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Replace the front differential side retainer oil seal.
1. Remove the oil seal by using flat tip screwdriver etc.
2. Install a new oil seal using ST.
  ST 18675AA000 DIFFERENTIAL SIDE OIL SEAL INSTALLER
  NOTE:
  - Apply oil to the oil seal lips.
  - Be sure to replace the differential side oil seal after the procedure of removing front drive shaft from transmission.
    
    Fig 1: Identifying Differential Side Retainer Oil Seal
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Attach the ST to converter case.
ST 498277200 STOPPER SET

Fig 2: Identifying Stopper Set
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Install the transmission onto the engine.
Install the engine mounting bolts and nuts (lower side).
Tightening torque:

50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)

Fig 3: Locating Transmission Mounting Bolts And Nuts (Lower Side)
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Install the transmission rear crossmember.
Tightening torque:

75 N.m (7.6 kgf-m, 55.3 ft-lb)

Fig 4: Locating Rear Crossmember
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Remove the transmission jack.
Lower the vehicle.
Install the engine mounting bolt (upper side).
Tightening torque:

50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)

Fig 5: Locating Transmission Mounting Bolt (Upper Side)
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Remove the ST from converter case.
Install the torque converter to drive plate.
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to drop bolts into converter housing.
- Be careful not to damage the mounting bolts.
1. Install the bolts which hold torque converter to drive plate.
2. Install all four bolts by rotating the crank pulley a little at a time.
3. Install the service hole.
  Tightening torque:
  
  25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)
Install the starter. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Starter.
Remove the ST and install the pitching stopper bracket.
Tightening torque:

41 N.m (4.2 kgf-m, 30.2 ft-lb)

Fig 6: Identifying Pitching Stopper Bracket
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Install the pitching stopper.
Tightening torque:

T1: 50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)

T2: 58 N.m (5.9 kgf-m, 42.8 ft-lb)

Fig 7: Identifying Pitching Stopper
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Lift up the vehicle.
Set the ST to side retainer.
ST 28399SA010 OIL SEAL PROTECTOR

Fig 8: Identifying Oil Seal Protector
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Install the front drive shaft into the transmission.
NOTE: Replace the circlip of drive shaft with a new part.
Install the front drive shaft into transmission, remove the ST and insert the drive shaft securely.
Install the inlet and outlet hoses to the ATF inlet and outlet pipes.

Fig 9: Identifying ATF Inlet/Outlet Pipes And Hose
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Insert the ball joint into the housing. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Ball Joint.
Install the front stabilizer clamp. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Stabilizer.
Install the clutch housing cover securing bolts.

Fig 10: Identifying Clutch Housing Cover
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