Transmission [For Transmission(S): 09MA]: Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. However, important steps should be named here:

-- Make sure the centering sleeves are seated correctly between engine and transmission.

-- Position the transmission, possibly readjusting the transmission mount.

-- Now, install an engine/transmission bolt.

-- Install all torque converter bolts and tighten them to specification. Refer to TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .

-- Tighten the transmission mount bracket -2- to transmission bolts to specification. Refer to FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Support Bracket Bolts

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-- Lift the engine/transmission, install the bolts -1- that attach the transmission mount to the bracket -2- and tighten them to specification. Refer to FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .

-- Install the bevel box. Refer to BEVEL BOX .

-- Adjust the selector lever cable. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE, ADJUSTING .

Do not grease the cable.

-- Replace the seals on the transmission fluid lines.

-- Check the transmission fluid level. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL, CHECKING AND FILLING .

-- Check the coolant level and fill if necessary. Refer to GENERAL INFORMATION .

-- Connect the vehicle diagnostic tester and press the perform basic setting button to perform a basic setting.

-- Press the → button.