Installation - Transaxle

Transaxle - 2.5L









Installation

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. Clean the transaxle-mounted transmission fluid cooler tubes by hand.

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 cooler 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. Using a transmission jack, secure the transaxle using a safety strap.

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





11. Position the transaxle into the engine compartment.





12. Remove the Torque Converter Retainer.





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

Position the transaxle on the dowell pins.

14. NOTE: Note the location of the different length bolts.

Install the 4 front torque converter housing bolts.

- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).





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





16. Remove the transmission jack.

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





18. Install the transmission fluid cooler tube secondary latches.





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





20. Connect the transaxle main electrical connector.





21. NOTICE: Rotate the engine in a clockwise direction only or engine damage will occur.

NOTE: Install new self-locking nuts only.

Install new torque converter nuts.

- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).





22. Install the rubber insulator in the bellhousing.





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

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

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





26. 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).





27. Remove the Engine Support Bar.





28. Install the 2 roll restrictor bracket bolts.
- Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).





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

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





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





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





33. 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.





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

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

36. Fill the transaxle with clean transmission fluid.





37. 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

38. 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.

39. 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.