Transaxle Installation

TRANSAXLE INSTALLATION




1. INSTALL TRANSAXLE TO ENGINE
Align the input shaft spline with the clutch disc and install the transaxle to engine.

Bolt A
Torque: 64 N-m (650 kgf-cm, 47 ft-lbf)
Bolt B
Torque: 46 N-m (470 kgf-cm. 34 ft-lbf)




2. INSTALL STIFFENER PLATE

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




3. INSTALL CENTER CROSSMEMBER
Install the center crossmember with the four bolts.

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




4. CONNECT ENGINE LEFT MOUNTING

Torque: 63 N-m (650 kgf-cm. 47 ft-lbf)




5. CONNECT ENGINE MOUNTING TO CENTER CR0SSMEMBER
a. Install and torque the four bolts.

Torque: 73 N-m (740 kgf-cm, 54 ft-lbf)

b. Install the two hole plugs.




6. INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE
a. Install the support hook on the front exhaust pipe to the support bracket.
b. Install and torque the three nuts.

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

c. Install and torque the two bolts and nuts.

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

d. Install the clamp with the bolt.




7. INSTALL LOWER CROSSMEMBER
Install the lower crossmember with the four bolts and two nuts.

Torque: 152 N-m (1,550 kgf-cm, 112 ft-lbf)




8. INSTALL DRIVE SHAFT
9. FILL TRANSAXLE WITH GEAR OIL
Oil: Gear oil super (08885-02106) or equivalent

Recommended oil
Oil grade: API GL-3, GL-4 or GL-5
Viscosity: SAE 75W-90
Above -18°C (0°F): SAE 90
Below -18°C (0°F): SAE 75W

Capacity: 2.6 Liters (2.7 US qts, 2.3 Imp.pts)

10. INSTALL UNDER COVERS
11. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL AND LOWER VEHICLE

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

12. INSTALL ENGINE LEFT MOUNTING BOLTS OF ENGINE LEFT MOUNTING UPPER SIDE

Torque: 63 N-m (650 kgf-cm, 47 ft-lbf)




13. CONNECT VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR




14. CONNECT CONTROL CABLES
a. Install the retainer to the cables.
b. Connect the cables to the linkage with washers and clips.




15. CONNECT BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH CONNECTOR




16. INSTALL EARTH CABLE

Torque: 21 N-m (210 kgf-cm, 15 ft-lbf)




17. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING LEFT STAY
Install the mounting left stay with the bolt and nut.

Torque: 21 N-m (210 kgf-cm. 15 ft-lbf)




18. INSTALL CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER
Install the release cylinder and tube with the four bolts.




19. INSTALL STARTER
a. Install the starter with the two bolts.

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

b. Connect the starter wire with the nut.
c. Connect the starter connector.




20. INSTALL CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR
a. Install the cruise control actuator with bracket the four bolts.
b. Connect the connector.
21. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CASE ASSEMBLY WITH AIR HOSE
22. INSTALL NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE
23. INSPECT FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
24. PERFORM ROAD TEST
Check for abnormal noise and smooth shifting.