Part 1
TransaxleSpecial Tool(s):
Special Tool(s):
Material:
Installation (Steps 1-31)
1. Secure the transaxle on a high lift transmission jack. Apply multi-purpose grease to the torque converter pilot hub.
2. Install the shift cable bracket and bolts.
^ Tighten to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).
3. If not previously installed, install the heat shield.
4. If not previously installed, install the rear engine support bracket.
^ Tighten to 62 Nm (46 ft. lbs.).
5. Verify the position of the special tools.
6. Position the transaxle to the back of the engine.
7. Position the transaxle to the engine assembly, and install the transaxle retaining bolts.
^ Tighten to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
8. Install the oil pan-to-transaxle case bolt.
^ Tighten to 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.).
9. Install the oil pan-to-transaxle case bolt.
^ Tighten to 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.).
10. Install the front lower retaining bolt.
^ Tighten to 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.).
11. Install the rear lower retaining bolt.
^ Tighten to 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.).
12. Remove the high-lift transmission jack.
13. Connect the turbine shaft speed (TSS) sensor electrical connector.
14. Connect the output shaft speed (OSS) sensor electrical connector.
15. Install the RH halfshaft.
16. Install the LH halfshaft.
17. NOTE: Locate and align the orange dot adjacent to the stud on the torque converter with the orange dot on the flexplate.
Install 4 new torque converter nuts.
^ Tighten to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
18. Install the 2-piece transaxle housing cover.
19. Install the pushpin for the inspection cover.
20. Tighten the transaxle inspection cover bolt and pushpin.
^ Tighten to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
21. Install the starter motor.
^ Tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
22. Install the ground strap.
^ Tighten to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
23. Raise the subframe assembly into position. Connect the heat shield to the subframe.
24. Using a 19 mm (0.76 inch) dowel, check the front subframe alignment.
^ The dowel should slide directly through the front subframe and body without tilting.
25. Install the sway bar assembly.
26. Install 2 bolts for the RH sway bar retainer.
^ Tighten to 62 Nm (46 ft. lbs.).
27. Install 2 bolts for the LH sway bar retainer.
^ Tighten to 62 Nm (46 ft. lbs.).
28. Install the right rear subframe bolt.
^ Tighten to 175 Nm (129 ft. lbs.).
29. Install the left rear subframe bolt.
^ Tighten to 175 Nm (129 ft. lbs.).
30. Install the right front subframe bolt.
^ Tighten to 175 Nm (129 ft. lbs.).
31. Install the left front subframe bolt.
^ Tighten to 175 Nm (129 ft. lbs.).