Installation

INSTALLATION

Transaxle Removal/Installation

1. Install transaxle to engine (2). Install and torque transaxle-to-engine bolts (1) to 108 Nm (80 ft. lbs.).

2. Raise engine/transaxle assembly (2) enough line up transaxle mount bracket (3). Install two mount-to-transaxle bracket bolts (1) and torque to 68 Nm (50 ft. lbs.).
3. Remove screw jack support.
4. Install four drive plate-to-torque converter bolts and torque to 88 Nm (65 ft. lbs.) torque.

5. Position starter (3) into place and hand-tighten lower bolt (1).
6. Lower vehicle.
7. Install transaxle dipstick tube. Verify that openings are free of debris and O-ring seal is intact. Replace O-ring if necessary. Secure bracket to transaxle. Install starter upper bolt through the ground cable (2) and torque to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).
8. Install cable bracket-to-transaxle bellhousing bolt and torque to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.).
9. Raise vehicle.
10. Torque starter lower bolt to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).
11. Connect starter motor electrical connections.

12. Install bellhousing dust cover (1).

13. Install structural collar and left (front) lateral bending brace.

14. Install right (rear) lateral bending brace (3). Torque bolts to 81 Nm (60 ft. lbs.) torque.

15. Install power steering line to structural collar (1).
16. Install front halfshafts.
17. Install left splash shield.
18. Install left wheel/tire assembly. Torque lug nuts to 136 Nm (100 ft. lbs.) torque.
19. Lower vehicle.
20. Connect transaxle oil cooler lines. An audible 'click' should be heard. Verify connection by pulling outward.

21. Connect solenoid/pressure switch assembly connector (1).
22. Connect transmission range sensor connector (4).
23. Connect output speed sensor connector (3).
24. Connect input speed sensor connector (2).
25. Install gearshift cable to bracket and connect to the manual valve lever.

26. Install battery tray (1).

27. Install battery and holddown clamp (1).

28. Install air cleaner assembly.
29. Connect battery cables.
30. Fill transaxle with fluid.