Transaxle Assembly Removal and Installation: Installation

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

Fig 1: Identifying Transaxle Support Fixture DW260-010
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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 lb-ft).
- Tighten the lower engine-to-transaxle bolt (b) to 21 N.m (15 lb-ft).
- Tighten the lower engine-to-transaxle bolt (c) to 31 N.m (23 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Lower Engine-To-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 lb-ft).
Install the damping block connection bolt and nut (b).
Tighten:

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

Fig 3: Identifying Rear Transaxle Mounting Bracket Bolts
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Install the torque converter bolts.
Install the starter motor. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC AIDS .
Install the drive axle. Refer to DRIVE AXLE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

Fig 4: Identifying Torque Converter Bolts
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Install the oil cooler pipes from the transaxle. Refer to Oil Cooler Pipes/Hoses Removal and Installation .
Lower the vehicle.

Fig 5: Identifying Oil Cooler Pipe
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Install the left transaxle mounting bracket. Refer to Left Transaxle Mounting Bracket Removal and Installation .

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

Tighten the upper transaxle-to-engine bolts to 75 N.m (55 lb-ft).

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

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

Fig 9: Identifying Transaxle Wiring Harness
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Remove the engine support fixture DW110-060.
Install the battery. Refer to BATTERY AND BATTERY TRAY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Add the transaxle fluid. Refer to Transaxle Fluid Level Checking Procedure .
Connect the negative battery cable.

Fig 10: Identifying Engine Support Fixture DW110-060
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