Transmission Installation
INSTALLATION1) Replace the differential side retainer oil seal.
NOTE:
Be sure to replace the differential side retainer oil seal after removing the front drive shaft.
ST 18675AA000 DIFFERENTIAL SIDE OIL SEAL INSTALLER
2) Install the transmission cushion rubber to the transmission assembly, and tighten bolt (A).
3) Install the transmission cushion rubber to the center crossmember, and tighten the nut (B).
Tightening torque:
Bolt (A)
35 Nm (3.6 kgf-m, 25.8 ft-lb)
Nut (B)
35 Nm (3.6 kgf-m, 25.8 ft-lb)
4) Tap the transmission hanger in the rear side of transmission with a rubber hammer to bend it until it is in close contact with the transmission case.
CAUTION:
Do not apply excessive load or impact to the transmission case.
5) Install the transmission onto the engine.
CAUTION:
This operation requires at least two persons.
NOTE:
Keep the engine level.
(1) Lift up the transmission gradually using a transmission jack.
(2) Engage at the spline section.
NOTE:
Be careful not to hit the main shaft against the clutch housing cover.
6) Temporarily tighten the bolts and nuts which hold lower side of transmission to engine.
7) Install the front crossmember and rear crossmember.
Tightening torque:
T1: 75 Nm (7.6 kgf-m, 55.3 ft-lb)
T2: 140 Nm (14.3 kgf-m, 103.3 ft-lb)
8) Take out the transmission jack.
9) Tighten the bolts and nuts which hold the lower side of transmission to the engine.
Tightening torque:
50 Nm (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
10) Lower the vehicle.
11) Install the two mounting bolts on the upper side of the transmission.
Tightening torque:
50 Nm (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
12) Remove the ST (ENGINE HANGER).
13) Install the transmission main mounting bracket.
NOTE:
Incline the engine, and install the transmission main mounting bracket for the left side of the vehicle first.
Tightening torque:
75 Nm (7.6 kgf-m, 55.3 ft-lb)
14) Attach the ST (ENGINE HANGER) again.
15) Remove the bolts from ST (SPECIAL TOOL FB).
16) Remove the bolt and nut to remove ST (SPECIAL TOOL FB).
17) Temporarily attach the front cushion rubber with bolts.
18) Install the bolt and nut to the front cushion rubber.
19) Tighten the bolts and nuts of front cushion rubber.
NOTE:
Always start tightening from the bolts on the engine side.
Tightening torque:
T1: 25 Nm (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)
T2: 45 Nm (4.6 kgf-m, 33.2 ft-lb)
20) Remove the ST (ENGINE HANGER) from the vehicle.
21) Tighten the nuts connecting the engine mount and the transmission main mounting bracket.
Tightening torque:
45 Nm (4.6 kgf-m, 33.2 ft-lb)
22) Install the starter.
23) Install the operating cylinder.
Tightening torque:
37 Nm (3.8 kgf-m, 27.3 ft-lb)
24) Lift up the vehicle.
25) Install the front drive shaft into the transmission.
26) Insert the front arm ball joint into the housing lower part.
27) Attach the stabilizer link to the front arm.
28) Install the MT gear shift cable and MT gear select cable to MT gear shift lever.
CAUTION:
^ Do not bend MT gear shift cable and MT gear select cable at a sharp angle.
^ Always use new MT gear select cable if the cable is removed from selector lever COMPL of transmission side.
29) Install the propeller shaft.
30) Install the steering shaft universal joint.
31) Install the heat shield cover.
32) Install the center exhaust pipe.
33) Install the front under cover.
34) Lower the vehicle.
35) Install the throttle body.
36) Connect the following connectors.
(1) Transmission radio ground terminal
Tightening torque:
13 Nm (1.3 kgf-m, 9.6 ft-lb)
(2) Neutral position switch connector (Brown)
(3) Back-up light switch connector (Gray)
(4) Engine harness connectors
37) Fill transmission gear oil through the transmission oil level gauge hole.
38) Install the air intake boot assembly.
39) Install the radiator fan.
40) Attach the grille bracket.
41) Install the air intake duct.
42) Install the front wheels.
43) Adjust the detent of the MT gear shift lever.
44) Connect the battery ground terminal.