Non-Turbo Model

Replace the differential side oil seal with a new part. < Ref. to DIFFERENTIAL SIDE RETAINER OIL SEAL . >
NOTE: When a new oil seal has been installed, replacement is not required.
Install the rear cushion rubber to the transmission assembly.
Tightening torque:

40 N.m (4.1 kgf-m, 29.5 ft-lb)
Attach the ST to the converter case.
ST 498277200 STOPPER SET

Fig 1: Attaching ST To Converter Case
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Strike and bend the transmission hanger of transmission rear with a rubber hammer etc. so that it gets in contact with the transmission case.
CAUTION: Do not apply excessive load or impact to the transmission case.

Fig 2: Bending Transmission Hanger Of Transmission Rear
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Install the transmission onto the engine.
1. Lift up the transmission gradually using transmission jack.
  
  Fig 3: Lifting Up Transmission Using Transmission Jack
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2. Insert the engine side stud bolt into the transmission bolt hole.
3. While raising the transmission jack gradually, turn the screw of engine support, then tilt the engine forward and connect.
Install the transmission rear crossmember.
Tightening torque:

T1: 35 N.m (3.6 kgf-m, 25.8 ft-lb)

T2: 70 N.m (7.1 kgf-m, 51.6 ft-lb)

Fig 4: Transmission Rear Crossmember Bolts With Torque Specification
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Remove the transmission jack.
Tighten the bolts and nuts which hold the lower side of transmission to the engine.
Tightening torque:

50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)

Fig 5: Locating Bolts And Nuts On Lower Side Of Transmission Gasket
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Lower the vehicle.
Tighten the bolts which hold the upper side of the transmission to the engine.
Tightening torque:

50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)

Fig 6: Locating Bolts On Upper Side Of Transmission Gasket
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Remove the ST from converter case.
NOTE: When removing the ST, be careful not to drop it into converter case.
Remove the ST.

Fig 7: Removing ST From Converter Case
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Install the torque converter clutch assembly to the drive plate.
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage the mounting bolts.
- Be careful not to drop bolts into the converter case.
1. Tighten the bolts which hold the torque converter clutch to the drive plate.
2. Place the wrench on the crank pulley bolt, and remove all the bolts while rotating the crank pulley a little bit at a time.
  Tightening torque:
  
  25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 8: Placing Wrench On Crank Pulley Bolt
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3. Fit the plug to service hole.
Install the oil charge pipe.
NOTE: Use new O-rings and bolts.

Tightening torque:

38 N.m (3.9 kgf-m, 28.0 ft-lb)

Fig 9: Locating Oil Charge Pipe Bolts
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Install the starter. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Starter. >
Install the engine ground terminals.
Tightening torque:

19 N.m (1.9 kgf-m, 14.0 ft-lb)

Fig 10: Locating Engine Ground Terminal Bolts
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Install the engine hanger rear.
Tightening torque:

21 N.m (2.1 kgf-m, 15.5 ft-lb)

Fig 11: Locating Engine Hanger Rear Bolts
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Connect the engine harness connector.
Install the pitching stopper bracket and transmission radio ground cord.
Tightening torque:

41 N.m (4.2 kgf-m, 30.2 ft-lb)

Fig 12: Pitching Stopper Bracket And Transmission Radio Ground Cord With Nuts And Bolts
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Install the pitching stopper.
Tightening torque:

T1 : 50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)

T2: 58 N.m (5.9 kgf-m, 42.8 ft-lb)

Fig 13: Pitching Stopper Bolt And Nut With Torque Specification
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Lift up the vehicle.
Replace the circlip of the front drive shaft with a new part.
Apply grease to the oil seal lip.
Attach the ST to side retainer.
ST 28399SA010 OIL SEAL PROTECTOR

Fig 14: Attaching ST To Side Retainer
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Align and insert the spline of the front drive shaft to the splines of the differential bevel gear, and remove the ST.
Insert the front drive shaft into the transmission securely by pressing the front housing from the outside.

Fig 15: Front Housing
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Install the ball joint into the front housing.
Tighten the attachment bolts.
Tightening torque:

50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)

Fig 16: Front Arm And Ball Joint With Bolt
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Attach the stabilizer link to the front arm.
Tightening torque:

45 N.m (4.6 kgf-m, 33.2 ft-lb)

Fig 17: Locating Front Arm Stabilizer Link Nut And Bolt
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Install the shift select cable onto the select lever. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Select Cable. >
Install the ATF cooler hose.
NOTE: Use a new ATF cooler hose.

Fig 18: ATF Cooler Hose
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Install the propeller shaft. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Propeller Shaft. >
Install the heat shield cover. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Heat Shield Cover. >
Install the center exhaust pipe. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Center Exhaust Pipe. >
Install the under cover. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Under Cover. >
Lower the vehicle.
Connect the transmission harness connector.

Fig 19: Transmission Harness Connector And Terminal With Bolt
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Fill transmission with ATF through the oil charge pipe until the fluid level is between the upper and lower level on the "COLD" side of the level gauge. < Ref. to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID . >
Install the ATF level gauge.
Install the air intake boot assembly.
Connect the battery ground terminal.
Check the differential gear oil level. < Ref. to INSPECTION , Differential Gear Oil. >
Check the select lever operation. < Ref. to INSPECTION , Inhibitor Switch. >
Bleed the air of control valve. < Ref. to PROCEDURE , Air Bleeding of Control Valve. >
Check the ATF level. < Ref. to INSPECTION , Automatic Transmission Fluid. >
Perform the diagnosis again. < Ref. to PROCEDURE , Learning Control. >
Perform the road test. < Ref. to ROAD TEST . >