Section 309 (Automatic Transmission): Installation: Transaxle

Special Tool(s) 

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool

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1. Secure the transaxle on a high lift transmission jack. Apply multi-purpose grease to the torque converter pilot hub.
   Fig 2: Applying Multi-Purpose Grease To Torque Converter Pilot Hub

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2. Install the shift cable bracket and bolts.
   • Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
   Fig 3: Installing Shift Cable Bracket And Bolts

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3. If not previously installed, install the heat shield.
   Fig 4: Installing Heat Shield

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4. If not previously installed, install the rear engine support bracket.
   • Tighten to 62 Nm (46 lb-ft).
   Fig 5: Installing Rear Engine Support Bracket

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5. Verify the position of the special tools.
   Fig 6: Verifying Position Of Special Tools

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6. Position the transaxle to the back of the engine.
7. Position the transaxle to the engine assembly, and install the transaxle retaining bolts.
   • Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
   Fig 7: Installing Transaxle Retaining Bolts

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8. Install the oil pan-to-transaxle case bolt.
   • Tighten to 62 Nm (46 lb-ft).
   Fig 8: Installing Oil Pan-To-Transaxle Case Bolt

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9. Install the oil pan-to-transaxle case bolt.
   • Tighten to 62 Nm (46 lb-ft).
   Fig 9: Installing Oil Pan-To-Transaxle Case Bolt

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10. Install the front lower retaining bolt.
    • Tighten to 62 Nm (46 lb-ft).
    Fig 10: Installing Front Lower Retaining Bolt

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11. Install the rear lower retaining bolt.
    • Tighten to 62 Nm (46 lb-ft).
    Fig 11: Installing Rear Lower Retaining Bolt

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12. Remove the high-lift transmission jack.
13. Connect the turbine shaft speed (TSS) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 12: Connecting Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) Sensor Electrical Connector

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14. Connect the output shaft speed (OSS) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 13: Connecting Output Shaft Speed (OSS) Sensor Electrical Connector

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15. Install the RH halfshaft.
    Fig 14: Installing RH Halfshaft

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16. Install the LH halfshaft.
    Fig 15: Installing LH Halfshaft

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NOTE: Locate and align the orange dot adjacent to the stud on the torque converter with the orange dot on the flexplate.