Installation

INSTALLATION
1. Install torque converter into front pump. Rotate converter until the hub fully engages front pump gear lugs.





2. Install transaxle-to-engine mounting bolts (Fig. 13)and tighten to 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.) torque.





3. Raise engine and transaxle with screw jack until through hole in upper mount aligns with hole in mount bracket. Install mount bolt and tighten to 108 Nm (80 ft. lbs.) torque (Fig. 12).
4. Remove screw jack.
5. Install converter-to-drive plate bolts and torque to 88 Nm (65 ft. lbs.) torque.





6. Install starter motor and tighten bolts to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.) torque. Make sure to fasten ground cable to upper starter bolt as shown in (Fig. 11).
7. Connect starter electrical harness and tighten positive cable nut to 10 Nm (90 in. lbs.) torque.





8. Install bellhousing dust cover (Fig. 10).
9. Install left engine-to-transaxle bending brace (Fig. 10).
10. Install structural collar (Fig. 10) as follows:
a. Position collar and install all bolts finger tight.
b. Tighten the collar-to-oil pan bolts to 3 Nm (30 in. lbs.) torque.
c. Tighten the collar-to-transaxle bolts to 108 Nm (80 ft. lbs.) torque.
d. Final torque the collar-to-oil pan bolts to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.) torque.
11. Install both front axle driveshafts.





12. Connect vehicle speed sensor connector (Fig. 9).
13. Install right lateral bending brace and tighten bolts to 81 Nm (60 ft. lbs.) torque.
14. Lower vehicle.





15. Connect transaxle cooler lines and tighten clamps (Fig. 5).
16. Connect torque converter clutch solenoid and neutral safety/back-up lamp switch connectors.
17. Install transaxle dipstick tube.





18. Install gear shift cable to bracket and connect to shift lever (Fig. 6).





19. Install transaxle kickdown cable to bracket and lever as shown in (Fig. 7).
20. Install battery lower tray and battery, and tighten battery hold down clamp to secure battery.
21. Install the air cleaner/throttle body assembly as follows:
a. Connect the accelerator, transaxle kickdown,and speed control (if equipped) cables to the air cleaner/throttle body assembly
b. Install assembly into position and tighten fasteners to 14 Nm (120 in. lbs.) torque.
c. Connect the Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) and Idle Air Control (IAC) connectors.
d. Connect Proportional Purge Solenoid (PPS) and crankcase vent hose from throttle body.
22. Fill transaxle with a suitable amount of ATF +4.
23. Road test vehicle.
24. Check for leaks, inspect fluid level, and adjust as necessary.