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.
Removal And Installation: Installation
- Drive plate runoutCAUTION: Do not allow any magnetic materials to contact the ring gear teeth.
Maximum allowable runout:
- If this runout is out of allowance, replace drive plate and ring gear.
- When connecting torque converter to transaxle, measure distance "A" to be certain that they are correctly assembled.
Distance "A": 14 mm (0.55 in) or more
- Install bolts fixing converter to drive plate.
- With converter installed, rotate crankshaft several turns to check that transaxle rotates freely without binding.
- Tighten bolts securing transaxle.
- Tighten LH mounting bracket bolts to the specified torque. Refer to ENGINE ASSEMBLY .
- Tighten center member bolts to the specified torque. Refer to .
- Tighten rear plate cover bolts to the specified torque. Refer to OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER .
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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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