Transmission Installation
- Flush the ATF cooler (see ATF Cooler Flushing ).
- Install the transmission lower mounts (A).
- Install the torque converter assembly (A) on the mainshaft (B) with a new O-ring (C).
- Install the 14 mm dowel pin (D) and 10 mm dowel pin (E) in the torque converter housing (F).
- Place the transmission on a jack, and raise it to engine level.
- Attach the transmission to the engine, then install the transmission housing mounting bolts.
- Install the front mount bracket.
- Install the engine stiffener mounting bolts (A).
- Attach the torque converter to the drive plate (B) with eight bolts (C). Rotate the crankshaft pulley as necessary to tighten the bolts to 1/2 of the specified torque, then to the final torque, in a crisscross pattern. After tightening the last bolt, check that the crankshaft rotates freely.
- Install the torque converter cover (D).
- Tighten the crankshaft pulley bolt as necessary (see Crankshaft Pulley Removal and Installation ).
- Install new set ring (A) on the intermediate shaft (B).
- Clean the areas where the intermediate shaft contacts the transmission (differential) with solvent or carburetor cleaner, and dry with compressed air.
Then install the intermediate shaft in the differential. While installing the intermediate shaft, be sure not to allow dust or other foreign particles to enter the transmission.
- Install a new set ring on the right driveshaft.
- Clean the areas where the left driveshaft contacts the transmission (differential) with solvent or carburetor cleaner, and dry with compressed air.
- Turn the right and left steering knuckle fully outward, and slide the left driveshaft into the differential until you feel its spring clip engage the side gear. Slide the right driveshaft into the intermediate shaft until you feel its spring clip engage the intermediate shaft.
- Install the right and left driveshaft. While installing the left driveshaft in the differential, be sure not to allow dust or other foreign particles to enter the transmission.
- Support the front subframe with the front subframe adapter (T/N EQS07AODSY0) and a jack, and lift it up the body.
- Loosely install the subframe mounting bolts (4) (A) and the 12 x 1.25 mm bolts (6) (B) with the stiffeners (C), then tighten the bolts to the specified torque by aligning all reference marks (D).
- Install the transmission lower mount nuts.
- Install the power steering fluid pipe (A) on the clamps (B), and install the power steering fluid pipe bracket (C).
- Install the rear mount mounting bolts (A).
- Install the steering gearbox mounting bolts (B) and the stiffener (C).
- Install the stiffener (A) and the steering gearbox mounting bolt (B) with nut (C).
- Install the steering gearbox mounting bolt (A) and the power steering fluid pipe bracket bolts (B).
- Install the power steering fluid return hose clip (C) on the bracket (D).
- Install the control lever (A) with the shift cable (B) on the control shaft (C). Do not bend the shift cable excessively.
- Install the lock bolt (D) with a new lock washer (E), then bend the lock washer tab against the bolt.
- Install the shift cable cover (F), then install the shift cable holder (G) on the shift cable cover.
- Install the ball joints on each lower arms (A) with the castle nuts (hex nuts) (B) and spring pins (C).
- Install the nut (D) to the ball joint pin (E) on the stabilizer link (F), then use a 6 mm Allen-type wrench (G), and tighten the nut to the specified torque.
- Install the exhaust pipe A (A) and the three way catalytic converter (B) assembly.
- Connect the oxygen sensor connectors (C), then install them on their connector brackets (D). Install the harnesses on the clamps (E).
- Install the splash shield.
- Install the transmission housing mounting bolts.
- Install and tighten the nut (A) on the front mount.
- Connect the vacuum tube (B).
- Remove the engine hanger.
- Connect the A/T gear position switch connector (A), then install it on its connector bracket (B).
- Connect the connectors to the countershaft speed sensor (C) and the 2nd clutch pressure switch (D). Do not allow, fluid, oil, dust, or other foreign particles to enter the connectors.
- Install the harness cover (A) on the transmission hanger (B), then install the connector bracket (C).
- Install the torque converter clutch solenoid valve/ shift solenoid valve A connector (D) on the harness cover, then connect the connector.
- Connect the connectors to the 3rd clutch pressure switch (A), mainshaft speed sensor (B), and A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valves A and B (C), then install the clamps on the clamp brackets. Do not allow fluid, oil, dust, or other foreign particles to enter the connectors.
- Connect the connectors to the shift solenoid valve B (A) and shift solenoid valve C (B), then install the clamp on the clamp bracket.
- Install the transmission ground cable terminal (C).
- Install the starter (D) on the torque converter housing. Connect the starter cables (E) to the starter, and install the harness clamp on the clamp bracket. Make sure the crimped side of the starter cable ring terminal is facing out.
- Connect the ATF cooler hoses (A) to the ATF cooler lines (B) (see ATF Cooler Hose Replacement ). Clamp the ATF cooler hose with the clamp (C) on the starter.
- Install the battery base bracket and battery base.
- Install the battery cable clamps, connector, and relay bracket on the battery base.
- Install the battery tray and battery, then secure the battery with its hold-down bracket.
- Install the intake air duct, resonator cover, and air cleaner housing assembly.
- Connect the ATF cooler hoses.
- Refill the transmission with ATF (see step 5 on ATF REPLACEMENT ).
- Connect the battery positive terminal, then connect the negative terminal.
- Set the parking brake. Start the engine, and shift the transmission through all gears three times.
- Check the shift lever operation, A/T gear position indicator operation, and shift cable adjustment.
- Check and adjust the front wheel alignment (see Wheel Alignment ).
- Reinstall the support rod of the hood to the proper location, and secure the windshield washer reservoir opening with the bolt.
- Start the engine and let it reach normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on) with the transmission in the P or N position, then turn it off and check the ATF level (see ATF LEVEL CHECK ).
- Do the PCM idle learn procedure (see PCM Idle Learn Procedure ).
- Do a road test (see Road Test ).
- Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter the radio station presets, and set the clock.
- Loosen the front mount nut after the road test, then retighten the nut to the specified torque.
NOTE:
NOTE:
To prevent damage to the control lever, be sure to install the shift cable holder after installing the shift cable cover to the torque converter housing.