Transaxle Installation
1. INSTALL TRANSAXLE TO ENGINE
a. Align the input shaft spline with the clutch disc and install the transaxle to the engine.
b. Torque the bolts.
Torque:
Bolt A 64 N-m (650 kgf-cm, 47 ft-lbf)
Bolt B 46 N-m (470 kgf-cm, 34 ft-lbf)
2. INSTALL REAR END PLATE
Install the rear end plate and torque the 4 bolts.
Torque: 9.3 N-m (96 kgf-cm, 82 in-lbf)
3. REMOVE STIFFENER PLATE
Install the stiffener plate with the 3 bolts.
Torque: 37 N-m (380 kgf-cm, 27 ft-lbf)
4. INSTALL ENGINE LH MOUNTING SET BOLTS
Raise the engine left side and install the 3 set bolts.
Torque: 64 N-m (660 kgf-cm, 47 ft-lbf)
5. INSTALL SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER
a. Install the suspension crossmember in place, then install and tighten the 4 bolts.
Torque: 113 N-m (1,160 kgf-cm, 83 ft-lbf)
b. Install the ABS speed sensor bracket to the suspension crossmember.
c. Install the suspension arm with the bolt and nut to the rear axle hub.
Torque: 103 N-m (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft-lbf)
d. Install the lower arm with the bolt to the suspension crossmember.
Torque: 132 N-m (1,350 kgf-cm, 98 ft-lbf)
6. INSTALL ENGINE REAR MOUNTING
Torque:
Transaxle side: 77 N-m (790 kgf-cm, 57 ft-lbf)
Crossmember side: 64 N-m (650 kgf-cm, 47 ft-lbf)
Through bolt: 87 N-m (890 kgf-cm, 64 ft-lbf)
7. INSTALL CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER
Install the release cylinder and torque the 2 bolts.
Torque: 12 N-m (120 kgf-cm, 9 ft-lbf)
8. INSTALL ENGINE FRONT MOUNTING
Torque:
Transaxle side: 77 N-m (790 kgf-cm, 57 ft-lbf)
Body side: 73 N-m (740 kgf-cm, 54 ft-lbf)
Through bolt: 96 N-m (980 kgf-cm, 71 ft-lbf)
9. REMOVE ENGINE SUPPORT FIXTURE
10. INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE
a. Install 2 new gaskets and the front exhaust pipe.
b. Install the 4 bolts.
c. Torque the "A" bolts.
Torque: 62 N-m (630 kgf-cm, 46 ft-lbf)
d. Install and torque the 3 nuts.
Torque: 62 N-m (630 kgf-cm, 46 ft-lbf)
11. CONNECT CONTROL CABLES
a. Install the 2 retainers to the cables.
b. Connect the cables to the linkage with the 2 washers and clips.
12. INSTALL LH AND RH DRIVE SHAFTS
13. FILL TRANSAXLE WITH GEAR OIL
Recommended oil
Oil grade:
API GL-3, GL-4 or GL-5
Viscosity:
SAE 75W - 90 or 80W - 90
Above - 18 °C (0 °F) SAE 90
Below - 18 °C (0 °F) SAE 80 W
Standard Type
Capacity: 4.2 liters (4.4 US qts, 3.6 Imp. qts)
Viscous Coupling LSD Type
Capacity: 3.9 liters (4.1 US qts, 3.4 Imp. qts)
14. INSTALL UNDER COVER
Install the under cover and 5 bolts.
15. INSTALL REAR WHEELS AND LOWER VEHICLE
16. CONNECT VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR
17. CONNECT BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH CONNECTOR AND GROUND CABLE
18. INSTALL STARTER
a. Install the starter.
b. Install and torque the 2 bolts.
Torque: 39 N-m (400 kgf-cm, 29 ft-lbf)
c. Connect the connector and wire to the starter.
19. INSTALL LH ENGINE MOUNTING STAY
Install the mounting stay with the 2 bolts.
Torque:
Body side: 73 N-m (740 kgf-cm, 54 ft-lbf)
Transaxle side: 25 N-m (250 kgf-cm, 18 ft-lbf)
20. INSTALL AIR CLEANER HOUSING ASSEMBLY WITH AIR HOSE
21. INSTALL STRUT BAR
Install the strut bar with the 2 bolts and nuts.
Torque:
Bolt 73 N-m (740 kgf-cm, 54 ft-lbf)
Nut 64 N-m (650 kgf-cm, 47 ft-lbf)
22. CONNECT NEGATIVE (-) TERMINAL CABLE TO BATTERY
23. INSPECT REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
24. PERFORM ROAD TEST
Check for abnormal noises and smooth shifting.