Bravo & Brava • 1995 To 2000

2.19a Two of the six bolts securing the driveplate to the torque converter
hoist in position, take the weight of the
engine. Make sure that the engine is well
supported since only one other engine
mounting will still be connected when the
transmission is removed. Do not support the
engine with a trolley jack positioned under the
sump because the position of the right-hand
front engine mounting dictates that the centre
of gravity of the engine mass is high, and it is
quite likely that the engine will fall to one side
damaging either the radiator or the rear
bulkhead. As an additional precaution,
position axle stands and a block of wood
beneath the engine.
16 Position a container beneath the
transmission, then unscrew the drain plug and
allow the fluid to drain from the transmission.
On completion, clean the plug and refit it,
tightening it to the specified torque.
17 Identify the position of the two hydraulic
fluid hoses on the transmission, then unscrew
the union nuts and disconnect the hoses. Tie
the hoses to one side. To prevent the ingress
of dust and dirt, plug the ends of the hoses
and apertures in the transmission.
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2.19b Always use the correct bolts to
secure the torque converter to the
driveplate - the dimensions are given in mm
18 Unbolt the driveplate cover from the
bottom of the transmission bellhousing for
access to the driveplate-to-torque converter
bolts.
19 Using an Allen key, unscrew the driveplateto-converter
bolts. The access hole will
accommodate two of the bolts, then it will be
necessary to turn the crankshaft (using a spanner
on the crankshaft pulley bolt) until the next pair
bolt appear in the hole. There are 6 bolts in total,
and it is important that only these bolts are used
on refitting as they are of specific length,
measuring 12.5 mm from under the head to the
end of the bolt (see illustrations). Bolts which
are too long will damage the torque converter,
and bolts which are too short may not withstand
the rotational torques.
20 Support the transmission on a trolley jack.
21 Working under the car, unbolt the rear
engine mounting and bracket from the
transmission and underbody.
22 Unbolt the left-hand engine mounting and
bracket from the underbody and transmission.
23 Unscrew and remove the bolts securing
the transmission to the engine.
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2.24 Secure the torque converter using a
piece of metal bolted to the transmission
bellhousing
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24 With the help of an assistant, lower the
trolley jack, then withdraw the transmission
slightly from the engine. Using a lever, push the
torque converter back into the transmission
bellhousing so that it remains engaged with the
transmission oil pump. It is suggested that a
suitable piece of metal is bolted to the
bellhousing to ensure the torque converter
remains in position (see illustration).
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Warning: Make sure that the
transmission remains steady on
the jack head.
25 Withdraw the transmission from the
engine and lower it to the ground.
Refitting
26 Refitting is a reversal of removal, but note
the following points:
a) Make sure that the torque converter is
fully engaged with the transmission pump
before lifting the transmission into
position.
b) Tighten all nuts and bolts to the specified
torque where given.
c) If there is any sign of oil leaking from the
driveshaft oil seals on the sides of the
transmission, renew them with reference
to Section 11.
Automatic transmission
overhaul
In the event of a fault occurring, it will be
necessary to establish whether the fault is
electrical, mechanical or hydraulic in nature,
before repair work can be contemplated.
Diagnosis requires detailed knowledge of the
transmissions operation and construction, as
well as access to specialised test equipment,
and so is deemed to be beyond the scope of
this manual. It is therefore essential that
problems with the automatic transmission are
referred to a FIAT dealer for assessment.
Note that a faulty transmission should not
be removed before the vehicle has been
assessed by a dealer, as fault diagnosis is
carried out with the transmission in situ.
4 Selector cable -
removal, refitting
and adjustment
Removal
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1 Move the selector lever to position P. Chock
the front roadwheels, then jack up the rear of
the vehicle and support on axle stands (see
Jacking and vehicle support). For additional
working room, raise the front of the car as well.
2 Unbolt the air inlet duct from the engine
compartment front crossmember, then
disconnect it from the air cleaner and remove.
3 Remove the battery and battery tray with
reference to Chapter 5A.
4 Release the wiring from the rear of the battery