Part 2
TransaxleInstallation (Steps 32-63)
32. Install the rear engine mount.
^ Tighten to 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.).
33. Install the front engine mount.
^ Tighten to 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.).
34. Install the retainer for the power steering line.
^ Tighten to 6 Nm (53 inch lbs.).
35. Install the retainer for the power steering hose.
36. Install the nuts for the power steering rack.
^ Tighten to 133 Nm (98 ft. lbs.).
37. Connect the RH knuckle assembly.
1. Connect the RH tie-rod assembly.
^ Tighten to 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.).
2. Connect the RH sway bar assembly.
^ Tighten to 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the RH pinch bolt.
^ Tighten to 62 Nm (46 ft. lbs.).
38. Connect the LH knuckle assembly.
1. Connect the LH tie-rod assembly.
^ Tighten to 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.).
2. Connect the LH sway bar assembly.
^ Tighten to 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the LH pinch bolt.
^ Tighten to 62 Nm (46 ft. lbs.).
39. Install the catalytic converter assembly. For additional information, refer to Catalytic Converter.
40. Install the rear transaxle mount nut.
^ Tighten to 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.).
41. Install the anti-roll bracket and the 4 bolts.
1. Tighten to 62 Nm (46 ft. lbs.).
2. Tighten to 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.).
42. Install the 2 transaxle retaining bolts.
^ Tighten to 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.).
43. Connect the transaxle fluid cooler tubes.
44. Install the retaining clips.
45. Install the upper transaxle fluid filler tube and bolt.
^ Tighten to 14 Nm (10 ft. lbs.).
46. Install the oil filler cap.
47. Install the hood latch.
^ Tighten to 12 Nm (9 ft. lbs.).
48. Install the front upper radiator shield.
49. Install the air intake tube.
50. Install the passenger compartment air intake box.
51. Install the wiper arm and pivot assembly. For additional information, refer to Wiper and Washer Systems.
52. Install the hood.
53. Verify that the digital transmission range (TR) sensor is correctly adjusted.
54. Install the manual control lever and nut.
^ Tighten to 13 Nm (10 ft. lbs.).
55. Reconnect the harness retainer.
56. Install the shift cable in the bracket.
57. Connect the shift cable to the manual control lever.
58. Connect the electrical connectors.
1. Connect the TR sensor electrical connector.
2. Connect the transaxle electrical connector.
3. Connect the speed control electrical connector.
59. Install the air cleaner assembly. For additional information, refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.
60. Install the air cleaner tube and tighten the hose clamps.
61. NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive shift strategy.
Install the battery. For additional information, refer to Battery.
62. Fill the transaxle using clean automatic transmission fluid.
63. Start the engine. Move the transaxle range selector lever through all positions. Check the fluid level. For additional information, refer to Preliminary Inspection.