Transaxle Assembly Removal and Installation: Installation

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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.
Install the seven transaxle lower retaining bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the transaxle lower retaining bolts (a) to 73 N.m (54 lb-ft).

Tighten the transaxle lower retaining bolt (b) to 31 N.m (23 lb-ft).

Tighten the transaxle lower retaining bolts (c) to 21 N.m (15 lb-ft).

Fig 1: Installing Transaxle Lower 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 2: Installing Transaxle Upper Retaining 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 48 N.m (35 lb-ft).

Fig 3: Installing Transaxle Upper Mounting Bracket Bolts And Bracket
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Install the two rear damping block retaining bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the rear damping block retaining bolts to 68 N.m (50 lb-ft).
Install the rear damping block from the front cross member.

Fig 4: Installing Rear Damping Block From Front Cross Member
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Install the three rear mounting bracket bolts and the bracket.
Tighten

Tighten the rear mounting bracket bolts to 90 N.m (66 lb-ft).
Install the damping block connection nut and bolt.
Tighten

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

Fig 5: Installing Rear Mounting Bracket Bolts And Bracket
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Connect the clutch release cylinder pipe.

Fig 6: Connecting Clutch Release Cylinder Pipe
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Connect the speedometer speed sensor electrical connector.
Connect the backup lamp switch electrical connector.

Fig 7: Connecting Backup Lamp Switch Electrical Connector
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Remove the engine support fixture J-28467-B.
Install the drive axle shaft. Refer to "DRIVE AXLE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION: FOR MANUAL TRANSAXLE ".
Install the shift linkage assembly. Refer to "SHIFT LINKAGE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION :".
Install the battery and battery tray. Refer to "BATTERY AND BATTERY TRAY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION :".
Inspect the fluid level. Refer to "CHECKING FLUID LEVEL :".

Fig 8: Installing Shift Linkage Assembly
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