Automatic Transaxle: Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Perform the following :

• Adjust the shift cable.
• Refill the transaxle with fluid.
• Refill the radiator with engine coolant.
• Bleed air from the cooling system with the heater valve open.
• Clean the battery posts and cable terminals with sandpaper, assemble them, and apply grease to prevent corrosion.

1. Lowering the vehicle or lifting up a jack, install the transaxle assembly.
2. Tighten the transaxle under mounting bolts.

   TORQUE:

   65-85 N.m (650-850 kgf.cm, 47.0-61.5 lb-ft)

3. Install the starter motor. See STARTING SYSTEM .

   TORQUE:

   65-85 N.m (650-850 kgf.cm, 47.0-61.5 lb-ft)

4. Tighten the transaxle under mounting bolts (A, B).

   TORQUE:46-53 N.m (460-530 kgf.cm, 33.3-38.3 lb-ft)

   Fig 1: Identifying Mounting Bolts (A) And Drive Plate Bolts (B)

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5. After removing a jack, insert the drive shafts. See DRIVESHAFT .
6. Install the sub frame. See FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM .
7. Tighten the roll stopper mounting bolts (A, B)

   TORQUE:

   90-110 N.m (900-1100 kgf.cm, 65.1-79.5 lb-ft)

   Fig 2: Identifying Roll Stopper Mounting Bolts (A)

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   Fig 3: Identifying Roll Stopper Mounting Bolts (B)

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8. Connect the return tube with a clamp. See MECHANICAL POWER STEERING SYSTEM .
9. Connect the lower arm, the tie rod end ball joint, the stabilizer bar link to the front knuckle. See FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM .
10. Connect the power steering pressure tube (A) to the power steering oil pump.
    Fig 4: Identifying Power Steering Pressure Tube (A)

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11. Install the under cover (A).
    Fig 5: Identifying Under Cover (A)

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12. Install the steering column joint bolt . See MECHANICAL POWER STEERING SYSTEM .
13. Install the front wheels and tires.
14. Tighten the transaxle insulator mounting bolt (A).

    TORQUE:

    90-110 N.m (900-1100 kgf.cm, 65.1-79.5 lb-ft)

    Fig 6: Identifying Insulator Mounting Bolt (A)

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15. Tighten the transaxle mounting bolts (B, C).

    TORQUE:

    65-85 N.m (650-850 kgf.cm, 47.0-61.5 lb-ft)

    Fig 7: Identifying Mounting Bolts (B, C)

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16. Remove the SST (09200-38001) holding the engine and transaxle assembly.
    Fig 8: Identifying Special Tool SST (09200-38001)

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17. Connect the transaxle oil cooler hoses (A) to the tubes (C) by fastening the clamps (B).
    Fig 9: Identifying Oil Cooler Hoses (A) Tubes (C) And Clamps (B)

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18. Install the shift cable by tightening the bolt (A) and clip (B).

    TORQUE:

    10-14 N.m (100-140 kgf.cm, 7.2-10.1 lb-ft)

    Fig 10: Identifying Shift Cable, Bolt (A) And Clip (B)

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19. Connect the transaxle wire harness connectors.
    1. Install the inhibitor switch connector (A).
       Fig 11: Identifying Inhibitor Switch Connector (A)

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    2. Install the solenoid valve connector (A).
       Fig 12: Identifying Solenoid Valve Connector (A)

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    3. Install the input speed sensor connector (A).
       Fig 13: Identifying Input Speed Sensor Connector (A)

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    4. Install the output speed sensor connector (A).
       Fig 14: Identifying Output Speed Sensor Connector (A)

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    5. Install the vehicle speed sensor connector (A).
       Fig 15: Identifying Vehicle Speed Sensor Connector (A)

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    6. Install the CKP sensor connector (A).
       Fig 16: Identifying CKP Sensor Connector (A)

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20. Install the battery tray (B) by tightening the four mounting bolts (A).
    Fig 17: Identifying Battery Tray (B) And Mounting Bolts (A)

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21. Connect the air cleaner hose (B) by fastening the clamp (A).
    Fig 18: Identifying Air Cleaner Hose (B) And Clamp (A)

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22. Install the air cleaner assembly (A).
    Fig 19: Identifying Air Cleaner Assembly (A)

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23. Install the air cleaner upper cover (B) by fastening the clips (A).
    Fig 20: Identifying Air Cleaner Upper Cover (B) And Clips (A)

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24. Connect the AFS connector (A).
    Fig 21: Identifying AFS Connector (A)

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25. Install the battery (A).
    Fig 22: Identifying Battery (A)

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