
pressing the paddle shifter (downshift switch)
and when the switch is released.
Go to step 5.
Go to step 3.
3. Disconnect the paddle shifter (downshift switch) connector. 4. Check for continuity between the paddle shifter
(downshift switch) connector terminals when
pressing the switch and when the switch is
released.
Replace the steering switch harness
(see page 17-7).
Replace the paddle shifter (downshift
switch) (see page 14-277).
5. Remove the cable reel (see page 24-200).
6. Check for continuity between cable reel 20P connector terminal No. 6 and body ground.
Go to step 7.
Repair open in the wire between cable reel
20P connector terminal No. 6 and body ground
(G504), or repair poor body ground (G504).
(cont’d)
Wire side of female terminals Terminal side of male terminals
Wire side of female terminals
Is t her e cont i nui t y w hen pr essi ng t he pad d l e shi f t er ( d ow nshi f t sw i t ch) and no cont i nui t yw hen t he sw i t ch r el eased ? Is there continuity when pressing the switch and
no continuity when the switch released?
Is there continuity?
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14-276A/T Gear Position Indicator
Paddle Shifter + (Upshift Switch) Replacement
A
B C
D
SRS components are located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations (see page 24-11) and the
precautions and procedures (see page 24-13) before
doing repair or service.1. Remove the steering wheel (see page 17-6).
2. Remove the paddle shifter (upshift switch) and the paddle shifter (downshift switch) connectors
from the connector holder, and disconnect the
connectors.
3. Remove the screws (A) securing the paddle shifter (upshift switch) and the paddle shifter
(downshift switch).
4. Remove the screws (B) securing the steering wheel rear cover (C), then remove the steering wheel rear
cover.
5. Remove the paddle shifter (upshift switch) (D) from the rear cover.
6. Install a new paddle shifter (upshift switch) in the steering wheel rear cover.
7. Install the steering wheel rear cover, and secure the rear cover with the screws.
8. Secure the paddle shifter (upshift switch) and the paddle shifter (downshift switch) with the screws. 9. Connect the paddle shifter (upshift switch) and
the paddle shifter (downshift switch) connector,
and install the connectors in the connector holder.
10. Install the steering wheel (see page 17-8).
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