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Main Control - Pump: Installation

Install the pump assembly and main control valve body onto the pump shaft.

Fig 1: Installing Pump Assembly And Main Control Valve Body
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Rotate the pump assembly and main control valve body to connect the manual valve link with the manual valve.

CAUTION: Do not use the bolts to draw pump assembly and main control valve body onto the chain cover case. Component damage may occur.

Fig 2: Installing Pump Assembly And Main Control Valve Body Bolts

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Install the pump assembly and main control valve body. Using the special tools, loosely install the bolts.
Remove the special tools and install the two bolts in their place. Tighten all the bolts in the sequence shown.

Fig 3: Pump Assembly And Main Control Valve Body Bolts Tightening Sequence
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Install the transaxle wire harness and retaining clip into the separator plate.
Connect the electrical connectors.

Fig 4: Connecting Electrical Connectors
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NOTE: The transaxle side cover gasket is reusable if not torn or ripped.

Fig 5: Inspecting Transaxle Side Cover Gasket

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Remove the gasket. Clean and inspect the gasket, reinstall into the pan.
Install the side cover, gasket and bolts.

Fig 6: Installing Transaxle Side Cover
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Install the rear transaxle support insulator bracket.

Fig 7: Installing Rear Transaxle Support Insulator Bracket
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Position the transaxle support insulator in place and loosely install the bolt and nut.

Fig 8: Installing Transaxle Support Insulator
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Tighten the retaining bolt and nut.

Fig 9: Tightening Transaxle Support Insulator Bolt
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Install the upper main control cover bolts.

Fig 10: Installing Upper Main Control Cover
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Remove the special tools.

Fig 11: Removing Special Tools
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Remove the special tool (rear of engine compartment).

Fig 12: Removing Special Tool From Rear Of Engine Compartment
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Remove the special tool (front of engine compartment).

Fig 13: Removing Special Tool Front Of Engine Compartment
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Install the oil filler cap.

Fig 14: Installing Oil Filler Cap
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Install the hood latch.

Fig 15: Installing Hood Latch
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Install the passenger compartment air intake box.

Fig 16: Installing Passenger Compartment Air Intake Box
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Install the air intake tube.

Fig 17: Installing Air Intake Tube
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Install the front upper radiator shield.

Fig 18: Installing Front Upper Radiator Shield
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Connect the electrical connectors.
1. Connect the digital transmission range (TR) sensor electrical connector.
2. Connect the transaxle electrical connector.
3. Connect the speed control electrical connector.
Fig 19: Connecting Electrical Connectors
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Install the wiper arm and pivot assembly. For additional information, refer to WINDSHIELD WIPER
Install the air cleaner assembly. For additional information, refer to AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY .

Fig 20: Installing Air Cleaner Assembly
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Install the air cleaner tube and tighten the clamps.

Fig 21: Installing Air Cleaner Tube
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NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive shift strategy.

Install the battery tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY & CHARGING SYSTEM .
Fill the transaxle assembly with one quart of clean automatic transmission fluid.
Start the engine. Move the transaxle range selector lever through all positions. Check the fluid level. For additional information, refer to Fluid Level and Condition Check under PRELIMINARY INSPECTION .