FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Installation

1. Set transaxle on transaxle jack or suitable floor jack and place under vehicle.
2. Raise transaxle and align with engine.





3. Connect transaxle to engine using four convert housing bolts to pull together: two on top and two on side.
Tightening torque: 47 - 66 ft. lbs. (64 - 89 Nm, 6.5 - 9.1 kg-m)
4. Remove floor jack from auto transaxle.
5. Remove SST (OK201 270 014).





6. Install No.2 engine mounting to auto transaxle then install three bolts.
Tightening torque:
Nut: 49 - 69 ft. lbs. (67 - 93 Nm, 6.8 - 9.5 kg-m)
Bolt: 32 - 40 ft. lbs. (43 - 54 Nm, 4.4 - 5.5 kg-m)
7. Install starter and ground step.





8. Install three No.1 engine mounting-to-chassis bolts.
Tightening torque: 32 - 46 ft. lbs. (43 - 52 Nm, 4.4 - 5.4 kg-m)





9. Install new clip on left driveshaft.
10. Push driveshaft into transaxle with opening of clip pointing upward.
Tightening torque: 32 - 46 ft. lbs. (43 - 52 Nm, 4.4 - 5.3 kg-m)





11. Install left lower ball joint into spindle then install pinch bolt.
Tightening torque: 40 - 50 ft. lbs. (54 - 68 hum, 5.5 - 6.9 kg-m)
12. Install the stabilizer bar and control link.
Tightening torque: 32 - 45 ft. lbs. (43 - 60.8 Nm, 4.4 - 6.2 kg-m)





13. Install the tension rod.
a. Install the front part of tension rod to the body after inserting bushing into the tension rod.
Tightening torque: 118 - 147 Nm (12 - 15 Nm 87 - 108 ft. lbs.)
b. Install the rear of the tension rod to the lower arm after inserting bushing into the tension rod.
c. Insert new cotter pin and then bend it.





14. Install four engine oil pan-to-transaxle mounting bolts then install access cover.
Tightening torque: 27.5 - 38.0 ft. lbs. (37 - 52 Nm, 3.8 - 5.3 kg-m)





15. Install four drive plate-to-torque converter mounting nuts. Rotate engine at crank pulley to gain access to all four nuts.
Tightening torque: 25 - 36 ft. lbs. (34 - 49 Nm, 3.5 - 5.0 kg-m)





16. Install engine mounting member-to-chassis bolts (two front)and nuts. (two rear)
Tightening torque: 48 - 65 ft. lbs. (64 - 89 Nm, 6.5 - 9.1 kg-m)
17. Install two nuts to No. 1& 2 engine mount-to mounting member.
Tightening torque: 28 - 38 ft. lbs. (38 - 51 Nm, 3.8 - 5.3 kg-m)
18. Install catalytic converter. (five nuts)
Tightening torque: 27.4 - 38.3 ft. lbs. (37.2 - 51.9 Nm, 3.8 - 5.3 kg-m)





19. Install U-clip to the catalytic converter.
Tightening torque: 27.4 - 38.3 ft. lbs. (37.2 - 51.9 Nm, 3.8 - 5.3 kg-m)
20. Install splash shield to under engine then tighten bolts. (three bolts and three fasteners)
21. Install both right and left wheels then tighten both right and left lug nuts. (four lug nuts each)
Tightening torque: 47 - 66 ft. lbs. (64 - 89 Nm, 6.5 - 9.1 kg-m)
22. Slide ATF inlet and outlet hose onto ATF Cooler pipe until it is fully seated against the ridge.





23. Install hose clamp onto hose at center of mark and at angle shown.
24. Lower vehicle.





25. Remove SST (OK 201 170 AAO).
26. Connect oxygen sensor connector.





27. Connect crankshaft position sensor connector.
28. Connect solenoid valve connector.
29. Connect auto transaxle range switch connector.





30. Install washer and nut to auto transaxle linkage and tighten nut then insert U-clip.
Tightening torque: 24 - 83 ft. lbs. (32 - 46 Nm, 3.2 - 4.7 kg-m)
31. Connect vehicle speed sensor connector.
32. Connect input/turbine speed sensor connector.
33. Install air cleaner assembly.
34. Connect negative and positive battery cable.
35. Fill transaxle with ATF.
36. Adjust auto transaxle control cable.