Installation Procedure

^ Tools Required:
- J 28467-360 Engine Support Fixture
- J 24319-B Steering Linkage Puller
- J 38892 Ball Joint Separator


INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Install seal protector into side cover to prevent the seal from rolling.
2. Case side cover and gasket.
3. Case side cover lower bolts.

Tighten
- Case side cover bolts in a general star pattern to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).

4. Loosely install transaxle support assembly with lower bolts.
5. Lower vehicle.
6. Raise transaxle with engine support fixture.
7. Case side cover upper bolts.

Tighten
- Case side cover bolts in a general star pattern to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).

8. Upper transaxle support assembly bolts, refer to TRANSAXLE MOUNT.
9. Raise vehicle.
10. Lower transaxle support assembly bolts.
11. Transaxle mount.
12. Transaxle mount to body bolts, refer to TRANSAXLE MOUNT.
13. Attach wire harness to body.
14. Oil cooler lines to transaxle, refer to TRANSAXLE OIL COOLER PIPES.
15. Suspension support bolts, refer to FRONT SUSPENSION.
16. Front suspension support brace.
17. Drive axle to transaxle.
18. Left ball joint to steering knuckle assembly, refer to FRONT SUSPENSION.
19. Left outer tie rod to steering knuckle assembly, refer to POWER STEERING GEAR AND PUMP ON-VEHICLE SERVICE.
20. Brake caliper to steering knuckle assembly, refer to FRONT DISC BRAKES.
21. Left splash shield.
22. Left wheel and tire assembly.
23. Lower vehicle.
24. Air cleaner assembly.
25. Remove engine support fixture.
26. Negative battery cable.
27. Apply brakes, start engine and shift transaxle from reverse to drive.
28. Transaxle mount pipe expansion bolt.