Transmission Installation
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLYINSTALLATION
1. INSTALL TRANSAXLE CASE COVER UPPER
a. Install the transmission case cover upper with the 3 bolts.
Torque: 12 Nm (122 kgf-cm, 9 ft. lbs.)
2. INSTALL TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
a. Install the torque converter clutch to the automatic transaxle.
b. Using vernier calipers and a straight edge, measure the dimension A between the transaxle fitting part of the engine and the converter fitting part of the drive plate.
c. Using vernier calipers and a straight edge, measure the dimension B shown in the illustration and check that B is greater than A (measured in step (b)).
Standard: A + 1 (0.03937 inch) mm or more
NOTICE: Remember to subtract the thickness of the straight edge.
3. INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
a. Install the automatic transaxle to the engine with the 8 bolts.
Torque:
Bolt A: 64 Nm (53 kgf-cm, 47 ft. lbs.)
Bolt B: 46 Nm (470 kgf-cm, 34 ft. lbs.)
Bolt C: 37 Nm (377 kgf-cm, 27 ft. lbs.)
b. Apply a few drops of adhesive to 2 threads on the tip of the 6 torque converter clutch mounting bolts.
Adhesive: Part No. 08833-00070, THREE BOND 1324 or equivalent
c. Install the 6 torque converter clutch mounting bolts.
Torque: 41 Nm (418 kgf-cm, 30 ft. lbs.)
NOTICE: First install the green colored bolt, and then the remaining 5 bolts.
d. Install the exhaust pipe support bracket and exhaust pipe support bracket No. 1 to the automatic transaxle with the 2 bolts and nut.
Torque:
Bolt 7.8 Nm (80 kgf-cm, 69 inch lbs.)
Nut 21 Nm (214 kgf-cm, 16 ft. lbs.)
4. INSTALL TRANSVERSE ENGINE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET
a. Install the engine mounting bracket FR with the 3 bolts to the automatic transaxle.
Torque: 64 Nm (653 kgf-cm, 47 ft. lbs.)
5. INSTALL TRANSMISSION OIL FILLER TUBE SUB ASSEMBLY
a. Coat a new O-ring with ATF, and install it to the oil filler tube.
b. Install the oil filler tube to the automatic transaxle with the bolt.
Torque: 5.5 Nm (56 kgf-cm, 49 inch lbs.)
c. Connect the breather hose to the wire harness bracket.
NOTICE: The breather hose should be on the left side of the vehicle.
d. Install the ATF level gauge.
6. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET NO. 1
a. Install the control cable bracket No. 1 with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 12 Nm (122 kgf-cm, 9 ft. lbs.)
7. INSTALL OIL COOLER INLET TUBE NO. 1
a. Temporarily install the oil cooler outlet tube No. 1.
b. Temporarily install the oil cooler inlet tube No. 1.
c. Install the oil cooler tube clamp and bolt.
Torque: 5.4 Nm (55 kgf-cm, 48 inch lbs.)
HINT: Install them so that the oil cooler tube cushion is positioned as shown in the illustration.
d. Using SST and a wrench, tighten the oil cooler inlet tube No. 1.
Torque: 34 Nm (350 kgf-cm, 25 ft. lbs.)
8. INSTALL OIL COOLER OUTLET TUBE NO. 1
a. Using SST and a wrench, tighten the oil cooler outlet tube No. 1.
SST 09023-12701
9. CONNECT CONNECTORS
a. Connect the transmission wire connector.
b. Connect the park/neutral position switch connector.
c. Connect the 2 transmission revolution sensor connectors.
10. INSTALL STARTER ASSEMBLY
a. Install the starter assembly with the 2 bolts (1).
Torque: 37 Nm (377 kgf-cm, 27 ft. lbs.)
b. Connect the connector (2).
c. Connect the starter wire with the nut (3).
Torque: 9.8 Nm (100 kgf-cm, 87 inch lbs.)
11. CONNECT WIRE HARNESS
a. Connect the wire harness with the bolt.
Torque: 13 Nm (139 kgf-cm, 9 ft. lbs.)
12. INSTALL WIRE HARNESS CLAMP
a. Install the 2 clamps and 2 bolts.
Torque: 8.4 Nm (86 kgf-cm, 74 inch lbs.)
b. Connect the wire harnesses to the clamps.
13. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET NO. 2
a. Install the transmission control cable bracket No. 2 with the bolt.
Torque: 12 Nm (122 kgf-cm, 9 ft. lbs.)
14. INSTALL LH FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
15. INSTALL RH FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
16. INSTALL ENGINE ASSEMBLY
17. RESET MEMORY
18. PERFORM INITIALIZATION