Turbo Model

Replace the differential side oil seal with a new part. < Refer 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 Special Tool 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 Gradually 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 With Torque Specifications
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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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Install the clutch housing cover bolts.
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: Identifying Special Tool Positioned On Engine Support Assembly
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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 tighten 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: Tightening Bolts Which Hold Torque Converter Clutch Assembly To Drive Plate
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3. Fit the plug to service hole.
Install the oil charge pipe.
NOTE: Use new O-rings.

Tightening torque:

38 N.m (3.9 kgf-m, 28.0 ft-lb)
Install the starter. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Starter. >
Install the engine hanger.
Tightening torque:

16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb)

Fig 9: Identifying Engine Hanger Rear With Mounting Bolts
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Install the pitching stopper bracket and transmission radio ground cord.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 10: Identifying Pitching Stopper Bracket With Mounting Nuts
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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 11: Pitching Stopper With Torque Specifications
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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 12: Identifying Special Tool Attached 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 13: Inserting Front Drive Shaft Into Transmission Securely By Pressing 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 14: Locating Front Arm Ball Joint Mounting 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 15: Locating Stabilizer Link To Front Arm Mounting Bolt
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Install the shift select cable onto the select lever. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Select Cable. >
Connect the ATF AT inlet and outlet hose to the pipe.
NOTE: Use new ATF AT inlet and outlet hoses.

Fig 16: Identifying ATF AT Inlet And Outlet Hoses
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Install the propeller shaft. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Propeller Shaft. >
Install the heat shield cover. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Heat Shield Cover. >
Install the center exhaust pipe. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Center Exhaust Pipe. >
Install the under cover. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Front Under Cover. >
Lower the vehicle.
Connect the following connectors and terminals.

Fig 17: Identifying Rear Oxygen Sensor Connector, Transmission Harness Connectors And Radio Ground Terminal
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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. < Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID . >
Install the ATF level gauge.

Fig 18: Identifying Oil Charge Pipe
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Install the intercooler.
Connect the battery ground terminal.
Check the differential gear oil level. < Refer to INSPECTION , Differential Gear Oil. >
Check the select lever operation. < Refer to INSPECTION , Inhibitor Switch. >
Bleed the air of control valve. < Refer to PROCEDURE , Air Bleeding of Control Valve. >
Check the ATF level. < Refer to INSPECTION , Automatic Transmission Fluid. >
Perform the diagnosis again. < Refer to PROCEDURE , Learning Control. >
Perform the road test. < Refer to ROAD TEST . >