Installation

Transaxle









Installation

1. NOTICE: Use caution not to damage the engine-to-transaxle separator plate or damage can occur.

Install the new engine-to-transaxle separator plate.





2. NOTICE: If installing the existing transaxle, the halfshaft seals must be replaced or damage to the transaxle can occur.

Using a suitable tool, remove and discard the LH halfshaft seal.





3. Install the new LH halfshaft seal onto the special tool.





4. Using the special tools, install the new LH halfshaft seal.





5. Using a suitable tool, remove and discard the RH halfshaft seal.





6. Install the new RH halfshaft seal onto the special tool.





7. Using the special tools, install the new RH halfshaft seal.





8. If using a new clutch assembly, make sure the clutch-to-flexplate alignment marks are aligned.





9. NOTE: If using the existing clutch assembly, align the index marks on the flexplate and the clutch stud made during removal.

Install the transaxle.





10. Install 2 lower clutch housing-to-engine bolts.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).





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

NOTICE: Tighten the flexplate-to-clutch nuts in a star pattern or transaxle damage can occur.

NOTE: Using a magnetic socket will help ease the installation of new flexplate-to-clutch nuts. If the flexplate-to-clutch nuts fall into the clutch housing, the transaxle will have to be removed to retrieve them.

Install the 6 new flexplate-to-clutch nuts. Tighten the nuts in a star pattern in 2 stages.

- Stage 1: Tighten nuts 1, 5 and 3 to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).

- Stage 2: Tighten all nuts to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).





12. Install the flexplate-to-clutch nut access cover.





13. Install the starter motor. For additional information, refer to Starting System Service and Repair.

14. If equipped, install the engine splash shield.





15. Install the 4 lower clutch housing-to-engine bolts.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).





16. Using the special tools, lower the transaxle.





17. Install the transaxle support insulator and install the 2 transaxle support insulator bolts and the 2 nuts.
- Tighten the 2 bolts to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).

- Tighten the 2 nuts to 125 Nm (92 lb-ft).





18. Install the ground wire and bolt onto the transaxle.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).





19. Install the transaxle roll restrictor and the 2 roll restrictor bolts. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.

1. Tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).

2. Tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).





20. Attach the HO2S electrical connector to the HO2S bracket.





21. Using a new exhaust flange gasket and nuts, connect the exhaust flange to the exhaust.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).





22. Using the LH halfshaft seal protector provided with the new LH halfshaft seal, install the LH halfshaft partially into the transaxle.





23. Remove the LH halfshaft seal protector and install the LH halfshaft into the transaxle.





24. Install the LH ball joint into the knuckle.

25. Install the new LH ball joint bolt and nut.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).





26. Install the brake hose retainer and bolt on the LH strut.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).





27. Using the RH halfshaft seal protector provided with the new RH halfshaft seal, install the RH intermediate shaft assembly partially into the transaxle.





28. Remove the RH halfshaft seal protector and install the RH intermediate shaft assembly into the transaxle.





29. Install the new bearing retainer strap, shield and bearing retainer strap nuts.. Tighten the nuts in 2 stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).

- Stage 2: Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).





30. Install the RH ball joint into the knuckle.

31. Install the new RH ball joint bolt and nut.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).





32. Install the brake hose retainer and bolt on the RH strut.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).





33. Install the front wheels. For additional information, refer to Wheels and Tires Removal and Replacement.

34. Install the 2 upper clutch housing-to-engine bolts.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).





35. Connect the engine harness electrical connector to the TCM.





36. Install the selector lever cable bracket and the 2 selector lever cable bracket bolts on the transaxle.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).





37. Attach the wiring harness to the selector lever cable bracket.





38. Connect the selector lever cable to the manual control lever.





39. Attach the transaxle vent hose to the cooling fan housing.





40. Install the battery tray bracket, battery tray bracket nuts and the selector lever cable bracket bolt.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).





41. Attach the wiring harness to the battery tray bracket.





42. Install the battery tray and the 3 battery tray bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).





43. Connect the 3 PCM electrical connectors.





44. Install the ACL assembly and outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to Intake Air Distribution and Filtering Intake Air Distribution and Filtering.

45. Install the cowl assembly. For additional information, refer to Front End Body Panels Service and Repair.

46. Install the battery. For additional information, refer to Battery, Mounting and Cables Battery Disconnect.

47. Fill the transaxle with transmission fluid. For additional information, refer to Transmission Draining and Filling Transmission Draining and Filling.

48. Adjust the selector lever cable. For additional information, refer to Automatic Transaxle/Transmission External Controls External Controls.

49. Using the scan tool, install all recovered module information after installing the transaxle. For additional information, refer to Transmission Adaptive Learning Transmission Adaptive Learning.