Transmission Assembly: AWD: Installation

Note the following, and Install in the reverse order of removal.

• When installing A/T assembly to the engine assembly, be sure to check distance (A) to ensure it is within the reference value limit.

  Scale

  Straightedge

  Distance (A) : Refer to Torque Converter 

Fig 1: Measuring Distance
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• When installing A/T assembly to the engine assembly, attach the fixing bolts in accordance with the following standard.

  A : View from vehicle front

  (Circle with a black dot in the middle): Transmission to engine

  ⓧ : Engine to transmission

  Fig 2: Identifying A/T Assembly Bolts

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  BOLTS LENGTH AND TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Bolt No.	B	C
  Number of bolts	8	4
  Bolt length "mm (in)	65 (2.56)	35 (1.38)
  Tightening torque N.m (kg-m, ft-lb)	75 (7.7, 55)	46.6 (4.8, 34)

• Align the positions of tightening bolts for drive plate with those of the torque converter, and temporarily tighten the bolts. Then, tighten the bolts with the specified torque.
  CAUTION:

  • When turning crankshaft, turn it clockwise as viewed from the front of the engine.
  • When tightening the tightening bolts for the torque converter after fixing the crankshaft pulley bolts, be sure to confirm the tightening torque of the crankshaft pulley mounting bolts. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
  • After converter is installed to drive plate, rotate crankshaft several turns and check to be sure that A/T rotates freely without binding.
    Fig 3: Locating Drive Plate Bolts

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• Install crankshaft position sensor (POS). Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".