Transmission Installation

Manual Transmission Assembly

INSTALLATION
1) Replace the differential side retainer oil seal.

NOTE:
Be sure to replace the differential side retainer oil seal after removing the front drive shaft.

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2) Install the transmission cushion rubber to the transmission assembly, and tighten bolt (A).
3) Install the transmission cushion rubber to the center crossmember, and tighten nut (B).





4) Tap the transmission hanger in the rear side of transmission with a rubber hammer to bend it until it is in close contact with the transmission case.

CAUTION:
Do not apply excessive load or impact to the transmission case.





5) Install the transmission onto the engine.
1) Lift up the transmission gradually using a transmission jack.
2) Engage at the spline section.

NOTE:
Be careful not to hit the main shaft against the clutch housing cover.

6) Temporarily tighten the bolts and nuts which hold lower side of transmission to engine.
7) Install the front crossmember and rear crossmember.





8) Take out the transmission jack.
9) Tighten the bolts and nuts which hold the lower side of transmission to the engine.





10) Lower the vehicle.
11) Tighten the bolts which hold the upper side of the transmission to the engine.





12) Remove the ST (ENGINE HANGER).
13) Install the transmission main mounting bracket.





14) Attach the ST (ENGINE HANGER) again.
15) Remove the ST and install the front cushion rubber.





16) Install the stopper rod.





17) Remove the ST from the vehicle.
18) Tighten the nuts connecting the engine mount and the transmission main mounting bracket.





19) Remove the engine hanger rear for turbo model and install the engine hanger rear for non-turbo model. (nonturbo model)
Tightening torque:
16 Nm (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb)
20) Install the starter.
21) Install the operating cylinder.





22) Lift up the vehicle.
23) Install the front drive shaft into the transmission.
ST 28399SA010 OIL SEAL PROTECTOR
24) Insert the front arm ball joint into the housing lower part.
25) Attach the stabilizer link to the front arm.
26) Install the MT gear shift cable and MT gear select cable to MT gear shift lever.

CAUTION:
^ Do not bend MT gear shift cable and MT gear select cable at a sharp angle.
^ Always use new MT gear select cable if the cable is removed from selector lever COMPL of transmission side.

27) Install the propeller shaft.
28) Install the steering shaft universal joint.
29) Install the heat shield cover.
30) Install the front, center and rear exhaust pipe. (nonturbo model)
31) Install the center and rear exhaust pipe. (turbo model)
32) Install the front under cover.
33) Lower the vehicle.
34) Install the throttle body. (non-turbo model)
35) Connect the following connectors.
1) Transmission ground cable
Tightening torque:
13 Nm (1.3 kgf-m, 9.6 ft-lb)
2) Neutral position switch connector (Brown)
3) Back-up light switch connector (gray)
4) Engine harness connectors
36) Fill transmission gear oil through the transmission oil level gauge hole.
37) Install the air intake boot assembly. (non-turbo model)
38) Install the intercooler and the intercooler stay. (turbo model)
39) Attach the grille bracket.





40) Install the air intake duct.
41) Install the collector cover.
42) Install the front wheels.
43) Connect the ground cable to battery.