Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Transmission Wire: Installation
- INSTALL TRANSMISSION WIRE
- Coat a new O-ring with ATF and install it to the transmission wire connector.
- Install the transmission wire.
- Install the bolt.
Torque: 5.4 N*m (55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf)
- Connect the wire connector.
HINT:
Push up the lever until the claw of the transmission wire connector makes a connection sound.
- Connect the 3 speed sensor connectors.
- INSTALL TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY
- Install the spring and check ball body.
- Align the groove of the manual valve with the lever pin.
- Install the 17 bolts.
Torque: 11 N*m (112 kgf*cm, 8 ft.*lbf)
HINT:
Each bolt length is indicated below.
Bolt length:
21 mm (0.83 in.) for bolt A
31 mm (1.22 in.) for bolt B
64 mm (2.52 in.) for bolt C
- Install the detent spring and detent spring cover with the bolt.NOTE: Make sure to install the detent spring so that its roller is perpendicularly at the center of the manual valve lever.
Torque: 10 N*m (102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf)
- Connect the 8 connectors to the solenoid valves.
- Connect the oil pressure switch connector.
- Coat a new O-ring with ATF and install it to the ATF temperature sensor.
- Install the ATF temperature sensor and lock plate with the bolt.
Torque: 10 N*m (102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf)
- INSTALL VALVE BODY OIL STRAINER ASSEMBLY
- Coat a new O-ring with ATF and install it to the oil strainer.NOTE: Ensure that the O-ring is not twisted or pinched.
- Install the oil strainer to the valve body with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 11 N*m (112 kgf*cm, 8 ft.*lbf)
- Coat a new O-ring with ATF and install it to the oil strainer.
- INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Install the 3 magnets to the oil pan.
- Install a new gasket and the oil pan to the transmission case with the 9 bolts.
Torque: 7.3 N*m (74 kgf*cm, 64 in.*lbf)
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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.
