Transmission Installation
INSTALLATION1. Install rear cushion rubber to transmission assembly.
Tightening torque: 39 Nm (4.0 kgf-m, 29 ft. lbs.)
2. Install ST to torque converter clutch case.
ST 498277200 STOPPER SET
3. Install transmission onto engine.
1. Gradually raise transmission with transmission jack.
2. Engage them at splines.
4. Install transmission rear crossmember.
Tightening torque:
T1: 35 Nm (3.6 kgf-m, 26 ft. lbs.)
T2: 75 Nm (7.6 kgf-m, 55 ft. lbs.)
5. Take off transmission jack.
6. Tighten nuts and bolts which hold lower side of transmission to engine.
Tightening torque: 50 Nm (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft. lbs.) Except 3.0 L model
3.0 L model
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Connect engine and transmission.
1. Remove ST from torque converter clutch case.
NOTE: Be careful not to drop the ST into the torque converter clutch case when removing ST.
ST 498277200 STOPPER SET
2. Install starter. Except 3.0 L model
3. Tighten bolt which holds right upper side of transmission to engine.
Tightening torque: 50 Nm (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft. lbs.)
Except 3.0 L model
3.0L model
9. Install torque converter clutch to drive plate.
1. Tighten bolts which hold torque converter clutch to drive plate.
2. Tighten other bolts while rotating the engine by using ST.
NOTE: Be careful not to drop bolts into torque converter clutch housing.
ST 499977100 CRANK PULLEY WRENCH
Tightening torque: 25 Nm (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft. lbs.)
3. Clog plug onto service hole.
10. Remove ST.
11. Install pitching stopper.
Tightening torque:
T1: 50 Nm (5.1 kgf-m, 37 ft. lbs.)
T2: 58 Nm (5.9 kgf-m, 43 ft. lbs.)
12. Lift-up the vehicle. Install front drive shafts into transmission.
1. Lift-up the vehicle.
2. Install front drive shaft into transmission.
3. New drive spring pin into chamfered hole of drive shaft.
13. Install ball joint into housing.
14. Connect stabilizer link to transverse link, and temporarily tighten bolts.
NOTE: Discard loosened self-locking nut and replace with a new one.
Tightening torque:
T1: 30 Nm (3.1 kgf-m, 22.4 ft. lbs.)
T2: 50 Nm (5.1 kgf-m, 37 ft. lbs.)
15. Install shift select cable onto select lever.
16. Install ATF level gauge guide, and connect ATF cooler hoses to pipe.
17. Install propeller shaft.
18. Install heat shield cover.
19. Install rear exhaust pipe and muffler assembly.
20. Install front and center exhaust pipe.
21. Install under cover.
22. Lower the vehicle.
23. Install ATF level gauge.
24. Connect the following connectors.
1. Transmission harness connectors
2. Transmission ground terminal
25. Connect the following cables.
1. Cruise control cable (With cruise control vehicles)
26. Install air cleaner case stay.
Tightening torque: 16 Nm (1.6 kgf-m, 11.6 ft. lbs.)
27. Install air cleaner case or air intake chamber.
28. Connect battery ground cable.
29. Fill ATF up to the middle of the "COLD" side on level gauge by using the gauge hole.
30. Take off vehicle from lift arms.
31. Check select lever operation.
32. Check the ATF level.
33. Check the vehicle on the road tester.