Transmission Installation

Automatic Transmission Assembly

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

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

2) Install the rear cushion rubber to the transmission assembly.
Tightening torque:
40 Nm (4.1 kgf-m, 29.5 ft-lb)
3) Tap the transmission hanger at the rear of the transmission using a rubber hammer to bend it until it becomes in close contact with the transmission case.

CAUTION:
Avoid excessive load and impact to the transmission case.

4) Attach the ST to the converter case.
ST 498277200 STOPPER SET





5) Install the transmission onto the engine.
1) Lift up the transmission gradually using transmission jack.





2) Insert the engine side stud bolt into the transmission bolt hole.
3) While raising the transmission jack gradually, turn the screw of engine support, then tilt the engine forward and connect.
6) Install the transmission rear crossmember.





7) Remove the transmission jack.
8) T1ghten the bolts and nuts which hold the lower side of transmission to the engine.





9) Install the clutch housing cover bolts.
10) Lower the vehicle.
11) 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.

2) Install the starter.
3) T1ghten the bolts which hold the upper side of the transmission to the engine.





12) Install the torque converter clutch assembly to the drive plate.

CAUTION:
^ Be careful not to damage the mounting bolts.
^ Be careful not to drop bolts into the converter case.

1) T1ghten the bolts which hold the torque converter clutch to the drive plate.
2) Place the wrench on the crank pulley bolt, and remove all the bolts while rotating the crank pulley a little bit at a time.





3) Fit the plug to service hole.
4) Install the V-belt cover.
13) Remove the ST.





14) Install the engine harness bracket. (non-turbo model)





15) Install the harness connector to engine harness bracket, then connect the harness. (non-turbo model)
16) Install the engine hanger. (Turbo model)





17) Install the pitching stopper bracket (A).





18) Install the throttle body. (non-turbo model)
19) Install the pitching stopper.





20) Lift up the vehicle.
21) Replace the circlip of the front drive shaft with a new part.
22) Apply grease to the oil seal lip.
23) Attach the ST to side retainer.
ST 28399SA010 OIL SEAL PROTECTOR





24) Align and insert the spline of the front drive shaft to the splines of the differential bevel gear, and remove the ST.
ST 28399SA010 OIL SEAL PROTECTOR
25) Insert the front drive shaft into the transmission securely by pressing the front housing from the outside.





26) Install the ball joint into the front housing.
27) T1ghten the attachment bolts.





28) Attach the stabilizer link to the front arm.





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

NOTE:
Use a new ATF cooler hose.





31) Install the propeller shaft.
32) Install the heat shield cover.





33) Install the rear exhaust pipe and muffler assembly.
^ Non-turbo model
^ Turbo model
34) Install the front and center exhaust pipe. (non-turbo model)
35) Install the center exhaust pipe. (Turbo model)
36) Install the under cover.
37) Lower the vehicle.
38) Install the ATF level gauge.





39) Connect the following connectors and terminals.
^ Non-turbo model





^ Turbo model





40) Install the air intake chamber stay. (non-turbo model)
Tightening torque:
16 Nm (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb)
41) Install the air intake chamber and intake boot. (non-turbo model)
42) Install the intercooler. (Turbo model)
43) Connect the ground cable to battery.
44) Fill transmission with ATF through the oil charge pipe until the fluid level is between the upper and lower level on the "COLD" side of the level gauge.
45) Lower the vehicle from lift.
46) Check the differential gear oil level.
47) Check the select lever operation.
48) Bleed the air of control valve. (Turbo model)
49) Check the ATF level.
50) Perform learning control promotion.
51) Perform the road test.