Transaxle Installation Note

CAUTION:

Verify that the torque converter stud bolts are inserted into the drive plate bolt holes, and install the transaxle installation bolts. Otherwise, the drive plate could be damaged.

Verify that the torque converter stud bolts are inserted into the drive plate bolt holes from the starter installation hole.

Fig 1: Identifying Torque Converter Stud Bolts
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Tighten the transaxle installation bolts.

Fig 2: Identifying Transaxle Bolts Length
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Bolt length
- Bolt A: approx. 50 mm {2.0 in}
- Bolt B: approx. 65 mm {2.6 in}
  Tightening torque
- 38-52 N.m {3.9-5.3 kgf.m, 29-38 ft.lbf}