Automatic Transmission Assembly: Installation

1. ST 498277200 STOPPER SET 

Fig 1: Installing (ST) To Torque Converter Clutch Case

1. Gradually raise transmission with transmission jack.
Fig 2: Installing Transmission To Engine

2. Engage them at splines.

Tightening torque: 

1. T1:  34 N.m (3.5 kgf-m, 25.3 ft-lb)
2. T2:  69 N.m (7.0 kgf-m, 51 ft-lb)

Fig 3: Installing Transmission Rear Crossmember

1. Tightening torque:  50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)

Fig 4: Tightening Nuts On Lower Side Of Transmission To Engine

1. Tightening torque:  50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)

Fig 5: Tightening Bolts On Right Upper Side Of Transmission To Engine

1. Tighten bolts which hold torque converter to drive plate.
2. Tighten other bolts while rotating the engine by using ST.

   2200 cc vehicles: 

   1. ST 499977300 CRANK PULLEY WRENCH

   2500 cc vehicles: 

   1. ST 499977100 CRANK PULLEY WRENCH
   CAUTION: Be careful not to drop bolts into torque converter housing.
   1. Tightening torque:  25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)
   Fig 6: Installing Torque Converter To Drive Plate

   
3. Clog plug onto service hole.

Tightening torque: 

1. T1:  49 N.m (5.0 kgf-m, 36.2 ft-lb)
2. T2:  57 N.m (5.8 kgf-m, 42 ft-lb)

Fig 8: Installing Pitching Stopper

1. Lift-up the vehicle.
2. Install front drive shaft into transmission.
3. Drive spring pin into chamfered hole of drive shaft.
   CAUTION: Always use a new spring pin.
   Fig 9: Driving Spring Pin Into Chamfered Hole Of Drive Shaft

   
4. Install ball joints of lower arm into knuckle arm of housing, and tighten installing bolts.

1. Tightening torque:  49 N.m (5.0 kgf-m, 36 ft-lb)

Fig 10: Installing Lower Ball Joints Into Knuckle Arm Of Housing

1. Tightening torque:  25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)

Fig 11: Installing Stabilizer Clamps Onto Front Crossmember

1. Install selector cable to range select lever.
2. Install cable clamp to plate assembly.

   Tightening torque: 

   1. T:  32 N.m (3.3 kgf-m, 24 ft-lb)
   Fig 12: Install Shift Selector Cable Onto Selector Lever

   
3. Install snap pin to range select lever.
   Fig 13: Installing Snap Pin To Range Select Lever

   

1. Install propeller shaft into transmission.
2. Tighten bolts which install propeller shaft onto companion flange of rear differential.

   Tightening torque: 

   1. T:  31 N.m (3.2 kgf-m, 23.1 ft-lb)
   Fig 15: Installing Propeller Shaft Onto Companion Flange Of Rear Differential

   
3. Install center bearing bracket on body.

1. Tightening torque: 
   1. T:  52 N.m (5.3 kgf-m, 38.3 ft-lb)

Fig 16: Installing Center Bearing Bracket On Body

1. Install heat shield cover.
   Fig 17: Installing Heat Shield Cover

   
2. Install rear exhaust pipe to muffler.
   1. Tightening torque:  48 N.m (4.9 kgf-m, 35.4 ft-lb)
   Fig 18: Installing Rear Exhaust Pipe To Muffler

   
3. Install hanger bracket on right side of transmission.
   Fig 19: Installing Hanger Bracket On Right Side Of Transmission

   
4. Install front exhaust pipe onto engine.
   1. Tightening torque:  30 N.m (3.1 kgf-m, 22.4 ft-lb)
   Fig 20: Installing Front Exhaust Pipe Onto Engine

   
5. Install center exhaust pipe to rear exhaust pipe.
   1. Tightening torque:  18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 ft-lb)
   Fig 21: Installing Center Exhaust Pipe To Rear Exhaust Pipe

   
6. Tighten bolt which installs center exhaust pipe to hanger bracket.
   1. Tightening torque:  35 N.m (3.6 kgf-m, 26.0 ft-lb)
   Fig 22: Installing Center Exhaust Pipe To Hanger Bracket

   
7. Connect connector to rear oxygen sensor.
   Fig 23: Connecting Rear Oxygen Sensor Connector

   

1. Transmission harness connectors
   Fig 25: Connecting Transmission Harness Connectors

   
2. Transmission ground terminal
3. Front oxygen sensor connector
   Fig 26: Connecting Front Oxygen Sensor Connector

   

1. Install starter onto transmission case, and connect connectors and terminals.
2. Tighten bolt and nut which install starter onto transmission.

1. Tightening torque:  50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)

Fig 27: Installing Starter

1. Recommended fluid: 
   1. Dexron IIE or Dexron III type automatic transmission fluid
2. Fluid capacity: 
   1. 2200 cc:  8.4 - 8.7 l (8.9 - 9.2 US qt, 7.4 - 7.7 Imp qt)
   2. 2500 cc:  9.3 - 9.6 l (9.8 - 10.1 US qt, 8.2 - 8.4 Imp qt)