Installation
1. Install in the reverse order of removal, referring to Installation Note.
2. After installation, fill the transaxle with the specified oil.
Installation note
1. Attach rope at 2 places on the transaxle and place a board on the jack and position the transaxle on it.
CAUTION: The transaxle is not well balanced; be careful when positioning on the jack.
2. Move the transaxle into the place and attach the rope (attached to the transaxle in step 1) to the SST.
3. Install the transaxle onto the engine.
NOTE: Lift the transaxle using the jack to pull the rope.
Tightening torque: 89-117 N.m (9.1-11.9 m-kg, 66-86 ft-lb)
4. Install the engine mount No.4.
Tightening torque:
(A): 64-89 N.m (6.5-9.1 m-kg, 47-66 ft-lb)
(B): 67-93 N.m (6.8-9.5 m-kg, 49-69 ft-lb)
5. Install the engine mount No.2.
Tightening torque:
(A): 67-93 N.m (6.8-9.5 m-kg, 49-69 ft-lb)
(B): 67-93 N.m (6.8-9.5 m-kg, 49-69 ft-lb)
6. Install the crossmember and the left side lower arm as an assembly.
Tightening torque:
Bolts, 36-54 N.m (3.7-5.5 m-kg, 27-40 ft-lb)
Nut, 75-93 N.m (7.6-9.5 kg, 55-69 ft-lb)
7. Remove the jack and take off the rope.
8. Remove the SST.
9. Install the starter and harnesses.
Tightening torque:
(A): 37-52 N.m (3.8-5.3 m-kg, 27-38 ft-lb)
(B): 10-12 N.m (100-120 cm-kg, 87-104 in-lb)
10. Install the surge tank bracket and the gusset plate.
Tightening torque:
(C): 37-52 N.m (3.8-5.3 m-kg, 27-38 ft-lb)
(D): 37-52 N.m (3.8-5.3 m-kg, 27-38 ft-lb)
11. Install the end plate.
Tightening torque: 8-11 N.m (80-110 cm-kg, 69-95 in-lb)
12. Install the clutch release cylinder.
Tightening torque: 19-26 N.m (1.9-2.6 m-kg, 14-19 ft-lb)
13. Install the gusset plates.
Tightening torque: 37-52 N.m (3.8-5.3 m-kg, 27-38 ft-lb)
14. Replace the clips at the end of the driveshafts and joint shaft with new ones.
15. Install the joint shaft and right driveshaft as follows:
1. Install and tighten the reamer bolts (A); then install and tighten the standard bolts (B).
Tightening torque:
(A): 7-48 N.m (0.7-4.9 m-kg, 5-35 ft-lb)
(B): 42-62 N.m (4.3-6.3 m-kg, 31-46 ft-lb)
2. Remove the SST (holder) and insert the shaft into the transaxle.
3. Pull the front hub outward and connect the driveshaft to the joint shaft.
4. Push the joint at the differential side to securely connect the driveshaft to the joint shaft.
NOTE:
- After Installation, pull the front hub outward to' confirm that the driveshaft doesn't come out.
- Do not damage the oil seal.
16. Install the left driveshaft as follows:
1. Pull the front hub outward and insert the driveshaft into the transaxle.
2. Push the joint at the differential side to connect the driveshaft to the differential side gear.
NOTE:
- Do not damage the oil seal.
- After installation, pull the front hub outward to confirm that the driveshaft doesn't come out.
17. Install the lower arm ball joints to the knuckles and tighten the bolts and nuts.
Tightening torque: 36-54 N.m (3.7-5.5 m-kg, 27-40 ft-lb)
18. Install the under cover.
NOTE: Before installation, fill the notches with silicon as shown in the image.
Tightening torque: 8-11 N.m (80-110 cm-kg, 69-95 in-lb)
19. Install the stabilizer bar control links as follows.
1. Install the stabilizer bar control link.
2. Adjust protrusion to 20.1 ± 2 mm (0.79 ± 0.08 in).
3. Tighten bolt to specified torque.
Tightening torque: 16-23 N.m (1.6-2.3 m-kg , 12-17 ft-lb)
20. Install the tie-rod ends and new cotter pin.
Tightening torque: 42-57 N.m (4.3-5.8 m-kg, 31-42 ft-lb)
21. Install the splash shields.
Tightening torque: 8-11 N.m (80-110 cm-kg, 69-95 in-lb)
22. Install the front wheels.
Tightening torque: 88-118 N.m (9.0-12.0 m-kg, 65-87 ft-lb)
23. Install the grounds to the transaxle case.
Tightening torque: 8-11 N.m (80-115 cm-kg, 69-100 in-lb)
24. Connect the speedometer cable.
25. Install the air cleaner assembly and connect the air flow meter connector.
Tightening torque: 8-11 N.m (80-110 cm-kg, 69-95 in-lb)
26. Connect the distributor lead.
27. Connect the main fuse block.
Tightening torque: 8-11 N.m (80-110 cm-kg, 69-95 in-lb)
28. Install the battery carrier and battery.
29. Add the correct quantity of the specified transaxle oil.
Specified oil Type
All-season
ATF: DEXRON II
Above 0 °F:
API: GL-4 or GL-5
SAE 80W - 90 or SAE 90
Capacity: 3.35 liters (3.4 US qt, 2.9 Imp qt)