Installation

Transaxle









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

2. Secure the transaxle to the Transmission Jack with a safety strap. Raise and position the transaxle to the engine.

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





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





5. Install the 7 lower transaxle-to-engine bolts.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

6. Install the 2 transmission lower mount nuts and bolt to the transaxle. Do not tighten the bolts at this time.

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





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





9. Tighten the starter motor bolts to specification.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).





10. Remove the Transmission Jack.





11. NOTE: Install a new stub shaft circlip.

Install the LH halfshaft into the transaxle.

12. NOTE: Install a new stub shaft circlip.

Install the RH intermediate shaft into the transaxle. Install the 2 intermediate shaft support bracket bolts.

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





13. Install the roll restrictor mount bracket.

14. Install the front subframe.

15. Install the engine roll restrictor bolt.
- Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).





16. Connect the reverse lamp switch electrical connector.

17. Connect the Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) electrical connector.





18. Tighten the transaxle lower mount nuts and bolt to specification.
- Tighten to 64 Nm (46 lb-ft).

19. Install the ground wire and ground wire bolt.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).





20. Install the radio frequency interference capacitor, the ground cable and the bolt.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).





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

22. Attach the wire harness to the transaxle.

23. Remove the Engine Support Bar.





24. Install the shift and selector cables. Make sure the cables are engaged in the shift bracket and the spring clips are seated in the groove.





25. Install the battery tray and battery.

26. Install the air cleaner assembly.

27. Install the splash shield and the 7 bolts, if equipped.





28. Check the vehicle for normal operation.