Part 2 of 2
Transaxle - All Wheel Drive (AWD)Installation (Steps 42-83)
42. Tighten the catalytic converter bolt to the bracket.
^ Tighten to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
43. Wipe off any residual grease or contaminants from the PTU splines.
^ Apply a thin, uniform coating of constant velocity joint grease to all of the PTU spline surfaces before assembly.
44. Position the power transfer unit (PTU) and the rear driveshaft in place and install the 4 bolts.
^ Tighten to 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.).
45. Install the upper PTU bracket and the bolts.
^ Tighten to 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.).
46. Install the LH and RH halfshafts.
47. Install the driveshaft cross brace.
^ Tighten to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).
48. NOTE: Align the index marks made during removal.
NOTE: Use a crisscross pattern to tighten the bolts.
Using new bolts, install the driveshaft flange.
^ Tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
49. Position the exhaust crossover pipe and install 2 new bolts for the catalytic converter and connect the rubber hanger.
^ Tighten to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
50. Install 2 new nuts for the rear exhaust pipe.
^ Tighten to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
51. Install 2 new nuts for the front exhaust pipe.
^ Tighten to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
52. Install the 4 upper transaxle bolts.
^ Tighten to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
53. Install the bolt for the power steering line.
^ Tighten to 7 Nm (62 inch lbs.).
54. Connect the vapor tube to the canister purge valve.
55. Install the PCV hose.
56. Connect the vacuum hose to the throttle body.
57. Position the bracket for the power steering hose and install the bolt.
^ Tighten to 7 Nm (62 inch lbs.).
58. Install the fluid cooler tube bracket to the transaxle.
^ Tighten to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
59. Connect the ground wire.
^ Tighten to 12 Nm (9 ft. lbs.).
60. Connect the wire harness to the transaxle.
61. CAUTION: Do not touch the electrical connector pins. Electrostatic charge may occur and will cause damage to the mechatronic unit.
Connect the transaxle bulkhead electrical connector.
62. Install the starter motor.
^ Tighten to 26 Nm (19 ft. lbs.).
63. 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.).
64. Install the electrical cover for the starter motor electrical connectors.
65. Clean the roll restrictor bolts using a wire brush and apply new threadlock to the threads.
66. Position the roll restrictor in place and install the bolts and connect the wire harness to the roll restrictor.
^ Tighten to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
67. Clean the 4 roll restrictor bracket bolts using a wire brush and apply new threadlock to the threads.
68. Install the roll restrictor bracket and the bolts.
^ Tighten to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
69. Connect the lower wire harness to the transaxle.
70. If equipped, install the auxiliary coolant flow pump assembly.
1 Tighten to 7 Nm (62 inch lbs.).
2 Connect the electrical connector.
71. Connect the wire harness to the transaxle.
72. Install the shift cable bracket and bolts.
^ Tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
73. Connect the electrical connector to the shift cable bracket.
74. Connect the shift cable end.
75. Clean the 4 roll restrictor brace bolts using a wire brush and apply new threadlock to the threads.
76. Position the roll restrictor brace in place and install the 4 bolts.
^ Tighten to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
77. Clean the upper roll restrictor bolt using a wire brush and apply new threadlock to the threads.
78. Install the upper roll restrictor bolt.
^ Tighten to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
79. Install the cowl panel grille.
80. Install the air cleaner and outlet tube. For additional information, refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.
81. Install the battery tray and the battery. For additional information, refer to Battery.
82. If required, fill the transaxle with clean continuously variable transmission (CVT) automatic transmission fluid. Use the transmission fluid level setting procedure to fill the transaxle.
83. If a new transaxle or a mechatronic main control valve body assembly is installed, the TCM will need to be reflashed to the latest level calibration available. If the TCM is not reflashed, the wrench light on the dash may illuminate and internal transaxle damage may occur.