Installation - Transaxle

Transaxle - 3.0L









NOTICE: The use of any transmission fluid other than what is recommended for this transaxle will cause transaxle damage.

NOTE: If the transaxle was overhauled, or if installing a new transaxle and the transmission fluid cooler has not been flushed, flush the transmission fluid cooler at this time. For additional information, refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Backflushing and Cleaning Transmission Fluid Cooler Backflushing and Cleaning.

All vehicles

1. Install the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket and the 2 nuts.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).





2. Install the transmission fluid cooler tubes in the transaxle by inserting the tube into the fitting until a click is heard/felt. Pull back to confirm connection is secure and position them in the retainer mounted on the main control cover studbolts.





3. Install the 2 secondary latches.





4. Position the transmission fluid cooler tubes in the retainers and close the 2 transmission fluid cooler tube retainers.





5. Inspect the O-ring seal on the transaxle filler tube for damage and install a new O-ring if needed. Lubricate the O-ring seal with clean automatic transmission fluid.





6. Position the transmission fluid filler tube in place and install the vent tube.





7. Install the transmission fluid filler tube nut.
- Tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).





8. Install the transmission fluid level indicator.





9. Prior to installing the transaxle, apply multi-purpose grease to the torque converter pilot hub.





10. NOTE: Make sure that the dowel pins are installed in the engine block prior to installing the transaxle.

Position the transaxle on the dowel pins of the engine.

11. Install the 2 back torque converter housing bolts.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).





12. Install the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and the stud in the front of the torque converter housing.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).





13. Remove the transmission jack.

14. Connect the transmission fluid cooler tubes by inserting the tube into the fitting until a click is heard/felt. Pull back to confirm connection is secure.





15. Install the transmission fluid cooler tube secondary latches.





16. Connect the Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) electrical connector.





17. Connect the transaxle main electrical connector.





18. Install 4 new torque converter nuts.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).





19. Install the inspection cover.





20. Install the transaxle support insulator bracket, the 3 nuts and the bolt.
- Tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).





21. Lift the transaxle until the transaxle support insulator bracket is aligned with the transaxle support insulator and install the through bolt.
- Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).





22. Remove the Engine Support Bar.





23. Remove the Engine Lifting Bracket and the Universal Adapter Bracket "L" hook from the from the LH side of the engine.





24. Install the cooling fan motor and shroud. For additional information, refer to Cooling System &/or Engine Block Heater.

25. Remove the upper half of the Engine Lifting Bracket Set.





26. Remove the lower half of the Engine Lifting Bracket Set.





All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles

27. Install the Power Transfer Unit (PTU). For additional information, refer to Transfer Case.

Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles

28. Install the RH exhaust manifold heat shield and the 5 bolts.
- Tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).





29. Connect the RH O2 sensor electrical connector.





30. Install the intermediate shaft. For additional information, refer to Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints.

All vehicles

31. Install the LH halfshaft. For additional information, refer to Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints.

32. NOTE: Front Wheel Drive (FWD) shown, All-Wheel Drive (AWD) similar.

Install the 2 transaxle roll restrictor bolts.

- Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).





33. Install the subframe. For additional information, refer to Frame.

34. Install the EGR valve bracket and install the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).





35. Install the EGR valve and tube. For additional information, refer to Emission Control Systems.

36. Install the 3 upper torque converter housing bolts.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).





37. Install the starter motor. For additional information, refer to Starting System.

38. Connect the wiring harness retainer on the transmission fluid filler tube.





39. Connect the wiring harness retainers to the main control cover studbolts.





40. Position the selector lever cable bracket in place and install the 2 nuts.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).





41. Connect the selector lever cable end to the manual control lever with the manual control lever and selector lever in DRIVE. Check selector lever cable adjustment. For additional information, refer to Automatic Transmission/Transaxle.





42. Install the battery and battery tray. For additional information, refer to Battery.

43. Install the Air Cleaner (ACL) and the outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.

44. Fill the transaxle with clean transmission fluid.





45. If a new solenoid body is installed, the solenoid body strategy and solenoid body identification will need to be updated. For additional Information, refer to Solenoid Body Strategy Solenoid Body Strategy

46. If a replacement transaxle assembly is being installed or a new solenoid body is installed, the PCM will have to be reflashed with a new solenoid body strategy and identification data file. For additional information, refer to Solenoid Body Strategy Solenoid Body Strategy.

47. Start the engine and let it run for 3 minutes. Move the range selector lever into each gear position. Check the transmission fluid level, making sure that the transmission fluid is at the correct level.