Transaxle Assembly Removal and Installation: Installation

Support the transaxle with a transaxle support jack.
Install the transaxle by inserting the transaxle input shaft into the clutch disc and sliding the transaxle sideways into the engine block.

Fig 1: Installing The Transaxle
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Install the seven transaxle lower retaining bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the transaxle lower retaining bolts (a) to 73 N.m (54 lb-ft).

Tighten the transaxle lower retaining bolt (b) to 31 N.m (23 lb-ft).

Tighten the transaxle lower retaining bolts (c) to 21 N.m (15 lb-ft).

Fig 2: Installing The Transaxle Lower Retaining Bolts
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Install the three transaxle upper retaining bolts
Tighten

Tighten the transaxle upper retaining bolts to 73 N.m (54 lb-ft).

Fig 3: Installing The Transaxle Upper Retaining Bolts
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Install the cage retaining bolt and cage.
Install the three transaxle upper mounting bracket bolts and bracket.
Tighten

Tighten the transaxle upper mounting bracket bolts to 48 N.m (35 lb-ft).

Fig 4: Installing The Transaxle Upper Mounting Bracket
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Install the two rear damping block retaining bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the rear damping block retaining bolts to 68 N.m (50 lb-ft).
Install the rear damping block from the front cross member.

Fig 5: Installing The Rear Damping Block
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Install the three rear mounting bracket bolts and the bracket.
Tighten

Tighten the rear mounting bracket bolts to 90 N.m (66 lb-ft).
Install the damping block connection nut and bolt.
Tighten

Tighten the damping block connection nut and bolt to 68 N.m (50 lb-ft).

Fig 6: Installing The Damping Block
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Connect the clutch release cylinder pipe.

Fig 7: Connecting The Clutch Release Cylinder Pipe
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Connect the speedometer speed sensor electrical connector.
Connect the backup lamp switch electrical connector.

Fig 8: Connecting The Backup Lamp Switch
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Remove the engine support fixture J-28467-B.
Install the drive axle shaft. Refer to AXLE SHAFTS
Install the shift linkage assembly. Refer to SHIFT LINKAGE ASSEMBLY .

Fig 9: Installing The Shift Linkage Assembly
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Install the battery and battery tray.
Inspect the fluid level. Refer to SERVICING-M/T .