Installation

1. On level ground, raise the vehicle and support it evenly on safety stands.
2. Install in the order shown in the image, referring to Installation Note.
3. Add the specified amount and type of transaxle oil. Service and Repair
4. Warm up the engine and transaxle, inspect for oil leakage, and check transaxle operation.




1. Transaxle
2. No.4 engine mount
3. No.2 engine mount
4. Clutch release cylinder
5. Engine mounting member
6. Starter
7. Manifold stay
8. Drive shaft
9. Stabilizer control link
10. Tie rod end
11. Change control rod
12. Extension bar
13. Vehicle speedometer sensor connector
14. Ground
15. Back-up light switch connector
16. Neutral switch connector
17. Battery carrier
18. Battery
19. Air cleaner assembly
20. Fresh-air duct
21. Splash shield
22. Wheel and tire




Installation Note
Transaxle
1. Set the transaxle on a jack and lift it into place.




2. Install the transaxle mounting bolts.

Tightening torque: 64-89 N.m (6.5-9.1 kgf.m, 48-65 ft.lbf)

3. Loosely tighten the No.4 engine mount bolts.




Engine mounting member
1. Align the No.1 and No.2 engine mount stud bolts in the installing holes, and install as shown.

Tightening torque:
A: 38-51 N.m (3.8-5.3 kgf.m, 28-38 ft.lbf)
B: 64-89 N.m (6.5-9.1 kgf.m, 48-85 ft.lbf)




2. Tighten the No.4 engine mount nuts.

Tightening torque: 67-93 N.m (6.8-9.5 kgf.m, 49-89 ft.lbf)

3. Remove the SST (engine support).







Drive shaft

CAUTION: The sharp edge of the drive shaft snap ring can slice or puncture the oil seal. Be careful when installing the drive shaft to the transaxle.

1. Install the clip with the gap at the top of the groove.
2. Apply transaxle oil to the oil seal lip, and install the drive shaft.
3. Verify that the drive shaft is correctly seated by pulling on the shaft. It must not slide out.
4. Connect the lower arm to the knuckle and tighten the clinch bolt.

Tightening torque: 44-58 N.m (4.4-8.0 kgf.m, 32-43 ft.lbf)




Stabilizer control link
Install the stabilizer control link.

Tightening torque: 44-80 N.m (4.4-8.2 kgf.m, 32-44 ft.lbf)




Tie-rod end
1. Install the locknut.

Tightening torque: 43-56 N.m (4.3-5.8 kgf.m, 32-41 ft.lbf)

2. Secure the locknut by using a new coffer pin.




Change control rod and extension bar
1. Install the extension bar to the transaxle.

Tightening torque: 38-51 N.m (3.8-5.3 kgf.m, 28-38 ft.lbf)

2. Install the change control rod to the transaxle.

Tightening torque: 16-22 N.m (1.6-2.3 kgf.m, 12-17 ft.lbf)

After warming up the engine, do the following.
- Check the amount of oil.
- Conduct a road test.
1. No abnormal noise in each shift position.
2. Smooth shift change is possible.
3. Transaxle does not jump out of gear.
4. Speedometer operates correctly.
5. Back-up lights operate correctly.