Manual Transmission/Transaxle - Installation

INSTALLATION

1. Position the transmission on the jack.
2. Install the transmission to the rear of the engine block. Align the transmission dowels to the engine block dowel holes.




3. Connect the ground cable (1) to the transmission. Tighten the bolt to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the transmission to engine block retaining bolts. Tighten the bolts to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
5. Raise the rear of the transmission.




6. Install the rear crossmember together with the transmission mount and install the bolts. Tighten the transmission mount bolts (1) to the transmission to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.). Tighten the rear crossmember retaining bolts (2) to the body to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).




7. Connect the shift rod (1) to the transmission ball stud (2).




8. Connect the reverse lockout cable (1) and turn the nut clockwise to lock in place. Connect the cable end to the ball stud.




9. Connect the backup lamp switch harness connector (1).




10. Connect the pressure line (1) to the slave cylinder. Install the retaining bolt (2) to the transmission. Tighten the retaining bolt to 10 Nm (89 in. lbs.).
11. Install the propeller shaft. Propeller Shaft - Installation.
12. Fill the transmission. Fluid Drain and Fill.
13. Lower the vehicle.
14. Check the brake fluid level in master cylinder fluid reservoir.
15. Bleed the clutch slave cylinder. Service and Repair.
16. Recheck the brake fluid level.
17. Connect the negative battery cable.
18. Start the engine and check for leaks.
19. Check for proper clutch operation.