Transaxle Installation

TRANSAXLE INSTALLATION




1. INSTALL TRANSAXLE TO ENGINE
Align the input shaft spline with the clutch disc and install the transaxle to engine.

Bolt A
Torque: 64 N-m (650 kgf-cm, 47 ft-lbf)
Bolt B
Torque: 46 N-m (470 kgf-cm, 34 ft-lbf)




2. INSTALL STIFFENER PLATE
Install the stiffener plate with the 6 bolts and nut.
Alternately tighten the bolts and nut in several passes.

Engine side
Torque: 43 N-m (440 kgf-cm, 32 ft-lbf)
Transaxle side
Torque: 21 N-m (210 kgf-cm, 15 ft-lbf)




3. INSTALL CENTER MEMBER
a. Install the center member and torque the 2 bolts.

Torque: 52 N-m (530 kgf-cm, 38 ft-lbf)

b. Install the pipe bracket with a bolt.




4. INSTALL ENGINE LEFT MOUNTING BOLT
Torque the bolt of engine left mounting lower side.

Torque: 64 N-m (650 kgf-cm, 47 ft-lbf)




5. INSTALL ENGINE REAR MOUNTING
a. Install the engine rear mounting, torque the 4 bolts and 2 nuts.

Transaxle side:
Torque: 77 N-m (700 kgf-cm, 57 ft-lbf)

Center member side:
Torque: 64 N-m (650 kgf-cm, 47 ft-lbf)

Through bolt:
Torque: 87 N-m (890 kgf-cm, 64 ft-lbf)

b. Install the 2 hole plugs.




6. INSTALL ENGINE FRONT MOUNTING
a. Install the engine front mounting and torque the 4 bolts.

Transaxle side:
Torque: 77 N-m (790 kgf-cm, 57 ft-lbf)

Center member side:
Torque: 84 N-m (650 kgf-cm, 47 ft-lbf)

Through bolt:
Torque: 87 N-m (890 kgf-cm, 64 ft-lbf)

b. Install the hole plug.




7. INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE
a. Install the front exhaust pipe with a new gasket and torque the 3 nuts.

Torque: 62 N-m (630 kgf-cm, 46 ft-lbf)




b. Install the exhaust pipe support bracket, torque the nut and 4 bolts.

Torque: 19 N-m (195 kgf-cm, 14 ft-lbf)




c. Install a new gasket, torque the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

Torque: 43 N-m (440 kgf-cm, 32 ft-lbf)

8. INSTALL DRIVE SHAFT
9. FILL TRANSAXLE WITH GEAR OIL

Oil:
Gear oil super (08885-02106) or equivalent
Recommended oil

Oil grade:
API GL-3 or GL-4

Viscosity:
SAE 75W-90
Above -18°C (0° F) SAE 90
Below -18°C (0° F) SAE 75W

Capacity: 2.6 liters (2.7 US qts, 2.3 Imp.qts)

10. INSTALL UNDER COVERS
11. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL AND LOWER VEHICLE
12. REMOVE ENGINE SUPPORT FIXTURE




13. INSTALL ENGINE LEFT MOUNTING BOLT AND NUTS
Torque the bolt and 2 nuts of engine left mounting upper side.

Torque: 64 N-m (650 kgf-cm, 47 ft-lbf)




14. CONNECT VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR




15. CONNECT CONTROL CABLES
a. Install the 2 clips to the cables.
b. Connect the 2 cables to the linkage with washers and clips.




16. CONNECT BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH CONNECTOR




17. INSTALL GROUND CABLE

Torque: 21 N-m (210 kgf-cm, 15 ft-lbf)




18. INSTALL CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER AND TUBE CLAMP
a. Install the 2 tube clamps and torque the 2 bolts.
b. Install the release cylinder and torque the 2 bolts.

Torque: 12 N-m (120 kgf-cm, 9 ft-lbf)




19. INSTALL STARTER
a. Install the starter and torque the 2 bolts.

Torque: 39 N-m (400 kgf-cm, 29 ft-lbf)

b. Connect the connector and wire to the starter.





20. w/CRUISE CONTROL: INSTALL CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR
a. Install the cruise control actuator with bracket and torque the 3 bolts.
b. Connect the connector.

21. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CASE ASSEMBLY WITH AIR HOSE AND BATTERY
22. CONNECT NEGATIVE (-) TERMINAL CABLE TO BATTERY
23. INSPECT FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
24. PERFORM ROAD TEST
Check for abnormal noises and smooth shifting.