Installation Procedure
- 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 transaxle lower bolts (1, 2).
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 55-65 N.m (41-48 lb ft).
- Install the 2 rear damping block retaining bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 50-60 N.m (37-44 lb ft).
- Install the bracket, the 3 rear mounting bracket bolts (1), and the damping block connection nut.
Tighten:
- Tighten the bracket bolts to 55-65 N.m (41-48 lb ft).
- Tighten the connection nut and bolt to 75-85 N.m (55-63 lb ft).
- Install the 3 rear transaxle mounting bracket bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 45-55 N.m (33-41 lb ft).
- Install the front exhaust pipe nuts.
Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 25-35 N.m (18-25 lb ft).
- Install the clutch housing lower plate (2).
- Install the clutch housing lower plate bolts (1).
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 8-12 N.m (71-106 lb in).
- Install the drive axle. Refer to Inner Axle Shaft Replacement - Front Drive Axle .
- Install the front under longitudinal frames and stabilizer. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .
- Install the clutch cable to the transaxle mount (2).
- Install the cable to the wire clip (1).
- Install the clutch cable adjusting nut (3).
- Install the transaxle upper bolts (1, 2).
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 55-65 N.m (41-48 lb ft).
- Install the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement .
- Remove J 28467-B (1).
- Install the VSS.
- Install the VSS mounting bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 4-7 N.m (35-62 lb in).
- Connect the VSS connector.
- Install the radiator lower hose and CKP sensor.
Tighten:
- Tighten the hose bolt to 8-15 N.m (70-132 lb in).
- Tighten the sensor bolt (3) to 5-8 N.m (44-70 lb in).
- Connect the ground wire (1) and the backup lamp switch connector (3).
- Install the engine wiring harness bending strap.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 10-16 N.m (7-12 lb ft).
- Connect the shift cables to the cable bracket.
- Install the cable E-rings (4).
- Connect the select and shift cable (3).
- Install the washers (2).
- Install the shift cable pins (1).
- Install the drain plug (2).
Tighten: Tighten the drain plug to 25-30 N.m (18-22 lb ft).
- Remove the oil level plug (1).
- Fill recommended fluid to the proper level.
Specification:
- The classification is 75W-85 (GL-4).
- The capacity is 2.1 liters (2.21 quarts).
- Install the oil level plug (1).
Tighten: Tighten the oil level plug to 25-30 N.m (18-22 lb ft).
- Adjust the clutch cable.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
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