Transaxle Installation
Automatic TransaxleINSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal. Perform the following:
^ Adjust the shift cable.
^ Refill the transaxle with fluid.
^ Refill the radiator with engine coolant.
^ Bleed air from the cooling system with the heater valve open.
^ Clean the battery posts and cable terminals with sandpaper, assemble them, and apply grease to prevent corrosion.
1. Lowering the vehicle or lifting up a jack, install the transaxle assembly.
2. Tighten the transaxle under mounting bolts (A, B).
TORQUE: 34.3 - 41.2 Nm (350 - 420 Kgf.cm, 25.3 - 30.4 lb.ft) - A 45.1 - 52.0 Nm (460 - 530 Kgf.cm, 33.3 - 38.3 lb.ft) - B.
3. After removing a jack, insert the drive shafts.
4. Supporting the cross member with the SST (09624-38000), tighten the steering column bolt and the cross member mounting bolts.
5. Tighten the rear roll stopper mounting bolt.
TORQUE: 49.0 - 63.7 Nm (500 - 650 Kgf.cm, 36.2 - 47.0 lb.ft)
6. Install the front exhaust pipe.
7. Tighten the front roll stopper mounting bolt.
TORQUE: 49.0 - 63.7 Nm (500 - 650 Kgf.cm, 36.2 - 47.0 lb.ft)
8. Install the steering bar tie rod, the stabilizer bar link and the lower arm assembly.
9. Clamp the power steering pump hose (A).
10. Install the under cover (A).
11. After lowering the vehicle, tighten the transaxle insulator mounting bolt (A).
TORQUE: 63.7 - 83.4 Nm (650 - 850 Kgf.cm, 47.0 - 61.5 lb.ft)
12. Tighten the transaxle mounting bolts (B, C).
TORQUE: 32.4 - 49.0 Nm (350 - 420 Kgf.cm, 23.9 - 36.2 lb.ft) - A 63.7 - 83.4 Nm (650 - 850 Kgf.cm, 47.0 - 61.5 lb.ft) - B.
13. Remove the SST (09200-38001) holding the engine and transaxle assembly.
14. Connect the EPS connector (A) and install the front wheels and tires.
15. Install the power steering hose mounting bolts (A-2EA).
16. Connect the power steering pressure sensor connector (A).
17. Connect the transaxle wire harness connector and the control cable.
A. Install the wiring brackets (A).
B. Connect the inhibitor switch connector (A) and the shift cable (B) and install the transaxle bracket.
C. Connect the solenoid valve connector (A).
D. Connect the input/output speed sensor connectors (A, B) and vehicle speed sensor connector (C).
E. Connect the ground wire (A).
18. Connect engine wiring.
A. Connect the RH rear oxygen sensor connector (A).
B. Connect the LH rear oxygen sensor connector (A) and the CPS connector (B).
19. Clamp the transaxle oil cooler hoses (A).
20. After disconnecting the positive terminal from the battery, remove the battery.
21. Install the intake air hose (D) and the air cleaner assembly (A).
A. Connect the AFS connector (B).
B. Clamp the breather hose (C) from the air cleaner hose (D).
C. Connect the PCM connectors.
D. Install the intake air hose (D) and the air cleaner assembly (A).
22. Install the engine cover (A).
23. Connect the negative terminal (B) from the battery (A).