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gcs118 · 07-30-2003, 05:11 PM

Alright, today I (finally) got the engine/transaxle removed from my 1992 LE. Just have a few questions, as this is my first engine removal/take a bunch of major stuff apart.

Ok, so the transaxle is separate from the engine right now. Inside connected to the engine is a large circle-ish thing like an inflated ring almost. Is this the torque converter? Also, there is a wheel with gear teeth. Is that the drive plate? (I drive a 5-speed, not used to autos)

Also, when putting the half-shafts and driveaxle back into the transaxle, is there anything special or do I just put them back in? Does anything have to line up properly? They appear very symmetrical, so it would seem I just pop them back in.

I appreciate any comments, thank you guys and gals very much!

Nick · 07-30-2003, 05:16 PM

torque converter, yes

driveplate, ummmm sure, with starter gear on the outside

drive shafts, just jam them back in, make sure they click in though

damn you took out the motor and still had those pretty basic questions, you got guts

rezzle · 07-30-2003, 05:19 PM

Oldman got it right.

You should consider getting a Haynes manual.

They are pretty clear in how they lay out and label all the mechanical stuff.

Don't be afraid to come back if you have more questions.

Nick · 07-30-2003, 05:22 PM

seriously, at the very least you should have a haynes manual

gcs118 · 07-30-2003, 05:40 PM

I do have a Haynes manual. I've found though they do leave some out (where ALL the transaxle to engine bolts are for one). I figured I would worry about putting it back together when the time came. I have no one here to teach me about this stuff, so I just said "f--- it, I'll just do this and learn as I go." I have learned A LOT I can say. Anyway, I appreciate the help, thank you.

88 LE · 07-31-2003, 02:07 AM

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Originally posted by gcs118
Ok, so the transaxle is separate from the engine right now. Inside connected to the engine is a large circle-ish thing like an inflated ring almost. Is this the torque converter?

Thats the torque converter. It bolts onto the flexplate.

I take it that you didn't unbolt the torque converter from the flexplate. You need to unbolt it before you bolt up the tranny to the block. This is so that you can click the torque converter all the way onto the tranny shaft.

If the torque converter is not clicked in all way / installed properly it won't drive the tranny pump and you'll end up frying the tranny.

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Also, there is a wheel with gear teeth. Is that the drive plate? (I drive a 5-speed, not used to autos)

Automatics have a flexplate.

Manual has a flywheel.

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Also, when putting the half-shafts and driveaxle back into the transaxle, is there anything special or do I just put them back in? Does anything have to line up properly? They appear very symmetrical, so it would seem I just pop them back in.

They just pop in. Don't forget about the snap ring and bolt on the center bearing for the passenger side axle.

gcs118 · 07-31-2003, 08:52 AM

Will I need any special service tools to remove the torque converter and flexplate?

EDIT
Nevermind, got them off, just a bunch of bolts

Engine is now planted on the engine stand !

88 LE · 07-31-2003, 02:59 PM

When you go to bolt the tranny and block back together you need to remove a access plate. The access plate is on the bottom side of the tranny and is held on with a few small bolts.

After you install the torque converter onto the tranny and bolt up the tranny to the block you need to bolt up the torque converter to the flexplate. Turn the torque converter through the opening on the bottom of the tranny (this is why you remove the access plate) until one of the bolt holes on the torque converter lines up to one of the holes on the flexplate and install a bolt.

Then you can just rotate the crank (17mm wrench on crank pulley) to install the other 5 bolts. Make sure that you torque the bolts with a torque wrench.

gcs118 · 07-31-2003, 11:26 PM

Is there anything special to putting the torque converter on the tranny? Or the flexplate back onto the block? They are both circles that rotate, so I figured as long as it's on the right way, it doesn't really have to line up with anything. Is this correct, or am I on track for a mistake?

88 LE · 08-01-2003, 12:00 AM

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Originally posted by gcs118
Is there anything special to putting the torque converter on the tranny? Or the flexplate back onto the block? They are both circles that rotate, so I figured as long as it's on the right way, it doesn't really have to line up with anything. Is this correct, or am I on track for a mistake?

The torque converter only goes on one way. Make sure you get it on all the way onto the input shaft of the tranny. Turn the torque converter and push against it at the same time while installing it. You'll feel it click in several times.

The flexplate just bolts on.

warlock · 08-01-2003, 12:06 AM

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Originally posted by gcs118
Is there anything special to putting the torque converter on the tranny? Or the flexplate back onto the block? They are both circles that rotate, so I figured as long as it's on the right way, it doesn't really have to line up with anything. Is this correct, or am I on track for a mistake?

what are you doing to the motor?these are easy ?'s.if you are going to crack the block please get help if you dont know,you can realy mess up the motor if you miss one step.

1GR-FE · 08-01-2003, 12:17 AM

well u say u "drive a 5spd, not used to autos" so that means that u dont have a torque convertor u have a clutch assembly
(clutch plate, clutch and release bearing)

did u remove the subframe or did u just slide the tranny back with the subframe still in?

either way good luck on putting the tranny back in the right side axle makes putting it back in a bitch

gcs118 · 08-01-2003, 09:52 AM

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Originally posted by warlock

what are you doing to the motor?these are easy ?'s.if you are going to crack the block please get help if you dont know,you can realy mess up the motor if you miss one step.

Just took out the motor to learn more about it and install a new transaxle. I know I can seriously mess up the engine, but it's not like I paid a lot for the car in the first place. Plus this was meant to be a learning experience, I didn't buy it only to put in a new tranny or to make money.

gcs118 · 08-01-2003, 09:54 AM

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did u remove the subframe or did u just slide the tranny back with the subframe still in?

I don't really understand what you mean, but to pull the engine/tranny I simply undid the 4 mounting points and hoisted it out. I left all pieces of the frame/subframe as they were.

1GR-FE · 08-01-2003, 11:21 AM

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I don't really understand what you mean, but to pull the engine/tranny I simply undid the 4 mounting points and hoisted it out. I left all pieces of the frame/subframe as they were.

ahh ok u took the engine and tranny out together, now i see, well in that case it should be easy to put the tranny and engine back together, it wont be hard at all