Automatic Transmission: Installation: Transaxle

Special Tool(s) 

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool

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1. Secure the transaxle on a high lift transmission jack. Apply multi-purpose grease to the torque converter pilot hub.
   Fig 2: Applying Multi-Purpose Grease To Torque Converter Pilot Hub

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2. Install the shift cable bracket and bolts.
   • Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
   Fig 3: Installing Shift Cable Bracket And Bolts

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3. If not previously installed, install the heat shield.
   Fig 4: Installing Heat Shield

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4. If not previously installed, install the rear engine support bracket.
   • Tighten to 62 Nm (46 lb-ft).
   Fig 5: Installing Rear Engine Support Bracket

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5. Verify the position of the special tools.
   Fig 6: Verifying Position Of Special Tools

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6. Position the transaxle to the back of the engine.
7. Position the transaxle to the engine assembly, and install the transaxle retaining bolts.
   • Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
   Fig 7: Installing Transaxle Retaining Bolts

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8. Install the oil pan-to-transaxle case bolt.
   • Tighten to 62 Nm (46 lb-ft).
   Fig 8: Installing Oil Pan-To-Transaxle Case Bolt

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9. Install the oil pan-to-transaxle case bolt.
   • Tighten to 62 Nm (46 lb-ft).
   Fig 9: Installing Oil Pan-To-Transaxle Case Bolt

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10. Install the front lower retaining bolt.
    • Tighten to 62 Nm (46 lb-ft).
    Fig 10: Installing Front Lower Retaining Bolt

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11. Install the rear lower retaining bolt.
    • Tighten to 62 Nm (46 lb-ft).
    Fig 11: Installing Rear Lower Retaining Bolt

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12. Remove the high-lift transmission jack.
13. Connect the turbine shaft speed (TSS) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 12: Connecting Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) Sensor Electrical Connector

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14. Connect the output shaft speed (OSS) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 13: Connecting Output Shaft Speed (OSS) Sensor Electrical Connector

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15. Install the RH halfshaft.
    Fig 14: Installing RH Halfshaft

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16. Install the LH halfshaft.
    Fig 15: Installing LH Halfshaft

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NOTE: Locate and align the orange dot adjacent to the stud on the torque converter with the orange dot on the flexplate.
Fig 16: Installing Torque Converter Nuts
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17. Install 4 new torque converter nuts.
    • Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
18. Install the 2-piece transaxle housing cover.
    Fig 17: Installing Transaxle Housing Cover

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19. Install the pushpin for the inspection cover.
    Fig 18: Installing Pushpin For Inspection Cover

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20. Tighten the transaxle inspection cover bolt and pushpin.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    Fig 19: Tightening Transaxle Inspection Cover Bolt And Pushpin

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21. Install the starter motor.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    Fig 20: Installing Starter Motor

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22. Install the ground strap.
    • Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
    Fig 21: Installing Ground Strap

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23. Raise the subframe assembly into position. Connect the heat shield to the subframe.
24. Using a 19 mm (0.76 in) dowel, check the front subframe alignment.
    • The dowel should slide directly through the front subframe and body without tilting.
    Fig 22: Checking Front Subframe Alignment

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25. Install the sway bar assembly.
    Fig 23: Installing Sway Bar Assembly

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26. Install 2 bolts for the RH sway bar retainer.
    • Tighten to 62 Nm (46 lb-ft).
    Fig 24: Installing Bolts For RH Sway Bar Retainer

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27. Install 2 bolts for the LH sway bar retainer.
    • Tighten to 62 Nm (46 lb-ft).
    Fig 25: Installing Bolts For LH Sway Bar Retainer

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28. Install the right rear subframe bolt.
    • Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
    Fig 26: Installing Right Rear Subframe Bolt

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29. Install the left rear subframe bolt.
    • Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
    Fig 27: Installing Left Rear Subframe Bolt

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30. Install the right front subframe bolt.
    • Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
    Fig 28: Installing Right Front Subframe Bolt

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31. Install the left front subframe bolt.
    • Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
    Fig 29: Installing Left Front Subframe Bolt

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32. Install the rear engine mount.
    • Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
    Fig 30: Installing Rear Engine Mount

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33. Install the front engine mount.
    • Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
    Fig 31: Installing Front Engine Mount

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34. Install the retainer for the power steering line.
    • Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
    Fig 32: Installing Retainer For Power Steering Line

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35. Install the retainer for the power steering hose.
    Fig 33: Installing Retainer For Power Steering Hose

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36. Install the nuts for the power steering rack.
    • Tighten to 133 Nm (98 lb-ft).
    Fig 34: Installing Nuts For Power Steering Rack

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37. Connect the RH knuckle assembly.
    1. Connect the RH tie rod assembly.
       • Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
    2. Connect the RH sway bar assembly.
       • Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
    3. Install the RH pinch bolt.
       • Tighten to 62 Nm (46 lb-ft).
    Fig 35: Installing RH Pinch Bolt

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38. Connect the LH knuckle assembly.
    1. Connect the LH tie rod assembly.
       • Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
    2. Connect the LH sway bar assembly.
       • Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
    3. Install the LH pinch bolt.
       • Tighten to 62 Nm (46 lb-ft).
    Fig 36: Installing LH Pinch Bolt

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39. Install the catalytic converter assembly. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM .
40. Install the rear transaxle mount nut.
    • Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
    Fig 37: Installing Rear Transaxle Mount Nut

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41. Install the anti-roll bracket and the 4 bolts.
    • Tighten to 62 Nm (46 lb-ft).
    Fig 38: Installing Anti-Roll Bracket And Bolts

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42. Install the 2 transaxle retaining bolts.
    • Tighten to 62 Nm (46 lb-ft).
    Fig 39: Installing Transaxle Retaining Bolts

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43. Connect the transaxle fluid cooler tubes.
    Fig 40: Connecting Transaxle Fluid Cooler Tubes

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44. Install the retaining clips.
    Fig 41: Installing Retaining Clips

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45. Install the upper transaxle fluid filler tube and bolt.
    • Tighten to 14 Nm (10 lb-ft).
    Fig 42: Installing Upper Transaxle Fluid Filler Tube And Bolt

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46. Install the oil filler cap.
    Fig 43: Installing Oil Filler Cap

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47. Install the hood latch.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
    Fig 44: Installing Hood Latch

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48. Install the front upper radiator shield.
    Fig 45: Installing Front Upper Radiator Shield

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49. Install the air intake tube.
    Fig 46: Installing Air Intake Tube

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50. Install the passenger compartment air intake box.
    Fig 47: Installing Passenger Compartment Air Intake Box

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51. Install the wiper arm and pivot assembly. For additional information, refer to WINDSHIELD WIPER .
52. Install the hood.
53. Verify that the digital transmission range (TR) sensor is correctly adjusted. For additional information, refer to TRANSMISSION RANGE (TR) SENSOR ADJUSTMENT .
54. Install the manual control lever and nut.
    • Tighten to 13 Nm (10 lb-ft).
    Fig 48: Installing Manual Control Lever And Nut

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55. Reconnect the harness retainer.
    Fig 49: Reconnecting Harness Retainer

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56. Install the shift cable in the bracket.
    Fig 50: Installing Shift Cable In Bracket

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57. Connect the shift cable to the manual control lever.
    Fig 51: Connecting Shift Cable To Manual Control Lever

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58. Connect the electrical connectors.
    1. Connect the TR sensor electrical connector.
    2. Connect the transaxle electrical connector
    3. Connect the speed control electrical connector.
    Fig 52: Connecting Electrical Connector

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59. Install the air cleaner assembly. For additional information, refer to AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY .
    Fig 53: Installing Air Cleaner Assembly

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60. Install the air cleaner tube and tighten the hose clamps.
    Fig 54: 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.
61. Install the battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY & CHARGING SYSTEM .
62. Fill the transaxle using clean automatic transmission fluid.
63. Start the engine. Move the transaxle range selector lever through all positions. Check the fluid level. For additional information, refer to PRELIMINARY INSPECTION .