Installation Procedure

Fig 1: Transaxle & Engine Block

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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 2: Installing Transaxle Lower & Retaining Bolts

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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Install the 7 transaxle lower retaining bolts.
Tighten:
- Tighten the transaxle lower retaining bolts (1) to 73 N.m (54 lb ft).
- Tighten the transaxle lower retaining bolts (2) to 31 N.m (23 lb ft).
- Tighten the transaxle lower retaining bolt (3) to 21 N.m (15 lb ft).

Fig 3: Installing Transaxle Upper & 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 4: Installing Transaxle Mounting Bracket & 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 60 N.m (44 lb ft).

Fig 5: Installing Rear Damping Block & Retaining Bolts

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Install the 2 rear damping block retaining bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the rear damping block retaining bolts to 55 N.m (41 lb ft).
Install the rear damping block from the front cross member.

Fig 6: Installing Rear Mounting Bracket & Bolts

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Install the 3 rear mounting bracket bolts and the bracket.
Tighten: Tighten the rear mounting bracket bolts to 80 N.m (59 lb ft).
Install the damping block connection nut and bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the damping block connection nut and bolt to 80 N.m (59 lb ft).

Fig 7: Installing Clutch Release Cylinder & Retaining Bolts

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Install the clutch release cylinder retaining bolts and the clutch release cylinder.
Tighten: Tighten the clutch release cylinder retaining bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

Fig 8: Backup Lamp Switch & Speedometer Speed Sensor Electrical Connector

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Fig 9: Transaxle Rear Mounting Bracket

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Remove the J 28467-B .
Install the drive axle shaft. Refer to Inner Axle Shaft Replacement - Front Drive Axle .
Install the shift linkage assembly. Refer to Shift Control Linkage Replacement .
Install the battery and battery tray.
Inspect the fluid level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Level Inspection .