Part 1

Transaxle

Special Tool(s):

Material:

Installation (Steps 1-22)

1. Make sure that the torque converter is installed correctly.

2. NOTE: Lubricate the torque converter pilot hub with multi-purpose grease.





Check the installation depth of the torque converter.
1 Lay a steel straightedge on the automatic transaxle flange.
2 Check the installation depth between the transaxle flange and the torque converter centering spigot for the correct clearance.
3. Using a high-lift jack, secure the transaxle using a safety strap.





4. Remove the special tool.

5. NOTE: Make sure that the dowel pins are installed in the engine block prior to installing the transaxle.

Move the transaxle into position.

6. NOTE: Note the location of the different length bolts.





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





7. Install the 3 rear converter housing bolts.
^ Tighten to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
8. Remove the transmission jack.





9. Install the bracket and the nut on the torque converter housing stud.
^ Tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).

10. CAUTION: Rotate the engine in a clockwise direction only or engine damage will occur.

NOTE: Install new self-locking nuts only.





Install new torque converter nuts.
^ Tighten to 37 Nm (27 ft. lbs.).





11. Connect the transmission fluid cooler hoses to the transmission.





12. Position the starter in place and install the 2 bolts.
^ Tighten to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).





13. Install the wiring harness fastener on the starter stud.





14. Install the starter terminals and install the boot back into position.
1 Tighten to 12 Nm (9 ft. lbs.).
2 Tighten to 5 Nm (44 inch lbs.).
15. Position the subframe in place using a suitable powertrain lift.

16. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar. Install the front subframe nuts.





^ Tighten to 150 Nm (111 ft. lbs.).





17. Position the subframe support brackets in place and loosely install the bolts.





18. Install the rear subframe nuts.
^ Tighten to 150 Nm (111 ft. lbs.).





19. Tighten the subframe support bracket bolts.
^ Tighten to 103 Nm (76 ft. lbs.).
20. Install the LH and RH halfshafts.

21. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.





Install the sway bar links and nuts to the struts.
^ Tighten to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).





22. Position the steering gear in place and install the bolts.
^ Tighten to 107 Nm (79 ft. lbs.).