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Fig. 111: Tapping Oil Seal 
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8. Perform the mechanical system test. (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-

EL].)  

TORQUE CONVERTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL] 

1. Remove the transaxle. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AW6A-

EL, AW6AX-EL].) 

2. Remove the torque converter, and immediately turn it so that the hole faces upward. This will help to 

keep any remaining fluid from spilling.  

3. Drain any ATF remaining in the torque converter.  

4. Using a flathead screwdriver, position the drive gear on the oil pump component in the center.  

5. Install the torque converter to the transaxle. 

Fig. 112: Identifying Torque Converter & Transaxle

CAUTION:



The oil seal is easily damaged by the sharp edges of the torque 
converter splines. Do not let the splines contact the oil seal.  



Do not drop the torque converter.  



Do not pinch fingers.  

 

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6. To ensure that the torque converter is installed accurately, measure distance A between the end of the 

torque converter and the end of the converter housing. 

Distance A ((between the end of the torque converter and the end of the converter housing))  

20 mm {0.79 in}  

7. Install the transaxle. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AW6A-EL, 

AW6AX-EL].)  

8. Perform the mechanical system test. (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-

EL].) 

Fig. 113: Identifying Torque Converter 
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OIL COOLER FLUSHING [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL] 

1. Disconnect the oil cooler hose.  

2. Set a clean oil pan up to the oil cooler hose inlet.  

3. Blow 491-882 kPa {5-9 kgf/cm

2

 , 72-127 psi} of compressed air from the oil cooler hose outlet to drain 

remaining oil.  

4. Add new ATF from the oil cooler hose outlet and blow 491-882 kPa {5-9 kgf/cm

2

 , 72-127 psi} of 

compressed air to flush. (Repeat 2 or 3 times)  

5. Verify that none of the following foreign material is mixed in with the drained ATF: 



Large metal fragments of ø 0.5 mm {0.02 mm} or more that cannot pass through the oil strainer  



Fibrous clutch facing  

NOTE:



If the automatic transaxle is replaced, flush and inspect the oil cooler.  



When replacing the automatic transaxle, inspect the oil cooler together 
with flushing it using the following procedure, and with the oil cooler hose 
removed.  

 

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6. Repeat the procedures from Step 1 to 2 and flush the inside of the oil cooler.  

7. If foreign material such as metal fragments or clutch facing remains even after the oil cooler is flushed 

repeatedly, replace the oil cooler (radiator). 

Fig. 114: Identifying Oil Cooler Flushing 
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OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL] 

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.  

2. Drain the ATF into a container. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT 

[AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL].)  

3. Drain the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [MZI-3.7] .)  

4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.  

5. Install in the reverse order of removal.  

6. Add the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [MZI-3.7] .)  

7. Add ATF to the specified level. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT 

[AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL].)  

8. Connect the negative battery cable.  

9. Inspect for oil leakage from the oil pipes and oil hoses.  

10. Inspect for coolant from the hoses.  

11. Inspect for engine coolant leakage. (See ENGINE COOLANT LEAKAGE INSPECTION [MZI-

3.7] .)  

 

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12. Inspect the ATF level and condition. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) INSPECTION 

[AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL].)  

13. Perform the line pressure test. (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL].) 

 

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