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Automatic Transmission Assembly: Installation
- INSPECT TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
- Inspect the torque converter clutch assembly (see TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH AND DRIVE PLATE ).
- INSTALL TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
- Install the torque converter clutch to the automatic transmission.
- Using a vernier caliper and straightedge, measure the dimension A between the transmission and the end surface of the drive plate.
Standard dimension: A = 22.28 mm (0.8772 in.)
- Using a vernier caliper and a straightedge, measure the distance from the installed surface of the transmission housing to the installed surface of the torque converter clutch.
Correct distance: More than 17.1 mm (0.673 in.)
- INSTALL TRANSFER ASSEMBLY
- Install the transfer assembly (see INSTALLATION ).
- INSTALL WIRE HARNESS AND HOSE
- Connect the 5 hoses and install the wire harness and hose.
- Install the 6 connector clamps.
- Connect the 5 connectors.
- Attach the lock and connect the connector.
- Install the 4 bolts.
Torque: 8.0 N*m (82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf)
- INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY
- Install the transmission unit with the 10 bolts.
Torque: 71 N*m (724 kgf*cm, 52 ft.*lbf) for bolt A
37 N*m (377 kgf*cm, 27 ft.*lbf) for bolt B
- Install the transmission wire clamp bolt.
- Install the transmission unit with the 10 bolts.
- INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR REAR
- Install the mounting insulator with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 59 N*m (600 kgf*cm, 43 ft.*lbf)
HINT:
Install the insulator rear with the inscribing mark facing backward.
- Install the mounting insulator with the 4 bolts.
- INSTALL CROSSMEMBER AND TRANSFER CASE PROTECTOR
- Install the crossmember with the 8 bolts and 2 nuts.
Torque: 50 N*m (510 kgf*cm, 37 ft.*lbf) for bolt
74 N*m (750 kgf*cm, 54 ft.*lbf) for nut
- Install the transfer case protector with the 3 bolts.
Torque: 29 N*m (296 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf)
- Install the crossmember with the 8 bolts and 2 nuts.
- CONNECT GROUND CABLE
- Install the ground cable with the bolt.
- CONNECT OIL COOLER TUBE
- Loosely install the tip of the oil cooler tubes to the automatic transmission by hand.
- Install the clamp with the bolt.
Torque: 12 N*m (122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf)
- Using SST, tighten the tubes.
SST 09023-12701
Torque: 34 N*m (346 kgf*cm, 25 ft.*lbf) for use without SST
31 N*m (316 kgf*cm, 23 ft.*lbf) for use with SST
- INSTALL DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SETTING BOLT
- Hold the crankshaft pulley bolt with a wrench and install the 6 torque converter clutch setting bolts.
Torque: 48 N*m (490 kgf*cm, 35 ft.*lbf)
HINT:
First install the green colored bolt.
- Install the hole plug with the bolt.
Torque: 18 N*m (185 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf)
- Hold the crankshaft pulley bolt with a wrench and install the 6 torque converter clutch setting bolts.
- CONNECT WIRE HARNESS
- Connect the transmission wire and install the 3 clamps to the transmission unit.
- Connect the 3 connectors.
- CONNECT FLOOR SHIFT TRANSMISSION CONTROL ROD
- Connect the shift control rod and install the pin and dip.
- CONNECT TRANSFER SHIFT LEVER
- Connect the transfer shift lever rod assembly with the nut.
Torque: 12 N*m (122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf)
- Connect the transfer shift lever rod assembly with the nut.
- INSTALL REAR PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY (see INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY (see INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE
- Install the front exhaust pipe RH (see INSTALLATION ).
- INSTALL TRANSFER SHIFT LEVER BOOT
- Install the transfer shift lever boot with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 5.4 N*m (55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf)
- Install the upper console panel (see INSTALLATION ).
- Install the transfer shift lever knob.
- Install the transfer shift lever boot with the 4 bolts.
- INSTALL DRIVE BELT, FAN AND FLUID COUPLING ASSEMBLY, FAN SHROUD AND RADIATOR RESERVOIR
- Install the drive belt, fan and fluid coupling assembly, fan shroud and radiator reservoir (see INSTALLATION ).
- INSTALL AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY
- CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
- PERFORM INITIALIZATION
- Perform initialization (see
INITIALIZATION
).NOTE: Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
- Perform initialization (see
INITIALIZATION
).
- CHECK FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAKS
- INSPECT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
- Inspect automatic transmission fluid (see AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID ).
- INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER
Torque: 28 N*m (286 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf)
- Install the No. 1 and No. 2 under covers.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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