Installation

1. INSTALL TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH IN TRANSAXLE
- If the torque converter clutch has been drained and washed, refill with new ATF.

Fluid type: ATF DEXRON II





2. CHECK TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH INSTALLATION
- Using calipers and a straight edge, measure from the installed surface to the front surface of the transmission housing.

Correct distance: More than 13.7 mm (0.539 in.)

3. ALIGN TRANSAXLE AT INSTALLATION POSITION
- Align the two knock pins on the block with the converter housing.
- Temporarily install one bolt.








4. INSTALL TRANSAXLE-TO-ENGINE BOLTS
- Install the transaxle-to-engine bolts.

12 mm head bolt:
Torque: 64 N.m (650 kgf.cm, 47 ft.lbf)

10 mm head bolt:
Torque: 46 N.m (470 kgf.cm, 34 ft.lbf)





5. INSTALL TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH MOUNTING BOLTS
- Clean the threads of the bolts with the gasoline.
- Coat the threads of the bolts with sealer.

Sealer:
Part No. 08833 - 00070,
THREE BOND 1324 or equivalent

- Tighten the bolts evenly.

Torque: 27 N.m (280 kgf.cm, 20 ft.lbf)

HINT: First install dark green colored bolt and then the five bolts.





6. INSTALL REAR END PLATE
- Install the rear and plate with the six bolts.
- Torque the six bolts.

Torque: 37 N.m (380 kgf.cm, 27 ft.lbf)








7. INSTALL FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY
- Hold the front frame assembly with a jack.
- Install the six bolts and four nuts.
- Torque the bolts and nuts.

19 mm head bolt:
Torque: 181 N.m (1,850 kgf.cm, 134 ft.lbf)
12 mm head bolt
Torque: 32 N.m (330 kgf.cm, 24 ft.lbf)
Nut
Torque: 36 N.m (370 kgf.cm, 27 ft.lbf)





- Install the two set screws in the right and left fender liners.





8. INSTALL STEERING GEAR HOUSING
- Install the steering gear housing to the front frame assembly.
- Install and torque the two bolts and nuts.

Torque: 181 N.m (1,850 kgf.cm, 134 ft.lbf)





- Connect the stabilizer bar bushing bracket with the four bolts.

Torque: 19 N.m (195 kgf.cm, 14 ft.lbf)





9. INSTALL FOUR LEFT SIDE TRANSAXLE MOUNTING BOLTS

Torque: 52 N.m (530 kgf.cm. 38 ft.lbf)





10. INSTALL REAR SIDE MOUNTING BOLTS AND NUTS

- Install and torque the two bolts and nuts.

Torque: 66 N.m (670 kgf.cm, 48 ft.lbf)

- Install two hole plugs.





11. INSTALL FRONT SIDE ENGINE MOUNTING BOLT

Torque: 80 N.m (820 kgf.cm, 59 ft.lbf)

12. INSTALL DRIVE SHAFT





14. INSTALL RIGHT AND LEFT ENGINE SIDE COVER NO.2
15. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER FRONT COVER NO.1 AND NO.2





16. INSTALL DIFFERENTIAL FLUID DRAIN PLUG WITH A NEW GASKET
17. FILL DIFFERENTIAL

Fluid Type: ATF DEXRON II
Capacity:
Differential 0.8 liter (0.8 US qts, 0.7 Imp. qts)

18. CHECK DIFFERENTIAL FLUID LEVEL





19. INSTALL EXHAUST PIPE
- Install and torque the four nuts.

Torque: 62 N.m (630 kgf.cm, 46 ft.lbf)





- Install the rear exhaust pipe with the two bolts and nuts.

Torque: 43 N.m (440 kgf.cm, 32 ft.lbf)

20. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL AND LOWER VEHICLE

Torque: 103 N.m (1,050 kgf.cm, 76 ft.lbf)





21. UNTIE STEERING GEAR HOUSING TO ENGINE SUPPORT FIXTURE BY CORD OR EQUIVALENT
22. REMOVE ENGINE SUPPORT FIXTURE





23. INSTALL THREE UPPER TRANSAXLE-TO-ENGINE BOLTS

Torque: 64 N.m (650 kgf.cm, 47 ft.lbf)





24. INSTALL OIL COOLER CLAMPING BOLTS TO FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY





25. INSTALL TWO FRONT SIDE ENGINE MOUNTING BOLTS

Torque: 80 N.m (820 kgf.cm, 59 ft.lbf)





26. INSTALL TWO FRONT SIDE TRANSAXLE MOUNTING BOLTS

Torque: 80 N.m (820 kgf.cm. 59 ft.lbf)





27. CONNECT OIL COOLER HOSE





28. CONNECT SHIFT CONTROL CABLE
- Install the clip from the shaft control cable.
- Install and torque the nut.
- Adjust the shift control cable.





29. CONNECT SOLENOID CONNECTOR





30. CONNECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH CONNECTOR





31. CONNECT NO.2 SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR





32. CONNECT NO.1 SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR





33. INSTALL STARTER
- Install the starter with the two bolts.
- Torque the two bolts.

Torque: 39 N.m (400 kgf.cm, 29 ft.lbf)

- Connect the connector and install the nut.





34. INSTALL GROUND EARTH TERMINAL





(w/ Cruise Control System)
35. CONNECT CONNECTOR TO CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR
36. INSTALL CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR COVER





37. INSTALL THROTTLE CABLE TO ENGINE
- Torque the nuts.

Torque: 15 N.m (150 kgf.cm, 11 ft.lbf)

- Adjust the throttle cable.
38. INSTALL AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
39. INSTALL BATTERY





40. CHECK FLUID LEVEL
41. INSPECT FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
42. PERFORM ROAD TEST
- Check for abnormal noise and smooth shifting.