Installation
INSTALLATIONInstall in the reverse order of removal and be careful of the following:
Transaxle
Apply a thin coat molybdenum disulphide grease to the spine of the primary shaft gear. Tighten the transaxle mounting bolts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
Upper bolts 63-89 N.m (8.5-9.1 m-kg, 47-66 ft-lb)
Lower bolts 63-89 N.m (6.5-9.1 m-kg, 47-66 ft-lb)
Starter
Tighten the starter to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 31-46 N.m (3.2-4.7 m-kg, 23-34 ft-lb)
Extension Bar and Change Control Rod
Install the extension bar and the change control rod, and tighten them to the specified torque.
Tightening torque
Extension bar: 31-46 N.m (3.2-4.7 m-kg, 23-34 ft-lb)
Change control rod: 16-22 N.m (1.6-2.3 m-kg, 12-17 ft-lb)
Crossmember
After tightening the engine mounting rubber No.2 bracket to the transaxle, install the crossmember and tighten to the specified torque.
Tightening torque
No.2 bracket: 37-52 N.m (3.8-5.3 m-kg, 27-38 ft-lb)
A: 64-89 N.m (6.5-9.1 m-kg, 47-66 ft-lb)
B: 28-46 N.m (2.9-4.7 m-kg, 20-34 ft-lb)
Clip
Replace the clip at the end of the driveshaft with a new one. Insert the clip with gap to the top of the groove.
Driveshaft
Fit the driveshaft to the side gear, and push it into the transaxle by pushing in on the front hub.
CAUTION:
a. When installing the driveshaft, be careful not to damage the oil seal.
b. After installtion, pull the front hub outward to confirm that the driveshaft is securely held by the clip.
Ball Joint
Install the lower arm ball joint to the knuckle, and the tighten the bolt.
Tightening torque: 43-54 N.m (4.4-5.5 m-kg, 32-40 ft-lb)
Stabilizer
Install and adjust the front stabilizer.
Tightening torque
A: 31-44 N.m (3.2-4.5 m-kg, 23-33 ft-lb)
B: 12-81 N.m (1.2-1.8 m-kg, 9-13 ft-lb)
Dimension C: 10.8 mm (0.43 in)
Mounting Block
Remove the engine support, and tighten the mounting block installation nuts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 23-29 N.m (2.3-3.0 m-kg, 17-22 ft-lb)
Transaxle Oil
1. Add the specified amount of the specified transaxle oil through the speedometer driven gear installation hole.
2. Road test the vehicle and check the transaxle for proper operation and check for oil leaks.