Part 2
TransaxleInstallation (Steps 33-65)
33. Install the roll restrictor heat shield and the bolts.
34. Install the catalytic converter-to-engine block bracket and install the 2 bolts.
^ Tighten to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).
35. Install the catalytic converter band clamp and the 2 bolts.
^ Tighten to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
36. Install the RH exhaust manifold heat shield and the 2 bolts.
^ Tighten to 11 Nm (8 ft. lbs.).
37. Position the Y-pipe assembly in place and install the 2 flexpipe nuts.
^ Tighten to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
38. Install the 2 Y-pipe bolts and the 2 Y-pipe nuts.
^ Tighten to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
39. Loosely install the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) tube nut on the RH exhaust manifold.
40. If equipped, install the splash shield and the 7 bolts.
41. Position the power steering line bracket on the right cylinder head and install the bolt.
^ Tighten to 7 Nm (62 inch lbs.).
42. Install a new gasket and the EGR valve and install the 2 bolts.
^ Tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
43. Install the EGR tube on the valve.
^ Tighten to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
44. Connect the EGR valve electrical connector.
45. Tighten the EGR tube at the RH exhaust manifold.
^ Tighten to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
46. Install the 3 upper transaxle-to-engine retaining bolts.
^ Tighten to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
47. Install the starter and the 2 bolts.
^ Tighten to 26 Nm (19 ft. lbs.).
48. Connect the 2 starter motor electrical connectors.
^ Tighten the larger nut to 12 Nm (9 ft. lbs.).
^ Tighten the smaller nut to 5 Nm (44 inch lbs.).
49. Install the electrical cover for the starter motor electrical connectors.
50. Connect the wire harness fastener to the transaxle.
51. Connect the transmission control module (TCM) electrical connector.
52. Position the shift cable and bracket in place and install the 3 bolts.
^ Tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
53. Connect the shift cable end.
54. Remove the transmission fluid fill plug.
55. Fill the transaxle with clean automatic transmission fluid.
56. Install the fluid fill plug.
^ Tighten to 39 Nm (29 ft. lbs.).
57. Install the air cleaner and outlet tube. For additional information, refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.
58. Install the battery tray and the battery. For additional information, refer to Battery.
59. Remove the fluid level indicator and make sure that the transaxle has fluid in it.
60. With the transaxle in (P) PARK, the vehicle on a level surface, the engine at idle (680-780 rpm) and foot pressed on the brake, move the selector lever through each gear and allow engagement of each gear. Place the selector lever back in the PARK position.
61. Wipe the fluid level indicator cap and remove the fluid level indicator.
62. Wipe the fluid level indicator with a clean cloth.
63. NOTE: In order to get an accurate fluid level reading the vehicle should be on a level surface. Idle the engine to reach the normal operating temperature. Using the WDS, verify that the transaxle is at normal operating temperature 60°C - 70°C (140°F - 158°F), prior to adjusting the transmission fluid level.
If fluid needs to be added, add fluid in 0.25 L (1/2 pint) increments through the fluid fill plug located on the top of the transaxle near the fluid level indicator. Do not overfill the fluid. Install the fluid level indicator back in the fluid filler tube until it is fully seated, then remove the indicator. The fluid level should be at the upper most mark on the fluid level indicator. Only fill to the upper most mark on the fluid indicator. Do not overfill. Damage to the transaxle will occur.
64. NOTE: The correct transmission fluid level at normal operating temperature of 60°C - 70°C (140°F - 158°F) is between the top 2 marks on the fluid level indicator.
Fill the transaxle to the correct fluid level.
65. NOTE: The correct transmission fluid level at cold operating temperature of 15°C - 25°C (59°F - 77°F) is at the bottom mark on the fluid level indicator.
If the transmission fluid temperature is low, fill the fluid to the cold range on the fluid level indicator. Recheck the fluid level when the transaxle has reached the normal operating temperature.