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Transmission Case: Installation

  1. Check the projection (A) of the knock pins.
    NOTE: When attached on the transmission case side, install on the converter case side.

    Specification: 

    8.5 - 9.5 mm (0.33 - 0.37 in)

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  2. Install new O-rings to the application pressure pipe (A), release pressure pipe (B) and lubrication pipe (C).
    NOTE:
    • Apply CVTF to the O-rings.
    • Make sure that the lubrication pipe (C) is installed vertically.
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  3. Set the application pressure pipe.
    NOTE: Set so that the application pressure pipe is positioned vertically.
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  4. Apply liquid gasket to the mating surface of the converter case as shown in the figure, and temporarily install the transmission case.
    CAUTION: Install each pipe while confirming that its location is correct.
    NOTE:
    • Before applying liquid gasket, degrease the liquid gasket seal surface of the transmission case and converter case.
    • Install within 5 min. after applying liquid gasket.

    Preparation items: 

    Liquid gasket: THREE BOND 1215B or equivalent

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  5. Tighten the bolts which hold the transmission case.

    Tightening torque: 

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

  6. Install the CVTF pipe using a new O-ring.
    NOTE:
    • Apply CVTF to the O-rings.
    • The smaller opening side of CVTF pipe should be inserted first.
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  7. Install the reduction driven gear. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>REDUCTION DRIVEN GEAR>INSTALLATION .
  8. Install the transmission control device. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>TRANSMISSION CONTROL DEVICE>INSTALLATION .
  9. Install the transmission harness. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>TRANSMISSION HARNESS>INSTALLATION .
  10. Install the secondary speed sensor. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>SECONDARY SPEED SENSOR>INSTALLATION .