Installation
Transaxle - 3.0L
NOTICE: The use of any transmission fluid other than what is recommended for this transaxle will cause transaxle damage.
NOTE: If the transaxle was overhauled, or if installing a new transaxle and the transmission fluid cooler has not been flushed, flush the transmission fluid cooler at this time. For additional information, refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Backflushing and Cleaning Transmission Fluid Cooler Backflushing and Cleaning.
All vehicles
1. Install the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket and the 2 nuts.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
2. Install the transmission fluid cooler tubes in the transaxle by inserting the tube into the fitting until a click is heard/felt. Pull back to confirm connection is secure and position them in the retainer mounted on the main control cover studbolts.
3. Install the 2 secondary latches.
4. Position the transmission fluid cooler tubes in the retainers and close the 2 transmission fluid cooler tube retainers.
5. Inspect the O-ring seal on the transaxle filler tube for damage and install a new O-ring if needed. Lubricate the O-ring seal with clean automatic transmission fluid.
6. Position the transmission fluid filler tube in place and install the vent tube.
7. Install the transmission fluid filler tube nut.
- Tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).
8. Install the transmission fluid level indicator.
9. Secure the transaxle to a suitable transmission jack with a safety strap.
10. Prior to installing the transaxle, apply multi-purpose grease to the torque converter pilot hub.
11. Position the transaxle into the engine compartment.
12. Remove the Torque Converter Retainer.
13. NOTE: Make sure that the dowel pins are installed in the engine block prior to installing the transaxle.
Position the transaxle on the dowel pins of the engine.
14. Install the 2 back torque converter housing bolts.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
15. Install the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and the stud in the front of the torque converter housing.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
16. Remove the transmission jack.
17. Connect the transmission fluid cooler tubes by inserting the tube into the fitting until a click is heard/felt. Pull back to confirm connection is secure.
18. Install the transmission fluid cooler tube secondary latches.
19. Connect the Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) electrical connector.
20. Connect the transaxle main electrical connector.
21. Install 4 new torque converter nuts.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
22. Install the inspection cover.
23. Apply threadlock and sealer to the threads and install the transaxle support insulator bracket, the 3 nuts and the bolt.
- Tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
24. Lift the transaxle until the transaxle support insulator bracket is aligned with the transaxle support insulator, apply threadlock and sealant to the threads and install the through bolt.
- Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
25. Remove the Engine Support Bar.
26. Remove the Engine Lifting Bracket and the Universal Adapter Bracket "L" hook from the from the LH side of the engine.
27. Install the cooling fan motor and shroud. For additional information, refer to Engine Cooling Service and Repair.
28. Remove the upper half of the Engine Lifting Bracket Set.
29. Remove the lower half of the Engine Lifting Bracket Set.
30. Place the subframe assembly on the Powertrain Lift and raise the subframe into the installed position.
31. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
Install the front subframe nuts.
- Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
32. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
Position the subframe brackets and install the bolts finger-tight.
33. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
Install the subframe nuts.
- Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
34. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
Tighten the subframe bracket-to-body bolts to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
35. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
Install the stabilizer bar links and nuts to the struts.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
36. Install the Electronic Power Assist Steering (EPAS) system wiring harness ground and the bolt behind the RH splash shield.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
37. Attach the 3 wiring harness retainers to the LH front of the subframe.
38. Connect the 2 in-line EPAS system electrical connectors at the front of the subframe.
39. NOTE: Front Wheel Drive (FWD) shown, All-Wheel Drive (AWD) similar.
Install the 2 roll restrictor bracket bolts.
- Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
40. If equipped, install the heat shield and the 2 bolts.
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles
41. Install the Power Transfer Unit (PTU). For additional information, refer to Transfer Case - Power Transfer Unit (PTU) Removal and Replacement.
Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles
42. Install the RH exhaust manifold heat shield and the 5 bolts.
- Tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).
43. Connect the RH Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) electrical connector.
44. Install the intermediate shaft. For additional information, refer to Front Drive Halfshafts Intermediate Shaft.
45. Install the exhaust flexible pipe. For additional information, refer to Exhaust System Service and Repair.
All vehicles
46. Install the LH halfshaft. For additional information, refer to Front Drive Halfshafts Halfshaft.
47. Install the LH splash shield and the 6 pin-type retainers (4 shown).
48. Position the LH fender splash shield and install the 4 screws.
49. Install the RH splash shield and the 6 pin-type retainers (4 shown).
50. Position the RH fender splash shield and install the 4 screws.
51. If equipped, install the 7 screws and the underbody cover.
52. NOTICE: The steering gear/dash seal must be fully seated in the steering valve tower groove before the retaining clips are fully engaged into the body. If the steering gear/dash seal is not seated to the steering gear valve tower groove and the clips are not fully engaged to the body, water and foreign material may enter the passenger compartment and damage the vehicle interior can occur.
Install the steering gear/dash seal.
- Apply hand force to the center of the seal, install the steering gear/dash seal onto the steering gear valve tower until the seal is fully seated in the valve tower groove. Install the steering gear/dash seal until the retaining clips are fully engaged into the body.
53. Install the steering intermediate shaft onto the steering gear and install a new bolt.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
54. Install the steering joint cover and the 2 nuts.
55. Install the EGR valve bracket and install the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
56. Install the EGR valve and tube. For additional information, refer to Engine Emission Control - 3.0L (4V) Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve and Service and Repair.
57. Install the 3 upper torque converter housing bolts.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
58. Connect the wiring harness retainer on the transmission fluid filler tube.
59. Connect the wiring harness retainers to the main control cover studbolts.
60. Position the selector lever cable bracket in place and install the 2 nuts.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
61. Connect the selector lever cable end to the manual control lever with the manual control lever and selector lever in DRIVE. Check selector lever cable adjustment. For additional information, refer to Automatic Transaxle/Transmission External Controls - Aisin AW21/6F35 Adjustments.
62. Install the starter motor. For additional information, refer to Starting System Service and Repair.
63. Install the Air Cleaner (ACL) and the outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 3.0L (4V) Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe.
64. Fill the transaxle with clean transmission fluid.
65. Start the engine and move the range selector lever into each gear position.
66. Using the scan tool with the engine running, check and make sure that the transmission is at normal operating temperature 85-93°C (185-200°F). Check and adjust the transmission fluid level and check for any leaks. If transmission fluid is needed, add transmission fluid in increments of 0.24L (0.5 pt) until the correct level is achieved.
67. If a replacement transaxle assembly is being installed or a new solenoid body is installed, the PCM will have to be reflashed with a new solenoid body strategy and identification data file. For additional information, refer to Solenoid Body Strategy Solenoid Body Strategy.
68. If the torque converter was replaced, use the scan tool to perform the Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction procedure, following the on-screen instructions.