Transmission Installation
Automatic Transmission AssemblyINSTALLATION
1. Replace the differential side oil seal with new one.
NOTE: Replacement is not necessary when new oil seal has been installed.
2. Install the rear cushion rubber to transmission assembly.
Tightening torque: 39 Nm (4.0 kgf-m, 29 ft. lbs.)
3. Install the ST to converter case.
ST 498277200 STOPPER SET
4. Install the transmission onto engine.
1. Gradually raise the transmission with transmission jack.
2. Engage them at splines.
3. While gradually lifting the transmission jack, turn the screw of engine support, and then tilt the engine forward.
5. Install the transmission rear crossmember.
Tightening torque:
T1: 35 Nm (3.6 kgf-m, 26 ft. lbs.)
T2: 70 Nm (7.1 kgf-m, 51 ft. lbs.)
6. Take off the transmission jack.
7. Tighten the nuts and bolts which hold the lower side of transmission to engine.
Tightening torque: 50 Nm (5.1 kgf-m, 37 ft. lbs.)
8. Tighten the bolt of clutch housing cover.
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Connect the engine and transmission.
1. Remove the ST from converter case.
NOTE: Be careful not to drop the ST into the converter case when removing ST.
ST 498277200 STOPPER SET
2. Install the starter.
3. Tighten the bolt which holds the upper side of transmission to engine.
Tightening torque: 50 Nm (5.1 kgf-m, 37 ft. lbs.)
11. Install the torque converter clutch to drive plate.
1. Tighten the bolts which hold the torque converter clutch to drive plate.
2. Tighten the other bolts while rotating the engine by using ST.
^ Non-turbo model ST 499977100 CRANK PULLEY WRENCH
^ Turbo model
ST 4 99977400CRANK PULLEY WRENCH
Tightening torque: 25 Nm (2.5 kgf-m, 18 ft. lbs.)
3. Clog the plug onto service hole.
4. Install the V-belt cover.
12. Remove the STs.
ST 41099AC000 ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKET
13. Install the pitching stopper bracket.
Tightening torque: 41 Nm (4.2 kgf-m, 30 ft. lbs.)
14. Install the pitching stopper.
Tightening torque:
T1: 50 Nm (5.1 kgf-m, 37 ft. lbs.)
T2: 58 Nm (5.9 kgf-m, 43 ft. lbs.)
15. Lift-up the vehicle.
16. Replace the snap ring of front drive shaft with a new one.
17. Apply grease to the oil seal lips.
18. Install the ST to side retainer.
ST 28399SA010 OIL SEAL PROTECTOR
19. Align the spline of front differential shaft to that of differential bevel gear for insertion, and remove them using ST.
ST 28399SA010 OIL SEAL PROTECTOR
20. Insert the front drive shaft into transmission securely by pressing the front housing from outside.
21. Install the ball joint into housing.
22. Connect the stabilizer link to transverse link, and tighten the bolts.
NOTE: Discard the loosened self-locking nut and replace with a new one.
Tightening torque:
T1: 30 Nm (3.1 kgf-m, 22 ft. lbs.)
T2: 50 Nm (5.1 kgf-m, 37 ft. lbs.)
23. Install the shift select cable onto select lever.
24. Install the oil charge pipe, and connect the ATF cooler hoses to pipe.
25. Install the propeller shaft.
26. Install the heat shield cover. (If equipped)
27. Install the rear exhaust pipe and muffler assembly.
28. Install the front and center exhaust pipe. (Nonturbo model)
29. Install the center exhaust pipe. (Turbo model)
30. Install the under cover.
31. Lower the vehicle.
32. Install the ATF level gauge.
33. Connect the following connectors.
1. Transmission harness connectors
2. Transmission ground terminal
34. Install the air cleaner case stay.
Tightening torque: 16 Nm (1.6 kgf-m, 12 ft. lbs.)
35. Install the air cleaner case or air intake chamber. (Non-turbo model)
36. Install the air intake chamber. (Non-turbo model)
37. Install the intercooler. (Turbo model)
38. Connect the battery ground cable.
39. Fill ATF up to the middle of the COLD side on level gauge by using oil charge pipe.
40. Take off the vehicle from lift arms.
41. Check select lever operation.
42. Bleed air from control valve. (Non-turbo model)
43. Check the ATF level.
44. Perform the advance operation of learning control. (Non-turbo model)
45. Check the road test.