Installation

INSTALLATION
1. Install transaxle assembly to engine using a transmission jack and helper.
2. Install and torque transaxle-to-engine bolts to 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.).





3. Using screw jack and wood block, raise engine/ transaxle assembly into position and install left upper mount thru-bolt (Fig. 97). Torque bolt to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).
4. Install left wheel splash shield.
5. Install torque converter-to-drive plate bolts and torque to 88 Nm (65 ft. lbs.).
6. Install cradle plate.





7. Install rear mount bracket to transaxle (Fig. 98). Install bolts by hand but do not tighten at this time.
8. Align rear mount bracket to mount and install thru-bolt. Do not tighten at this time.
9. Connect vehicle speed sensor connector.





10. Install structural collar (Fig. 99).
11. Connect transaxle cooler lines using service splice kit.





12. Install starter motor assembly (Fig. 100).





13. Install front mount and bracket (Fig. 101).
14. Install halfshafts.
15. Lower vehicle.
16. Torque rear mount bracket-to-transaxle vertical bolts (Fig. 98) to 102 Nm (75 ft. lbs.).
17. Connect back up lamp switch connector





18. Connect gearshift cable to manual valve and left upper mount bracket (Fig. 102).





19. Connect throttle valve cable to lever and bracket (Fig. 103).
20. Connect torque converter clutch connector.





21. Install fluid level indicator/tube assembly (Fig. 104).
22. Raise vehicle on hoist.
23. Torque rear mount bracket-to-transaxle case horizontal bolt (Fig. 98) to 102 Nm (75 ft. lbs.).
24. Torque rear mount thru-bolt to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).

25. Lower vehicle.
26. Connect battery negative cable.
27. Fill transaxle with ATF +4 transmission fluid.