Transmission Installation

Automatic Transmission Assembly

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

NOTE:
Replacement is not necessary when new oil seal has been installed.

2) Install the rear cushion rubber to transmission assembly.
Tightening torque:
39 Nm (4.0 kgf-m, 29 ft. lbs.)
3) Install the ST to converter case.
ST 498277200 STOPPER SET





4) Install the transmission onto engine.
(1) Gradually raise the transmission with transmission jack.





(2) Engage them at splines.
(3) While gradually lifting the transmission jack, turn the screw of engine support, and then tilt the engine forward.
5) Install the transmission rear crossmember.





6) Take off the transmission jack.
7) Tighten the nuts and bolts which hold the lower side of transmission to engine.





8) Tighten the bolt of clutch housing cover.
9) Lower the vehicle.
10) Connect the engine and transmission.
(1) Remove the ST from converter case.

NOTE:
Be careful not to drop the ST into the converter case when removing ST.

ST 498277200 STOPPER SET
(2) Install the starter.
(3) Tighten the bolt which holds the upper side of transmission to engine.





11) Install the torque converter clutch to drive plate.
(1) Tighten the bolts which hold the torque converter clutch to drive plate.
(2) While rotating the crank pulley in the direction of engine rotation little by little, tighten all the bolts.





(3) Clog the plug onto service hole.
(4) Install the V-belt cover.
12) Remove the STs.
ST 41099AC000 ENGINE SUPPORT ASSY





13) Install the pitching stopper bracket.





14) Install the pitching stopper.
Tightening torque:
T1: 50 Nm (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft. lbs.)
T2: 58 Nm (5.9 kgf-m, 43 ft. lbs.)
15) Install the throttle body.
16) Lift-up the vehicle.
17) Replace the snap ring of front drive shaft with a new one.
18) Apply grease to the oil seal lips.
19) Install the ST to side retainer.
ST 28399SA010 OIL SEAL PROTECTOR





20) 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
21) Insert the front drive shaft into transmission securely by pressing the front housing from outside.





22) Install the ball joint into housing.
23) Connect the stabilizer link to transverse link, and tighten the bolts.

NOTE:
Use a new self-locking nut.





24) Install the shift select cable onto select lever.
25) Install the oil charge pipe, and connect the ATF cooler hoses to pipe.





26) Install the propeller shaft.
27) Install the rear exhaust pipe and muffler assembly.
Non-turbo model
Turbo model
28) Install the front and center exhaust pipe. (Non-turbo model)
29) Install the center exhaust pipe. (Turbo model)
30) Install the under cover.
31) Lower the vehicle.
32) Install the ATF level gauge.





33) Connect the following connectors.
(1) Transmission harness connectors
(2) Transmission ground terminal
34) Install the air intake chamber stay.
Tightening torque:
16 Nm (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft. lbs.)
35) Install the air intake chamber and intake duct. (Non-turbo model)
36) Install the intercooler. (Turbo model)
37) Connect the battery ground cable.
38) Fill ATF up to the middle of the "COLD" side on level gauge by using oil charge pipe.
39) Take off the vehicle from lift arms.
40) Check select lever operation.
41) Bleed air from control valve.
42) Check the ATF level.
43) Perform the advance operation of learning control.
44) Check the road test.