Automatic Transmission Assembly: Installation

Attach the ST to converter case.
ST 498277200 STOPPER SET

Fig 1: Connecting Stopper Set To Converter Case
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Replace the front differential side retainer oil seal. Refer to REPLACEMENT .
NOTE:
- Be sure to replace the differential side retainer oil seal with a new part whenever the front drive shaft is removed from the transmission.
- When a new differential side retainer oil seal has been installed, replacement is not required.
Install the cushion rubber on the transmission.
Tightening torque:

40 N.m (4.1 kgf-m, 29.5 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Identifying Cushion Rubber
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Mount the transmission onto the transmission jack.
Strike and bend the transmission hanger of transmission rear with a soft rubber hammer etc. so that it gets in contact with the transmission case.
CAUTION: Do not apply extra overload or impact to the transmission case.

Fig 3: Bending Transmission Hanger Of Transmission Rear
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While lifting up the transmission gradually, install the transmission to the engine.
CAUTION: This operation requires at least two persons.

NOTE: Keep the engine level.
Install the two engine connecting bolts and two nuts (lower side).
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 4: Locating Transmission Connecting Bolts And Nuts
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Secure the transmission rear crossmember to the vehicle body.
Tightening torque:

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

T2: 75 N.m (7.6 kgf-m, 55.3 ft-lb)

Fig 5: Transmission Rear Crossmember Bolts And Nuts With Torque Specifications
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Install the hanger bracket.
Tightening torque:

23 N.m (2.3 kgf-m, 17.0 ft-lb)

Fig 6: Identifying Hanger Bracket
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Remove the transmission jack.
Lower the vehicle.
Remove the ST (ENGINE HANGER).
Install the three engine mounting bolts (upper side).
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 7: Locating Engine Mounting Bolts
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Install the left and right transmission mounting brackets.
NOTE:
- Install to the left side of vehicle first because the engine inclines to the left.
- Temporarily tighten the bolt arrowed in the figure.
Tightening torque:

75 N.m (7.6 kgf-m, 55.3 ft-lb)

Fig 8: Locating Transmission Mounting Brackets Bolts
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Set the ST to vehicle body and lift up the engine unit slightly.
ST1 99099AJ000 ENGINE HANGER

ST2 99099AJ010 CHAIN BALANCER
CAUTION:
- Set so that the chain sling does not contact the engine parts.
- Set the arms of ST (ENGINE HANGER) at the locations shown in the figure.
  
  Fig 9: Engine Hanger Arms Setting Location
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Remove the bolts from ST (SPECIAL TOOL FB).

Fig 10: Locating Automatic Transmission Assembly Mounting Bolts
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Remove the bolt and nut to remove ST (SPECIAL TOOL FB).

Fig 11: Locating Transmission Mounting Bracket Mounting Nut And Bolt
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Temporarily attach the front cushion rubber with bolts.

Fig 12: Locating Front Cushion Rubber Bolts
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Install the bolt and nut to the front cushion rubber.

Fig 13: Locating Front Cushion Rubber Mounting Bolt And Nut
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Tighten the bolts and nuts of front cushion rubber.
NOTE: Always start tightening from the bolts on the engine side.

Tightening torque:

T1: 25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)

T2: 45 N.m (4.6 kgf-m, 33.2 ft-lb)

Fig 14: Front Cushion Rubber Mounting Bolt And Nut With Torque Specifications
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Remove the ST (ENGINE HANGER and CHAIN SLING).
Install the nut to the transmission mounting bracket.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 15: Locating Transmission Mounting Bracket Nut
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Install the main fan and sub fan.
Remove the ST (STOPPER SET) from converter case.
Match the torque converter screw hole with drive plate hole to install the bolt.
CAUTION:
- Do not drop the mounting bolt in the converter housing.
- Do not damage the mounting bolt.
Tightening torque:

25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)
Install the remaining three bolts by rotating the crank pulley a little at a time in the same direction as engine revolution.
Tightening torque:

25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)
Install the service hole plug.

Fig 16: Identifying Service Hole Plug
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Install the starter. Refer to INSTALLATION .
Lift up the vehicle.
Tighten the single mounting bolt of transmission mounting bracket.
Tightening torque:

75 N.m (7.6 kgf-m, 55.3 ft-lb)

Fig 17: Locating Transmission Mounting Brackets Bolts
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Set the ST to side retainer.
ST 28399SA010 OIL SEAL PROTECTOR

Fig 18: Setting Oil Seal Protector To Side Retainer
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Replace the circlip of the drive shaft with a new part.
Insert the front drive shaft spline section into transmission and remove the ST (OIL SEAL PROTECTOR).
Insert the drive shaft into the transmission securely by pressing the housing from outside of the vehicle.
Install the CVTF CVT inlet hose and CVTF CVT outlet hose.
NOTE: Use new CVTF CVT inlet hose and CVTF CVT outlet hose.

Fig 19: Identifying CVTF CVT Inlet And Outlet Hose
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Insert the ball joint into housing and secure with bolt.
Tightening torque:

50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
- Do not apply grease to the tapered portion of ball stud.
- Before tightening, make sure the lower side of housing and stepped section of ball joint are in contact.
Install the stabilizer link.
Tightening torque:

60 N.m (6.1 kgf-m, 44.3 ft-lb)
Connect the tie-rod end and knuckle arm, and attach the castle nut.
Tightening torque:

27 N.m (2.75 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb)

CAUTION: When connecting, do not hit the cap at the bottom of tie-rod end with hammer.
After tightening the castle nut to the specified tightening torque, tighten it further within 60° until the cotter pin hole is aligned with slot in the nut. Fit the cotter pin into the nut, and then bend the pin to lock.

Fig 20: Identifying Cotter Pin, Tie-Rod End And Castle Nut
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Install the propeller shaft. Refer to INSTALLATION .
Install the universal joint. Refer to INSTALLATION .
Install the plate assembly to transmission.
Tightening torque:

25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)

Fig 21: Locating Plate Assembly Mounting Bolts
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Install the washer and snap pin to the shifter arm.

Fig 22: Identifying Shifter Arm, Snap Pin, Select Cable And Washer
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Install the center exhaust cover.
Tightening torque:

18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)

Fig 23: Identifying Center Exhaust Cover
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Install the center exhaust pipe. Refer to INSTALLATION .
Install the under cover.
Lower the vehicle.
Connect the engine harness.
Attach the harness connector bracket.
Tightening torque:

7.5 N.m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

Fig 24: Locating Engine Harness Connector Bracket Mounting Bolt
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Connect the following harness connectors.
- Transmission harness connectors
- Transmission radio ground terminal
- Inhibitor harness connector
Tightening torque:

13 N.m (1.3 kgf-m, 9.6 ft-lb)

Fig 25: Identifying Transmission Harness Connectors, Transmission Radio Ground Terminal And Inhibitor Harness Connector
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Install the battery cable bracket, and install the battery cable clip to the bracket.
Tightening torque:

7.5 N.m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

Fig 26: Locating Battery Cable Clip And Bracket
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Attach the grille bracket.

Fig 27: Locating Grille Bracket Clips
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Install the air intake boot assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION .
Install the air intake duct. Refer to INSTALLATION .
Install the front wheels. Refer to INSTALLATION .
Connect the battery ground terminal.
Refill differential gear oil to adjust the differential gear oil amount. Refer to DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL .
Refill CVTF to adjust the CVTF amount. Refer to CVTF .
Perform the operation of AT learning mode. Refer to LEARNING CONTROL .
Execute the rear differential inspection mode. Refer to REAR DIFFERENTIAL INSPECTION MODE .
CAUTION:
Always execute the rear differential inspection mode at the replacement of the following.
- Replacement of transmission assembly
- Replacement of front differential hypoid gear set
Perform the road test to make sure there is no fault. Refer to INSPECTION .