Installation

INSTALLATION
1. If previously removed, install modular clutch assembly to input shaft.
2. Install and secure transaxle to transmission jack, and install transaxle to engine.
3. Install and torque transaxle bellhousing-to-engine block bolts to 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.).
4. Raise engine/transaxle assembly into position. Align transaxle with left mount bracket. Install and torque mount bracket-to-transaxle bolts to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).
5. Remove transmission jack.
6. Install and secure ground cable.
7. Install four (4) modular clutch-to-driveplate bolts. Align drive plate and modular clutch alignment marks placed upon disassembly. Start with tight-tolerance (slotted) hole, install and torque bolts to 88 Nm (65 ft. lbs.) torque.
8. Install clutch/drive plate inspection cover.
9. Install clutch slave cylinder into position, noting orientation of different size lugs. While depressing inward, rotate slave cylinder clockwise until nylon locating tab rests in transaxle case cutout, and the hydraulic tube is vertical.
10. Install starter motor and install lower bolt. Connect starter motor wire harness.
11. Connect back-up lamp switch connector.
12. Install rear mount bracket-to-case bolts. Torque lower (horizontal) bolt to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).
13. Install front mount/bracket and upper starter bolt.
14. Install structural collar.
15. Install halfshaft assemblies.
16. Install left wheel opening splash shield.
17. Check transaxle fluid level. Fill transaxle with suitable amount of Mopar ATF +4 (Automatic Transmission Fluid-Type 9602).
18. Lower vehicle.
19. Connect oxygen sensor harness to front mount bracket.
20. Torque rear mount bracket-to-case bolts to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).
21. Install and connect crankshaft position sensor.
22. Install shift cables to mount perches. Connect to transaxle shift mechanism and install cable retainer clips.
23. Install throttle body support bracket.
24. Install air cleaner assembly.
25. Connect battery negative cable.