Removal & Installation: Installation

Install the transaxle into the vehicle.
Support the transaxle assembly using the transaxle support fixture DW260-010.

Fig 1: Supporting Transaxle Fixture
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Install the lower engine-to-transaxle bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the lower engine-to-transaxle bolts (a) to 75 N.m (55 Ft. Lbs.).

Tighten the lower engine-to-transaxle bolt (b) to 21 N.m (15 Ft. Lbs.).

Tighten the lower engine-to-transaxle bolt (c) to 31 N.m (23 Ft. Lbs.).

Fig 2: Installing Lower Engine Transaxle Bolts
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Install the rear transaxle mounting bracket bolts (a).
Tighten

Tighten the rear transaxle mounting bracket bolts (a) to 62 N.m (45 Ft. Lbs.).
Install the damping block connection bolt and nut (b).
Tighten

Tighten the damping block connection bolt and nut (b) to 68 N.m (50 Ft. Lbs.).

Fig 3: Installing Damping Block Connection Bolt & Nut
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Install the torque converter bolts.
Install the starter motor. Refer to STARTER .
Install the drive axle. Refer to AXLE SHAFTS .

Fig 4: Installing Drive Axle
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Install the oil cooler pipes from the transaxle. Refer to OIL COOLER PIPES/HOSES .

Fig 5: Installing Oil Cooler Pipes
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Lower the vehicle.
Install the left transaxle mounting bracket. Refer to LEFT TRANSAXLE MOUNTING BRACKET REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .

Fig 6: Installing Left Transaxle Mounting Bracket
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Install the upper transaxle-to-engine bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the upper transaxle-to-engine bolts to 75 N.m (55 Ft. Lbs.).

Fig 7: Installing Upper Transaxle Engine Bolts
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Install the clips to the shift control cable and connect the shift cable.

Fig 8: Connecting Shift Cable
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Install the park/neutral position switch electrical connector.
Connect the transaxle wiring harness to the transaxle.

Fig 9: Connecting Transaxle Wiring Harness To The Transaxle
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Remove the engine support fixture DW110-060.

Fig 10: Removing Engine Support Fixture
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Install the battery.
Add the transaxle fluid. Refer to CHECKING FLUID LEVEL .
Connect the negative battery cable.