Note:
- Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.
- Tightening torques are given in the text.
- After installation, calibrate the starter clutch.
1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Remove the protective covers.
3. Unscrew the drain plug "A" and drain the CVT working fluid. Install the plug with a new gasket "B".
4. Disconnect the negative battery terminal, then the positive one.
5. Remove the bracket, tray and battery.
6. Remove the air filter and air duct.
Table. Road test. L13A since 2003, with manual gear ratio change mode. Range "L".
() - except KM/KR.
Manual gear ratio change mode (left-hand drive models, except KM/KR).
Manual gear ratio change mode (right-hand drive models).
7. Disconnect the connector "A" of the start inhibit solenoid valve and the connector "B" of the drive pulley speed sensor.
8. Disconnect: connectors of the following elements:
- "A" electromagnetic valve for controlling the starting clutch;
- "B" electromagnetic valve for controlling pulley pressure;
- "C" electromagnetic valve for speed change.
9. Loosen bolt "D", remove wire harness cover "E" and bracket "F".
10. Remove the battery cable retainer "A" from the bracket "B", then remove the bracket "C".
11. Remove the radiator hose from the retainer.
12. Remove cotter pin "A" and washer "B".
Table. Road test. L13A since 2003, KQ models without manual gear ratio change mode. Range "D".
Range "S".
Range "L".
L13A since 2003, without manual gear ratio change mode. Range "D".
Range "S".
13. Remove bracket "C", disconnect cable "D" from lever "E".
14. Disconnect the selector position sensor connector "A" and remove the wiring harness retainer "B" from the bracket "C".
15. Disconnect the connector "D" of the driven pulley speed sensor and the connector "E" of the variator speed sensor.
16. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the fuel vapor recovery valve and remove the intake manifold mounting bolt, then move the coolant hose aside.
17. Install hook "A" to bracket "B" of the air filter.
18. Loosen the variator mounting bolts.
19. Disconnect the CVT fluid cooler hoses "A".
Note:
- Turn the hose and install plugs to prevent the working fluid from leaking.
- Check for leaks in the CVT "B" fluid cooler line.
Table. Road test. L13A since 2003, without manual gear ratio change mode. Range "L".
Location of the selector lock system elements and the key in the ignition switch.
1 - variator control unit,
2 - electromagnetic valve of selector lock,
3 - electromagnetic riveting of ignition key lock,
4 - position sensor "P" (since 2003).
20. Unscrew the hub nut "A". Using a plastic hammer, remove the drive shaft "B" from the hub.
Note: Disconnect the lower ball joint.
- Tightening torque - 180 Nm
21. Unscrew nut "E" and disconnect the anti-roll bar.
- Tightening torque - 29 Nm
22. Remove cotter pin "F", unscrew nut "G" and disconnect steering rod end "D" from knuckle "I".
- Tightening torque of nut "G" - 59 Nm
23. Disconnect the lower arm from the knuckle.
24. Loosen the steering gear mounting bolts, remove the bracket and amplifier located on the right side of the steering gear.
- Tightening torque - 49 Nm
2WD.
4WD.
25. Unscrew the bracket and bolts securing the left side of the steering gear.
2WD.
4WD.
26. Tilt the steering gear and hang it from the body.
27. (4WD) Disconnect the wiring harness clamps.
28. (4WD)
Disconnect the propeller shaft from the transfer case.
Note: Place marks on flanges.
Filter replacement.
1 - O-ring seal,
2 - variator filter,
3 - guide pin,
4 - valve block cover,
5 - distribution plate,
6 - guide pin,
7 - spring of the starting clutch hydraulic accumulator,
8 - hydraulic accumulator,
9 - valve block,
10 - tube "A" of the variator working fluid,
11 - magnet,
12 - flywheel housing.
29. Unscrew the rear bracket mounting bolts.
2WD.
4WD.
30. Install the support through a wooden beam (100x100x1000 mm) under the front suspension.
31. Unscrew the four mounting bolts and remove the subframe.
- Tightening torque - 93 Nm
32. Remove the drive shaft bracket.
- Tightening torque - 10 Nm
33. Remove the drive shafts.
Note:
- Lubricate the drive shaft splines with engine oil and wrap the inner joint with a plastic bag.
- Install a new retaining ring.
34. (4WD)
Remove the intermediate shaft.
- Tightening torque of mounting bolts - 40 Nm
35. Remove the oxygen sensor bracket and connector from the flywheel housing.
- Tightening torque - 12 Nm
36. Remove the flywheel cover "A" and, turning the flywheel, unscrew the six flywheel mounting bolts "B".
- Tightening torque - 12 Nm
37. Install a support under the variator.
39. Remove ground wire "A".
- Tightening torque - 12 Nm
38. Unscrew bolt "B" and fastening nuts and remove bracket "C" of the support.
Tightening torque:
- nuts - 49 Nm
- bolts - 44 Nm
39. Unscrew the variator housing mounting bolts shown in the figure.
- Tightening torque - 64 Nm
40. Unscrew the mounting bolts located at the rear lower part of the variator.
- Tightening torque - 64 Nm
41. Remove the variator from the engine.
42. Remove the flywheel.
Note: Apply high temperature grease to the engine output shaft splines during installation.
43. Remove the air filter housing bracket.
- Tightening torque - 22 Nm
44. Remove the rear support of the power unit.
- Tightening torque - 59 Nm
2WD.
4WD.
45. If necessary, replace the flywheel drive plate "A".
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