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Transaxle Assembly Installation

  1. Install the transaxle into the vehicle.
  2. Support the transaxle assembly using the transaxle support fixture DW260-010.
    Fig 1: Identifying Transaxle Support
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  3. Install the right-lower engine-to-transaxle mounting bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the right-lower engine-to-transaxle mounting bolts to 73 N.m (54 lb-ft).

    Fig 2: Installing Right-Lower Engine-To-Transaxle Mounting Bolts
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  4. Install the left-lower engine-to-transaxle mounting bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the left-lower engine-to-transaxle mounting bolts to 73 N.m (54 lb-ft).

    Fig 3: Installing Left-Lower Engine-To-Transaxle Mounting Bolts
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  5. Install the oil pan flange-to-transaxle bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the oil pan flange-to-transaxle bolts to 31 N.m (23 lb-ft).

    Fig 4: Installing Oil Pan Bolts
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  6. Install the rear transaxle mounting bracket bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the rear transaxle mounting bracket bolts to 65 N.m (48 lb-ft).

    Fig 5: Tightening Rear Transaxle Mounting Bracket Bolts
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  7. Install the flywheel to torque converter bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the flywheel to torque converter bolts to 45 N.m (33 lb-ft).

  8. Install the starter motor. Refer to "STARTER INSTALLATION ".
  9. Install the drive axle. Refer to "DRIVE AXLE ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION ".
    Fig 6: Installing Flywheel To Torque Converter Bolts
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  10. Install the oil cooler pipes from the transaxle. Refer to "OIL COOLER PIPES / HOSES INSTALLATION ".
  11. Install the impact bar. Refer to "IMPACT BEAM INSTALLATION ".
  12. Install the centermember. Refer to "CENTERMEMBER ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION ".
  13. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 7: Installing Oil Cooler Pipes From Transaxle
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  14. Install the left transaxle mounting bracket. Refer to "LEFT TRANSAXLE MOUNTING BRACKET INSTALLATION ".
    Fig 8: Installing Transaxle Into Vehicle
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  15. Install the upper transaxle-to-engine mounting bolts.

    Tighten 

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

    Fig 9: Installing Upper Engine-To-Transaxle Bolts
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  16. Install the clip to the shift control cable and connect the shift cable.
    Fig 10: Installing Clip To Shift Control Cable
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  17. Install the park/neutral position switch electrical connector.
  18. Connect the transaxle wiring harness to the transaxle.
    Fig 11: Installing Park/Neutral Position Switch Electrical Connector
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  19. Remove the engine support fixture DW110-060.
  20. Install the air filter housing.
  21. Install the battery.
  22. Add the transaxle fluid. Refer to "FLUID LEVEL SET AFTER SERVICE ".
    Fig 12: Identifying Engine Support Fixture DW110-060 Tool
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