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Transmission Control Device: Installation

  1. Install a new oil seal using ST.
    NOTE: Apply CVTF to the press-fitting area.

    Preparation tool: 

    ST: INSTALLER (18657AA000)

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  2. Install the parking rod to the manual plate.
  3. Set the manual plate (A) and parking rod (B) as a single unit.
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  4. Install the detent spring.
    NOTE: Make sure that the positioning hole of the detent spring is inserted into the pin (a).

    Tightening torque: 

    7 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 5.2 ft-lb)

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  5. Install the shifter arm shaft.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the oil seal.
    NOTE:
    • Apply CVTF to the oil seal lip.
    • While raising the detent spring with the manual plate, insert the shifter arm shaft.

    Tightening torque: 

    7 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 5.2 ft-lb)

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  6. Install a new spring pin.
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  7. Install the inhibitor switch. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>INHIBITOR SWITCH>INSTALLATION .
  8. Install the oil pan. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>OIL PAN>INSTALLATION .
  9. Install the parking pawl. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>PARKING PAWL>INSTALLATION .