Installation
INSTALLATION
1. Coat outside of the torque converter hub with long-term grease, install the torque converter into the transmission.
2. Measure distance "A" from torque converter to transmission housing. If the torque converter is properly installed, distance "A" will be 55 mm (2.17 in.).
3. Move the torque converter (1) to shown position. Check position of torque converter through housing opening (2) when installing transmission.
4. Move driving plate (1) 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 chain.
7. Move the transmission into position on the dowel pins and install two bolts (A, B) on the top of the transmission. Torque the bolts to 38 Nm (28 ft.lbs.).
8. Install 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) on underside of transmission. Torque the bolts to 38 Nm (28 ft.lbs.).
11. Install rear engine cross member. Torque the bolts and nuts to 45 Nm (33 ft.lbs.).
12. Remove utility stand.
13. Install the torque converter bolts.
a. Install the first pair bolts (2) 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 are accessible. Install the next pair of bolts snug only.
d. Rotate engine by hand until the final pair of bolts are accessible. 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 steering gear bolts onto the chassis crossmember (if necessary). 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 starter motor.Starter - Installation
15. Install the plastic torque converter access cover (1).
16. Install the transmission electrical connector (2) from transmission and hang to the side. Turn sealing ring (3) clockwise and connect plug connection (2).
17. Install electrical connector heat shield. Tighten heat shield bolts to 4 Nm (35 in.lbs.)
18. Install the shift cable 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.
d. Install heat shield.
19. Install the shift cable heat shield and mounting screws (if equipped). Tighten the screws to 4 Nm (35 in.lbs.)
20. Install the cooler lines to the transmission.
21. Install exhaust heat shield (5) if necessary).
22. Install retaining bracket (4). Bracket is asymmetric. The slanted side must be installed on the left side in the direction of travel.
23. Attach propeller shaft (1) to the transmission Drive Shaft - Installation.
24. Install oil filler pipe.
a. Guide oil filler pipe (1) down and into position.
b. Push lower connection of oil filler pipe (1) into the fill hole in the side of the transmission housing.
c. Install bolts (2) to cylinder head. Tighten the bolts to 8 Nm (71 in.lbs.).
d. Install bolt (3) to transmission flange and bolt (2) to transmission housing. Tighten the bolt to 8 Nm (71 in.lbs.).
e. Install filler pipe heat shield (if necessary). Tighten the bolts to 8 Nm (71 in.lbs.)
25. Install the oil drain plug (2) (if equipped) with a new seal into the transmission oil pan. Tighten the drain plug to 20 Nm (14.5 ft.lbs.).
26. Lower vehicle.
27. Install filler pipe bolts to engine. Tighten the bolt to 8 Nm (71 in.lbs.).
28. Connect negative (ground) battery cable.
29. Fill transmission with correct automatic transmission fluid.
30. Road test the vehicle and verify the repair.