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Repair Procedures: Installation

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  1. Installation is the reverse of removal.
CAUTION: If the oil seal on the transaxle case side is damaged and fluid is leaking, replace the oil seal with a new unit. When installing the new oil seal, use the specialized tool (oil seal installer, 09453-3L240).
NOTE: After replacement or reinstallation procedure of the automatic transaxle assembly, must perform procedures below.
  • Adding automatic transaxle fluid. Refer to HYDRAULIC SYSTEM (FLUID) .
  • After servicing the automatic transaxle or TCM, clear the diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) using the GDS tool. Diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) cannot be cleared by disconnecting the battery.
  • When deleting diagnostic trouble code, use the GDS as possible.
  • When replacing the automatic transaxle, reset the automatic transaxle's values by using the GDS.
  • Perform TCM learning after replacing the transaxle to prevent slow transaxle response, jerky acceleration and jerky startup. Refer to ADJUSTMENT .
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