Transmission Installation

Automatic Transmission Assembly

INSTALLATION
1. Replace the differential side oil seal with a new one.

NOTE: When a new oil seal has been installed, the replacement is not required.

2. Install the rear cushion rubber to transmission assembly.
Tightening torque: 40 Nm (4.1 kgf-cm, 30 ft. lbs.)





3. Install the ST to converter case.
ST 498277200 STOPPER SET
4. Install the transmission onto engine.





1. Lift up the transmission gradually using a transmission jack.
2. Engage them at splines.
3. Turn the screws of engine support while raising the transmission jack gradually, and tilt the engine forward.





5. Install the transmission rear crossmember.
Tightening torque:
T1: 35 Nm (3.6 kgf-cm, 26 ft. lbs.)
T2: 75 Nm (7.6 kgf-cm, 55 ft. lbs.)
6. Take off the transmission jack.





7. Tighten the bolts which hold the lower side of transmission to engine.
Tightening torque: 50 Nm (5.1 kgf-cm, 36.9 ft. lbs.)
8. Screw the bolts for the clutch housing cover.
9. Lower the lift.





10. Connect the engine and transmission.
1. Remove the ST from converter case.
NOTE: When removing the ST, be careful not to drop it into converter case.
ST 498277200 STOPPER SET
2. Install the starter.
3. Tighten the bolts which hold the upper side of transmission to engine.
Tightening torque: 50 Nm (5.1 kgf-cm, 36.9 ft. lbs.)
11. Install the torque converter assembly to drive plate.
1. Tighten the bolts which hold torque converter assembly to drive plate.





2. Insert the wrench to crank pulley bolt, and then tighten all bolts while slightly rotating the crank pulley.
Tightening torque: 25 Nm (2.5 kgf-cm, 18 ft. lbs.)
3. Fit the plug to service hole.
4. Install the V-belt cover.





12. Remove the ST.





13. Install the engine harness bracket.
Tightening torque:
T1: 16 Nm (1.6 kgf-cm, 11.6 ft. lbs.)
T2: 36 Nm (3.6 kgf-cm, 26 ft. lbs.)
14. Install the harness connector to engine harness bracket, and then connect the harness.





15. Install the pitching stopper bracket.
Tightening torque: 41 Nm (4.2 kgf-cm, 30.4 ft. lbs.)
16. Install the throttle body.





17. Install the pitching stopper.
Tightening torque:
T1: 50 Nm (5.1 kgf-cm, 37 ft. lbs.)
T2: 58 Nm (5.9 kgf-cm, 43 ft. lbs.)
18. Lift-up the vehicle.
19. Replace the snap ring of front drive shaft with a new one.
20. Apply grease to the oil seal lips.





21. Install the ST to side retainer.
ST 28399SA010 OIL SEAL PROTECTOR
22. Align the spline of front differential shaft to that of differential bevel gear for insertion, and remove them using ST.
ST 28399SA010 OIL SEAL PROTECTOR





23. Insert the front drive shaft into transmission securely by pressing the front housing from outside.
24. Install the ball joint into housing.





25. Tighten the attachment bolts.
Tightening torque: 50 Nm (5.1 kgf-cm, 36.9 ft. lbs.)





26. Install the stabilizer to crossmember.

NOTE:
^ Install the bushing (on front crossmember side) while aligning it with the paint mark on stabilizer.
^ Ensure the bushing and stabilizer have the same identification colors when installing.

27. Always tighten the rubber bushing location when wheels are in full contact with the ground and vehicle is curb weight.
Tightening torque: 25 Nm (2.5 kgf-cm, 18 ft. lbs.)
28. Install the shift select cable onto select lever.





29. Install the oil charge pipe, and connect the ATF, cooler hoses to pipe.
30. Install the propeller shaft.





31. Install the heat shield cover.
32. Install the rear exhaust pipe and muffler assembly.
33. Install the front and center exhaust pipe.
34. Install the under cover.
35. Lower the lift.





36. Install the ATF, level gauge.
37. Connect the following connectors.
1. Transmission harness connectors
2. Transmission ground terminal
38. Install the air cleaner case stay.
Tightening torque: 16 Nm (1.6 kgf-cm, 11.6 ft. lbs.)
39. Install the air intake chamber.
40. Install the air intake duct.
41. Using a gauge hole, add the ATF, until the fluid level is found at the center between upper and lower levels of level gauge COLD side.
42. Take off the vehicle from a lift.
43. Check the level of differential gear oil.
44. Check the select lever operation.
46. Check the ATF, level.
47. Execute the learning control promotion.
48. Perform the road test.