Installation

INSTALLATION - 2.4L GAS
1. Install modular clutch assembly to transaxle. Assemble transaxle to engine.
2. Install and torque transaxle-to-engine bolts to 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.).

3. Raise transaxle/Engine assembly into position and install upper mount through-bolt. Torque through-bolt to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).
4. Remove screw jack.

5. Install and torque modular clutch assembly-to-drive plate bolts to 88 Nm (65 ft. lbs.)

6. Install structural collar.
7. Connect back-up lamp switch connector.





8. Install starter motor into position (Fig. 78). Install and torque bolts to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).

9. Install engine front mount bracket. Install and torque bracket-to-transaxle bolts to 102 Nm (75 ft. lbs.). Install and torque bracket-to-engine bolts to 68 Nm (50 ft. lbs.). Torque through-bolt and nut to 68 Nm (50 ft. lbs.).





10. Install clutch slave cylinder into position, noting orientation of different sized lugs (Fig. 79). While depressing inward, rotate slave cylinder clockwise 60° into position until nylon locating tab rests within transaxle case cutout, and hydraulic tube is vertical. Connect "quick-connect" connection until an audible "click" is heard. Verify connection by pulling outward on connection.

11. Install halfshafts and front wheel/tire assemblies.
12. Lower vehicle.





13. Install right mount bracket to transaxle (Fig. 80).





14. Connect gearshift cables to shift levers/cover assembly (Fig. 81). Install cables into position at mount bracket and secure with retaining clips.
15. Connect battery cables.
16. Check transaxle fluid and engine coolant levels. Adjust if necessary.