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Removal & Installation: Installation

  1. To install transaxle, reverse removal procedure. Adjust accelerator and selector cables.
  2. Tighten axle shaft-to-flange bolts to 33 ft. lbs. (45 N.m). Tighten torque converter-to-drive plate bolts to 26 ft. lbs. (35 N.m). Tighten transaxle-to-engine bolts to 55 ft. lbs. (75 N.m).


  1. To install transaxle, reverse removal procedures. Ensure torque converter is fully seated in transaxle and all linkage is properly installed and adjusted.
  2. Tighten transaxle-to-engine bolts to 41 ft. lbs. (55 N.m). Tighten converter-to-drive plate bolts to 22 ft. lbs. (30 N.m). Tighten inner CV joint flange bolts to 33 ft. lbs. (45 N.m).


  1. To install transaxle, reverse removal procedure. Ensure torque converter is fully seated on one-way clutch support. Distance from engine mating surface to end of converter hub should be at least 3/8".
  2. Adjust accelerator and selector cable linkages. Tighten transaxle-to-engine bolts to 41 ft. lbs. (55 N.m).
  3. Tighten converter-to-drive plate bolts to 22 ft. lbs. (30 N.m). Tighten axle shaft flange bolts to 33 ft. lbs. (45 N.m).
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