Installation

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

INSTALLATION
1. Coat outside of the torque converter hub with long term grease, install the torque converter into the transmission.





2. Measure distance "A" (Fig. 62) from torque converter to transmission housing. If the torque converter is properly installed, distance "A" will be 55 mm (2.17 inch).





3. Move the torque converter (1) (Fig. 63) to shown position. Check position of torque converter through housing opening (2) when installing transmission.





4. Move driving plate (1) (Fig. 64) to shown position.
5. Ensure the dowel pins are installed in their correct position at the transmission housing flange.
6. Place transmission onto a hydraulic transmission jack and raise the transmission into position. Secure transmission on hydraulic jack with a strap or ask an assistant to hold it.





7. Move the transmission into position on the dowel pins and install two bolts (A, B) (Fig. 65) on the top of the transmission. Torque the bolts to 38 Nm (28 ft. lbs.).
8. Install the bolt to hose the vent hose bracket to the transmission. Torque the bolt to 38 Nm (28 ft. lbs.).
9. Install the bolt to hold the ground strap to the transmission. Torque the bolt to 38 Nm (28 ft. lbs.).
10. Install bolts (A) (Fig. 65) on underside of transmission. Torque the bolts to 38 Nm (28 ft. lbs.).
11. Install rear engine cross member (4) (Fig. 65). First install the nuts (5) at the outside ends of the engine crossmember. Then install the bolts (1) of the transmission mount. Torque the bolts and nuts to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.).
12. Remove the wooden block supporting the engine and remove the hydraulic jack.
13. Install the torque converter bolts.





a. Install the first pair bolts (2) (Fig. 66) at circumference of driving plate snug only.
b. To install bolts, position a ratchet with long extension and joint nut as shown.
c. Rotate engine by hand until the next pair of bolts (2) are in front of opening. Rotate engine forwards at crankshaft. Install the next pair of bolts snug only.
d. Rotate engine by hand until the final pair of bolts (2) are in front of opening. Rotate engine forwards at crankshaft. Install and torque the bolts to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
e. Rotate engine by hand and tighten the first two bolt pairs to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).





f. Install the plastic torque converter access cover (1) (Fig. 67) to the back of the engine flange.





g. Install the steering gear (1) (Fig. 68) onto the chassis crossmember. Tighten both steering gear bolts first to 25 Nm (18.5 ft. lbs.). Tighten both steering gear bolts next to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.). Tighten both steering gear bolts next an additional 90°.





14. Install the transmission electrical connector (2) (Fig. 69) from transmission and hang to the side. Turn sealing ring (3) clockwise and connect plug connection (2).





15. Install the shift cable (Fig. 70) to the transmission.
a. Push shift cable onto the transmission shift lever ball socket.
b. Latch ball socket latch of cable.
c. Clip shift cable retainer into retainer bracket.
16. Install the cooler lines to the transmission.





a. Install the brackets for the oil cooler feed and return lines (1) (Fig. 71) onto the engine oil pan flange. Detail shows right side of motor. Position is mirrored for the left side of engine.





b. Attach the bracket for the cable retainer (4) (Fig. 72) to the threaded shank of a engine oil pan bolt (5).





c. Install the bolts to hold the oil cooler lines (6) to the left (Fig. 73) and right sides of transmission. Torque the bolts to 34 Nm (254 ft. lbs.).





17. Install exhaust heat shield (5) (Fig. 74).
18. Install retaining bracket (4) (Fig. 74). Bracket is asymmetric. The slanted side must be installed on the left side in the direction of travel.
19. Attach propeller shaft (1) (Fig. 74) to the transmission.
20. Install oil filler pipe.





a. Guide oil filler pipe (1) (Fig. 75) down and into position.
b. Push lower connection of oil filler pipe (1) (Fig. 75) into the fill hole in the side of the transmission housing.
c. Install bolts (2) (Fig. 75) to cylinder head. Tighten the bolts to 8 Nm (71 inch lbs.).
d. Install bolt (3) (Fig. 75) to transmission flange and bolt (2) to transmission housing. Tighten the bolt to 8 Nm (71 inch lbs.).





21. Install the oil drain plug (2) (Fig. 76) with a new seal into the transmission oil pan. Tighten the drain plug to 20 Nm (14.5 ft. lbs.).
22. Lower vehicle and fill transmission with correct automatic transmission fluid.
23. Road test the vehicle and verify the repair.