Transmission, Removing And Installing: Installing

-- Check if the alignment sleeves are pressed into the engine flange.

-- Make sure the intermediate plate is seated correctly.

-- Make sure the torque converter is installed correctly. Refer to TORQUE CONVERTER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Further installation is performed in reverse order of the removal.

-- Lift the transmission carefully with the : 3282 and move it into its installation position.

-- Install the engine/transmission connecting bolts and tighten to the tightening specification.

-- Tighten the six converter nuts -arrow- with the : V/175 .

Fig 1: Locating Converter Nuts

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CAUTION:

If a nut falls into the opening for the torque converter, it must be removed again. If necessary, the transmission must be separated from the engine again.

-- Replace all bolts -1 and 2- for the left subframe mount.

Fig 2: Transmission Console And Bolts

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-- First install all new bolts by hand.

When installing, first attach the transmission bracket -A- to the transmission using the bolts -1-. Refer to OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME MOUNT .

-- Align the engine/transmission in its installation position. To do so, lift it until the transmission bracket is completely touching the transmission mount.

CAUTION:

There is a risk of damaging the threads in the transmission bracket by inserting the bolts at an angle.

Before installing the bolts -2-, the transmission bracket and transmission mount support arm must be absolutely parallel to each other. If necessary, lift the back of the transmission using the Engine and Gearbox Jack.

NOTE:

Install the engine/transmission mount free of tension. Refer to ENGINE, INSTALLING (CPLA, CPPA, CPKA, CPRA) or ENGINE, INSTALLING (DDSA, DDSB) .

-- Install the new bolts -2- for the left subframe mount in the transmission mount and tighten to the tightening specification. Refer to OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME MOUNT .

WARNING:

Only remove the Engine Support Bridge: 10-222A when all bolts on the right and left side of the subframe mount are tightened to the tightening specification.

-- First install the pendulum support on the transmission -B arrows- with new bolts and then on the subframe -arrow A-. Tightening Specification. Refer to OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME MOUNT (CPLA, CPPA, CPKA, CPRA) or OVERVIEW - ASSEMBLY MOUNT (DDSA, DDSB) .

Fig 3: Identifying Pendulum Support And Bolts

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Attach the driveshafts to the transmission. While doing so, attach the ball joints to the control arms. Refer to DRIVE AXLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- If removed, install the heat shield over the right driveshaft. Refer to DRIVE AXLE HEAT SHIELD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 4: Drive Axle Heat Shield

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-- Assemble the exhaust system and attach the exhaust system bracket to the subframe. Refer to OVERVIEW - EMISSIONS CONTROL (CPLA, CPPA, CPKA, CPRA) or OVERVIEW - EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM (DDSA, DDSB) .

-- Install the starter. Refer to STARTER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the clamps for the power steering line on the transmission. Refer to OVERVIEW - HYDRAULIC LINES AND RESERVOIR .

-- Connect the coolant hoses to the ATF cooler according the markings made during the removal.

-- Attach the selector lever cable to the transmission and adjust it. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE, CHECKING AND ADJUSTING .

-- Install the plenum chamber cover. Refer to PLENUM CHAMBER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the lock carrier trim and tighten the left and right lock carrier retaining bracket bolts -arrows-. Refer to OVERVIEW - LOCK CARRIER .

Fig 5: Identifying Bolts

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-- Install the battery tray and the battery. Refer to BATTERY TRAY, REMOVING AND INSTALLING and BATTERY, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Check the coolant level and fill if necessary. Refer to COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING (CPLA, CPPA, CPKA, CPRA) or COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING (DDSA, DDSB) .

-- Check the ATF level. Refer to ATF .

-- Install the left and right front wheel housing liners. Refer to FRONT WHEEL HOUSING LINER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

-- Attach the wheels. Refer to WHEEL BOLT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .

-- Install the engine cover with the air filter. Refer to ENGINE COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING (CPLA, CPPA, CPKA, CPRA) or ENGINE COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING (DDSA, DDSB) .

-- Perform the basic setting. To do so, connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.