Transaxle Case Assembly

Fig 1: Locating Speedometer-Driven Gear

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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Install the speedometer-driven gear bolt and the speedometer-driven gear into the transaxle housing.
Tighten: Tighten the speedometer-driven gear bolt to 4 N.m (35 lb in).

Fig 2: Backup Lamp Switch & Transaxle Housing

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Install the clutch-release bearing guide and the clutch-release bearing. Refer to Release Bearing Replacement .
Install the backup lamp switch into the transaxle housing.
Tighten: Tighten the backup lamp switch to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

Fig 3: View Of Transmission

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Install the differential into the transaxle housing. Refer to Differential Case Assemble .
Install the bearing plate, with the shafts attached.
Install the bearing plate bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bearing plate bolts to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).

Fig 4: Removing End Cover

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Install the transaxle cover and the transaxle cover bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the transaxle cover bolts to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).

Fig 5: Locating Gearshift Lever Cover

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Install the gearshift lever cover and the gearshift lever cover bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the gearshift lever cover bolts to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
Install the transaxle into the vehicle. Refer to Transmission Replacement .