Installation

Transaxle









WARNING: Do not breathe dust or use compressed air to blow dust from storage containers or friction components. Remove dust using government-approved techniques. Friction component dust may be a cancer and lung disease hazard. Exposure to potentially hazardous components may occur if dusts are created during repair of friction components, such as brake pads and clutch discs. Exposure may also cause irritation to skin, eyes and respiratory tract, and may cause allergic reactions and/or may lead to other chronic health effects. If irritation persists, seek medical attention or advice. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

1. NOTE: Wipe off excess grease. The splines should have a thin film of grease only. Excess grease can contaminate the clutch facing and affect clutch function.

Apply a very small amount of grease on the input shaft splines.

2. Secure the transaxle to a suitable transmission jack with a safety strap. Raise and position the transaxle behind the engine.

3. Install the clutch housing-to-oil pan bolt.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).





4. Install the 2 oil pan-to-clutch housing bolts.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).





5. Install the 4 lower transaxle-to-engine bolts.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

6. Apply threadlock and sealer to the threads and install the 2 transmission lower mount nuts and bolt to the transaxle. Do not tighten the fasteners at this time.

7. Position the clutch slave cylinder to the clutch release arm and install the bolts.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).





8. Install the clutch tube hydraulic line bracket bolts.
- Tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).





9. Install the starter motor. For additional information, refer to Starting System Service and Repair.

10. Place the subframe assembly on the Powertrain Lift and raise the subframe into the installed position.





11. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

Install the front subframe nuts.

- Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).





12. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

Position the subframe brackets and install the bolts finger-tight.





13. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

Install the subframe nuts.

- Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).





14. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

Tighten the subframe bracket-to-body bolts to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).





15. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

Install the stabilizer bar links and nuts on the struts.

- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).





16. Install the 2 roll restrictor bracket bolts.
- Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).





17. Install the Electronic Power Assist Steering (EPAS) system wiring harness ground and the bolt behind the RH splash shield.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).





18. Attach the EPAS system wiring harness pin-type retainer to the subframe under the LH fender splash shield.





19. Attach the 2 EPAS system wiring harness pin-type retainers to the subframe.





20. Connect the 2 in-line EPAS system electrical connectors at the front of the subframe.





21. Install the LH halfshaft and the intermediate shaft. For additional information, refer to Front Drive Halfshafts Service and Repair.

22. Install the LH splash shield and the 6 pin-type retainers (4 shown).





23. Position the LH fender splash shield and install the 4 screws.





24. Install the RH splash shield and the 6 pin-type retainers (4 shown).





25. Position the RH fender splash shield and install the 4 screws.





26. Install the exhaust flexible pipe. For additional information, refer to Exhaust System Service and Repair.

27. Connect the reverse lamp switch electrical connector.

28. Connect the Output Shaft Speed (OSS) sensor electrical connector.





29. Fill the transaxle with clean gear oil. For additional information, refer to Transaxle Draining and Filling Procedures.

30. Install the splash shield and the 7 bolts.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).





31. NOTICE: The steering gear/dash seal must be fully seated in the steering valve tower groove before the retaining clips are fully engaged into the body. If the steering gear/dash seal is not seated to the steering gear valve tower groove and the clips are not fully engaged to the body, water and foreign material may enter the passenger compartment and damage the vehicle interior can occur.

Install the steering gear/dash seal.

- Apply hand force to the center of the seal, install the steering gear/dash seal onto the steering gear valve tower until the seal is fully seated in the valve tower groove. Install the steering gear/dash seal until the retaining clips are fully engaged into the body.





32. Install the steering column shaft onto the steering gear and install a new bolt.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).





33. Install the steering joint cover and the 2 nuts.





34. NOTE: If one or both of the mount studs were removed or came out, do not reinstall the old stud(s). Install a new stud(s). Make sure they are properly seated in the case.

Tighten the transaxle rear support insulator nuts and bolt to specification.

- Tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).

35. Install the 3 upper transaxle-to-engine bolts.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

36. Attach the wire harness to the transaxle.

37. Remove the Engine Support Bar.





38. Install the gearshift and shift cables onto the transaxle bracket and gearshift control assembly. Make sure the cables are engaged in the shift bracket and fully installed on the gearshift control assembly.





39. Install the battery tray and battery. For additional information, refer to Battery, Mounting and Cables Service and Repair.

40. Install the Air Cleaner (ACL) assembly. For additional information, refer to Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 2.5L Air Cleaner.

41. If the input shaft was replaced, use the scan tool to perform the Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction procedure, following the on-screen instructions.

42. Check the vehicle for normal operation.