Automatic Transaxle Installation

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE

INSTALLATION
1. After fitting the transaxle assembly into the engine assembly by using a jack, install the five transaxle lower mounting bolts (A).





2. Install the starter motor mounting bolt (A) and the transaxle mounting bolt (B).





3. Install the six drive plate mounting bolts (A) by rotating the timing gear.
TORQUE: 46-53 Nm (4.6-5.3 kgf-m, 33.3-38.3 lb-ft)

CAUTION: Be sure to tighten the bolts with the specified torque.





4. Install the dust cover (A).





5. Install the transaxle mounting bolt near the driveshaft hole from engine side.
TORQUE: 80-100 Nm (8-10 kgf-m, 57.9-72.3 lb-ft)
6. Install the side mud cover (A).





7. After installing the front mounting bracket (B) by removing the three bolts, install the vacuum tube mounting bolt (A).








8. After installing the font roll mounting bracket assembly (A), connect the vacuum tube and the connector.





9. Install the rear roll mounting bracket assembly (A) by installing the four bolts.





10. Install the transaxle oil cooler hose (A).





11. In case of 4WD, install the transfer case assembly.
12. Connect the left driveshaft (A) to the transaxle.





13. Install the inner shaft (B) by installing the three mounting bolts and connect the right driveshaft (A) into the inner shaft.

NOTE: In case of 2WD, install the inner shaft and the right driveshaft as an assembly.








14. Install the front muffler (A).





15. Support the subframe with a jack and the Special tool (09624-38000).
16. Install the power steering pressure tube (A) to the power steering oil pump by installing the I-type bolt.





17. Install the mounting bolts.
18. Remove the roll stopper mounting bolts (A, B).








19. Remove the muffler hanger rubber (A).





20. Remove the lower arm bell joint mounting nut, the stabilizer link mounting nut, and the tie rod end mounting nut from the front knuckles.
21. Install the steering joint bolt (A).





22. Connect the return hose (A) to the tube by tightening the clamp.





23. Install the under shield cover (A).





24. Lower the vehicle.
25. Install the front wheels and tires.
26. Connect the power steering pressure sensor (A).





27. Install the transaxle support bracket bolts (A).





28. Install the four transaxle upper mounting bolts (A) and the starter motor mounting bolt (B).





29. Remove the special tool (09200-38001).





30. Install the shift cable assembly (A).
TORQUE: 8-12 Nm (0.8-1.2kgf.m, 5.8-8.7 lb-ft)

NOTE: Adjust the shift cable referring to Shift lever's Adjustment.





31. Install the ground cable. (A) to transaxle.





32. Connect the TCU connector (A) and install the CKP sensor (B).





33. Install the battery tray (B) by installing the four bolts (A).





34. Installing the air cleaner assembly (C) by connecting the AFS (Air Flow Sensor) connector (A) and tightening the clamp (B).





35. Install the air duct (A).





36. Install the battery after installing the three nuts (A,B,C) in order.





37. Install the engine cover.
38. Refill the automatic transaxle fluid.
39. Refill the power steering fluid.
40. When replacing the automatic transaxle assembly, after initializing the TCU, perform N position learning and initial learning.