Automatic Transaxle: Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Perform the following :

• Adjust the shift cable.
• Refill the transaxle with fluid.
• Refill the radiator with engine coolant.
• Bleed air from the cooling system with the heater valve open.
• Clean the battery posts and cable terminals with sandpaper, assemble them, and apply grease to prevent corrosion.

1. Lowering the vehicle or lifting up a jack, install the transaxle assembly.
2. Tighten the transaxle under mounting bolts.

   TORQUE:

   65~85 Nm (650~850 kgf.cm, 47.0~61.5 lb-ft)

3. Install the starter motor, (see STARTING SYSTEM ).

   TORQUE:

   65~85 Nm (650~850 kgf.cm, 47.0~61.5 lb-ft)

4. Tighten the transaxle under mounting bolts (A, B).

   TORQUE:46~53 Nm (460~530 kgf.cm, 33.3~38.3 lb-ft)

   Fig 1: Identifying Mounting Bolts (A) And Drive Plate Bolts (B)

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5. After removing a jack, insert the drive shafts, (see DRIVESHAFT )
6. Install the sub frame, (see FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM ).
7. Tighten the roll stopper mounting bolts (A, B)

   TORQUE:

   90~110 Nm (900~1100 kgf.cm, 65.1~79.5 lb-ft)

   Fig 2: Identifying Roll Stopper Mounting Bolts (A)

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