Installation

1. Flush the ATF cooler.





2. Install the starter motor on the torque converter housing, then install the two 14 mm dowel pins in the torque converter housing.
3. Place the transmission on a transmission jack, and raise it to the engine assembly level.





4. Attach the transmission to the engine, then install two transmission housing mounting bolts and two rear engine mounting bolts.





5. Install the transmission mount.





6. Install the remaining transmission housing mounting bolts, and the remaining rear engine mounting bolt.
7. Remove the transmission jack and the hoist from the engine.
8. Attach the torque converter to the drive plate with eight bolts and torque: Rotate the crankshaft pulley as necessary to tighten the bolts to 1/2 of the specified torque, then to the final torque, in a crisscross pattern. After tightening the last bolt, check that the crankshaft rotates freely.





9. Install the torque converter cover and engine stiffeners.
10. Tighten the crankshaft pulley bolt to the specified torque, if necessary.





11. Connect the ATF cooler hoses to the ATF cooler pipes.
12. Connect the throttle control cable and install the right front mount/bracket.





13. Install the control lever with a new lock washer to the control shaft, then install the shin cable cover.

CAUTION: Take care not to bend the shift cable.





14. Install the exhaust pipe A.
15. Install a new set ring on the end of each driveshaft.
16. Install the right and led driveshafts.





17. Install the damper fork, then install the right and led ball joints to each lower arm with the castle nuts and a new cotter pin.





18. Install the splash shield.





19. Connect the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) connector.





20. Connect the lock-up control solenoid connector, and clamp the harness on the lock-up control solenoid connector bracket.





21. Connect the transmission ground cable.





22. Connect the starter motor cables on the starter motor, and install the cable holder.

NOTE: When installing the starter motor cable, make sure that the crimped side of the ring terminal is facing out.





23. Install the air cleaner housing assembly, intake air duct and intake air tube.
24. Refill the transmission with ATF.
25. Connect the positive (+) cable first, then the negative (-) cable to the battery.
26. Check the ignition timing.
27. Start the engine. Set the parking brake, and shift the transmission through all gears three times. Check shift cable adjustment.
28. Check the throttle control cable adjustment.
29. Check the front wheel alignment.
30. Let the engine reach operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on) with the transmission in N or P position, then turn it off and check fluid level.
31. Road test.
32. Reset the radio stations.