Part 2

Transaxle

Installation (Steps 23-44)





23. Install the RH power steering tube bracket bolt.
^ Tighten to 9 Nm (80 inch lbs.).





24. Install the 2 LH power steering tube bracket bolts.
^ Tighten to 9 Nm (80 inch lbs.).





25. Install the LH power steering tube bracket bolt.
^ Tighten to 9 Nm (80 inch lbs.).





26. Position the LH front structure-to-subframe splash shield in place and install the 6 pin-type retainers.





27. Position the LH splash shield in place and install the 4 screws.





28. Position the RH front structure-to-subframe splash shield in place and install the 6 pin-type retainers.





29. Position the RH splash shield in place and install the 4 screws.





30. Connect the output shaft speed (OSS) sensor electrical connector.





31. Connect the pressure switch electrical connector.





32. Position the transaxle support insulator bracket in place and install the 3 nuts.
^ Tighten to 80 Nm (59 ft. lbs.).





33. Raise the transaxle and install the 2 transaxle insulator bolts.
^ Tighten to 63 Nm (46 ft. lbs.).





34. Install the 2 roll restrictor bracket bolts.
^ Tighten to 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.).





35. Install the splash shield.





36. Install the 3 top torque converter housing bolts.
^ Tighten to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).





37. Install the ground strap.
^ Tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).





38. Connect the turbine shaft speed (TSS) sensor, intermediate shaft speed sensor and the 5th gear valve body electrical connectors.





39. Connect the main valve body and the transmission range (TR) sensor electrical connectors and connect the wiring harness to the transmission.





40. Position the selector lever cable and bracket in place, and connect the electrical harness fastener and install the 2 bolts.
^ Tighten to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).





41. Connect the selector lever cable end to the manual lever.





42. Install the battery tray.
1 Position the battery tray in place and install the bolt.
^ Tighten to 9 Nm (80 inch lbs.).
2 Install the nut.
^ Tighten to 9 Nm (80 inch lbs.).
3 Connect the 3 wiring harness retainers.
4 Connect the positive battery cable fastener to the battery tray.

43. NOTE: When the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven to relearn the strategy.

Install the battery. For additional information, refer to Battery.
44. Fill the transaxle with clean automatic transmission fluid.