Transmission Assembly Installation
^ Tools Required- J28467-A Universal Support Fixture
Important: Before installing the transaxle assembly apply grease around the cup at the center of the torque converter. This will ensure ease of assembly.
Important: Before installing the transaxle assembly measure the distance. The distance should be more than 23 mm (0.906 inch). If it is less than 23 mm (0.906 inch), the torque converter is improperly installed. Remove the torque converter and properly seat the torque converter onto the input shaft.
1. Install the transaxle to the engine by carefully raising the transaxle using a suitable hydraulic jack. Confirm that no obstructions exist.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Install 2 lower transaxle-to-engine bolts.
^ Tighten the lower transaxle-to-engine bolts to 64 Nm (47 ft. lbs.).
3. Install 6 flywheel-to-torque converter bolts into the flywheel.
^ Tighten the flywheel-to-torque converter bolts to 19 Nm (14 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the flywheel access cover into the engine.
5. Lower the engine reinforcement brace to the transaxle and the engine. Secure with 5 bolts.
^ Tighten the lower engine reinforcement brace bolts to 64 Nm (47 inch lbs.).
6. Install the hydraulic jack from under the transaxle.
7. Install the front suspension crossmember and the center crossmember to the vehicle. Refer to Front Suspension Crossmember Replacement, in Steering and Suspension, Crossmember.
8. Install the 2 bolts into the front transaxle mount.
^ Tighten the rear transaxle mount nuts to 57 Nm (42 ft. lbs.).
9. Install the 2 bolts into the front transaxle mount.
^ Tighten the front transaxle mount bolts to 64 Nm (47 ft. lbs.).
10. Install the right and left drive axles into the vehicle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shafts Replacement in Tires, Wheels and Alignment.
11. Install both front tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Wheels, Tires and Alignment.
12. Install 2 bolts into the left transaxle mounting bracket.
^ Tighten the left transaxle mounting bracket bolts to 56 Nm (41 ft. lbs.).
13. Install the inner and outer fluid cooler hoses to the inner and outer fluid cooler pipes. Secure the pipes with 2 clamps.
14. Install the right and left splash shields (1) to the vehicle. Secure the shields with 12 bolts.
^ Tighten the right and left splash shield bolts to 5 Nm (44 inch lbs.).
15. Install the starter. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement in Starting and Charging.
16. Install the transaxle drain plug (2) into the transaxle fluid pan (1).
^ Tighten the transaxle drain plug to 17 Nm (13 ft. lbs.).
17. Lower the vehicle.
18. Install 1 bolt into the left transaxle mounting bracket.
^ Tighten the left transaxle mounting bracket bolt to 56 Nm (41 ft. lbs.).
19. Install the left transaxle mounting bracket reinforcement onto the transaxle. Secure the transaxle with 2 bolts.
^ Tighten the left transaxle mounting bracket reinforcement bolts to 21 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
20. Remove the J28467-A
21. Install the 2 upper transaxle-to-engine bolts into the transaxle.
^ Tighten the upper transaxle-to-engine bolts to 64 Nm (47 ft. lbs.).
22. Install the TV cable guide bracket onto the transaxle case. Secure the transaxle case with on bolt.
^ Tighten the TV cable guide bracket bolt to 8 Nm (71 inch lbs.).
23. Install the shift select cable (1) into the shift select cable bracket (2). Secure the shift select cable bracket with 1 E-clip.
24. Install the shift select cable (1) into the manual lever (2). Secure with the 1 lock washer and the 1 nut (3). Do NOT tighten fully.
25. Adjust the shift select cable (1,2).
^ Tighten the shift select cable nut to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.).
26. Install the VSS electrical connector to the VSS (2).
27. Install the TV cable into the TV cable bracket (1) and the throttle linkage.
28. Adjust the TV cable. Refer to TV Cable Adjustment, under Throttle Cable/Linkage, Adjustments.
29. Tighten the ground strap bolt.
^ Tighten the ground strap bolt to 13 Nm (115 inch lbs.).
30. Install the solenoid wire harness electrical connector to the solenoid wire harness.
31. Install the PNP electrical connector (1) to the PNP switch.
32. Install the ACL into the vehicle. Secure the ACL with 3 bolts.
^ Tighten the Air Cleaner (ACL) bolts to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.).
^ Tighten the Air Cleaner (ACL) intake tube clamp.
33. Install the ACL filter and the ACL cover onto the ACL.
34. Install the IAT sensor electrical connector to the IAT sensor.
35. Connect the battery cable.
36. Refill the transaxle, as necessary Refer to Transmission Fluid Checking Procedure. Transmission Fluid Checking Procedure