Repair procedures: Installation

Install the transaxle lower mounting bolts (A-3ea) after fitting the transaxle assembly into the engine assembly.
Tightening torque :

35~50Nm (3.5~5.0kgf.m, 25.3~36.2lb-ft)

Fig 1: Identifying Transaxle Lower Mounting Bolts
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Supporting the sub frame (A) with a jack and the Special tool (09624-38000), install the mounting bolts. (refer to GENERAL INFORMATION - SUSPENSION SYSTEM )

Fig 2: Supporting Sub Frame With Jack And Special Tool (09624-38000)
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Install the muffler hanger rubber (A).

Fig 3: Identifying Muffler Hanger Rubber
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Install the rear roll stopper mounting bolt (A).

Fig 4: Identifying Rear Roll Stopper Mounting Bolt
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Install the front roll stopper mounting bolt (A).

Fig 5: Identifying Front Roll Stopper Mounting Bolt
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Connect the drive shafts from the transaxle. (refer to DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY )
Install the side cover.
Install the lower arm ball joint mounting nut, the stabilizer link mounting nut, and the tie rod end mounting nut to the front knuckles. (refer to FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM )
Install the front wheels and tires.
Install the under cover (A).

Fig 6: Identifying Under Cover
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Install the power steering return hose (A).

Fig 7: Identifying Power Steering Return Hose
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Remove the transaxle upper mounting bolts (A-2ea) and the starter motor mounting bolts (B-2ea).

Fig 8: Identifying Transaxle Upper Mounting Bolts
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Fig 9: Identifying Starter Motor Mounting Bolts
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Remove the transaxle support bracket bolts (A-3ea).

Fig 10: Identifying Transaxle Support Bracket Bolts
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Install the steering column shaft bolt. (refer to STEERING COLUMN - SHAFT )
Remove the special tool (09200-38001).
Install the power pump hose bolt (A).

Fig 11: Identifying Power Pump Hose Bolt
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Install the snap pin (A) and control cable bracket bolts (B-3ea).

Fig 12: Identifying Snap Pin
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Connect the vehicle speed sensor connector (A) and the back lamp switch connector (B).

Fig 13: Identifying Vehicle Speed Sensor Connector And Back Lamp Switch Connector
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Install the clutch release cylinder assembly (A).

Fig 14: Identifying Clutch Release Cylinder Assembly
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Install the ground wire by removing a bolt.

Fig 15: Identifying Ground Wire Bolt
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Install the battery tray (A).

Fig 16: Identifying Battery Tray
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Install the intake air hose and air cleaner assembly.

Fig 17: Identifying Intake Air Hose And Air Cleaner Assembly
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Install the battery (A).

Fig 18: Identifying Battery
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After completing the installation perform the following procedure;
1. Adjust the shift cable.
2. Refill the transaxle fluid.
3. Clean the battery posts and cable terminals with sandpaper and grease them to prevent corrosion before installing.