Part 1
TransaxleInstallation (Steps 1-27)
Special Tool(s)
Special Tool(s):
Material
Material:
All vehicles
1. NOTE: Lubricate the torque converter pilot hub with multi-purpose grease.
Check the installation depth of the torque converter.
1 Lay a steel straightedge on the automatic transaxle flange.
2 Check the installation depth between the transaxle flange and the torque converter centering spigot for the correct clearance.
2. Install the selector lever cable bracket and the 2 bolts.
^ Tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the transaxle support insulator bracket.
^ Tighten to 80 Nm (59 ft. lbs.).
4. If the transaxle was replaced, install the transaxle opening cover.
5. Remove the special tool.
6. CAUTION: Make sure that the dowel pins are installed in the engine block prior to installing the transaxle or damage to the transaxle can occur.
Position the transaxle on the dowel pins.
7. Note the location of the different length bolts and install the 5 transaxle-to-engine bolts.
^ Tighten to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
8. Install the 3 transaxle-to-engine bolts.
^ Tighten to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
9. Remove the transmission jack and the safety strap from the transaxle.
10. Using the special tools, raise the engine and transaxle assembly slightly to install rear mount.
11. Install the transaxle support insulator bolt and the nuts.
1 Tighten to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
2 Tighten to 150 Nm (111 ft. lbs.).
12. Remove the special tools.
13. Install the RH front impact severity sensor. For additional information, refer to Air Bag Systems.
14. Install the transmission fluid cooler tubes on the transaxle and slide the latches to the locked position.
15. Install the secondary latches.
16. Install the upper transaxle-to-engine bolts.
^ Tighten to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
17. Position the electrical connector bracket and install the nut.
^ Tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
18. Install the electrical connector bracket nut.
^ Tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
19. Connect the output shaft speed (OSS) sensor electrical connector.
20. CAUTION: The roll restrictor bolts are different lengths. If the long bolt is used to hold the roll restrictor to the subframe, damage to the steering rack may occur.
Install the engine roll restrictor.
1 Position the roll restrictor in place and loosely install the bolt.
2 Install the bolt. Tighten both roll restrictor bolts.
- Tighten to 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs.).
21. CAUTION: Only rotate the engine in a clockwise direction or engine damage will occur.
NOTE: Only install new self-locking nuts.
Install 4 new torque converter-to-flexplate nuts.
^ Tighten to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
22. Install the starter isolator.
23. Install the starter motor and the 2 bolts.
^ Tighten to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).
24. Connect the bracket to the starter stud.
^ Tighten to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
25. Install the wiring harness retainer on the starter motor studbolt.
26. Connect the starter motor electrical connectors.
1 Tighten to 12 Nm (9 ft. lbs.).
2 Tighten to 5 Nm (44 inch lbs.).
27. Install the LH drive halfshaft in the transaxle and position it in the wheel hub.
