Attachment

1. Install drive plate.

Applying Adhesive To Bolts:

(a) Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of the bolt end.
Adhesive: Part No. 08833-00070, THREE BOND 1324 or equivalent.
(b) Install the front spacer, drive plate and rear plate on the crankshaft.

Sequence:

(c) Install and uniformly tighten the 8 bolts in several passes, in the sequence shown.
Torque: 83 Nm (61 ft. lbs.)
2. Install transaxle to engine.
(a) Attach the transaxle to the engine.





(b) Install the ground strap and 8 bolts.
Torque:
14 mm head: 37.2 Nm (27 ft. lbs.)
17 mm head: 64 Nm (47 ft. lbs.)





(c) Install the RH exhaust manifold stay with the bolt and nut.
Torque: 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
(d) Install the LH exhaust manifold stay with the bolt and nut.
Torque: 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
3. Install torque converter clutch bolts.





(a) Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of the bolt.
Adhesive: Part No. 08833-00070, THREE BOND 1324 or equivalent.
(b) Hold the crankshaft pulley bolt with a wrench, and install the 6 bolts evenly.
Torque: 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.)

NOTE: First install the dark green colored bolt, then install the other bolts.


(c) Install the flywheel housing under cover with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 7.8 Nm (69 inch lbs.)
4. Connect engine wire to transaxle.
Connect these connectors and clamps:
(1) Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) connector.
(2) Park/Neutral Position (PNP) switch connector.
(3) Solenoid connector.
(4) Direct clutch speed sensor connector.
(5) 2 wire clamps to bracket.
5. Install starter. Refer to Starting and Charging.
6. Connect throttle cable to throttle body.