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Installation [10/2022 - ]: Procedure
- INSTALL WIRING HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET
- Install the 3 wiring harness clamp brackets and connect the clutch control solenoid wire with the 3 bolts.
HINT:
Tighten the ground of the clutch control solenoid wire together with bolt A.
Torque: 19.6 N.m (200 kgf/cm, 14 ft.lbf)
- Connect the 3 clamps and 2 connectors and install the clutch control solenoid wire.
- Install the 3 wiring harness clamp brackets and connect the clutch control solenoid wire with the 3 bolts.
- INSTALL TRANSFER AND TRANSAXLE SETTING STUD BOLT
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- INSTALL TRANSFER ASSEMBLY
- Clean the bolt holes.
*a Union Nut Wrench *b Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length - Temporarily install the transfer assembly to the transaxle with the 8 nuts.NOTE:
- Push the transfer assembly by hand until it is in close contact with the mating surface of the transaxle assembly.
- If the entire mating surface does not come into close contact, tighten the nuts alternately in the order of nut A and nut B, and bring the mating surfaces into close contact little by little.
- Make sure the mating surfaces of nut A and nut B are in close contact. Then temporarily tighten the nuts in order as follows and bring the entire circumference of the mating surface in close contact.
HINT:
Temporarily install order: Temporarily install nut (A) → Temporarily install nut (B) → Temporarily install nut (C) → Temporarily install nut (D) → Temporarily install nut (E) → Temporarily install nut (F) → Temporarily install nut (G) → Temporarily install nut (H)
- Using SST and union nut wrench, tighten the 8 nuts.
- SST: 09961-00950
Specified tightening torque
Torque: 68.6 N.m (700 kgf/cm, 51 ft.lbf)
HINT:
- Tightening order: Tighten nut (A) → Tighten nut (B) → Tighten nut (C) → Tighten nut (D) → Tighten nut (E) → Tighten nut (F) → Tighten nut (G) → Tighten nut (H)
- This torque value is effective when SST is straight to a torque wrench.
- Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length of the torque wrench.
Refer to PRECAUTION [11/2018 - ]
- When using a union nut wrench (fulcrum length of 30 mm (1.181 in.)) + SST (fulcrum length of 150 mm (5.906 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 255 mm (10.039 in.)): 40.2 N.m (410 kgf/cm, 30 ft.lbf)
- Clean the bolt holes.
- INSTALL REAR ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12
- INSTALL REAR ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13
- INSTALL NO. 1 PROPELLER SHAFT HEAT INSULATOR BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY
- INSTALL PROPELLER SHAFT HEAT INSULATOR
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14
- INSTALL TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
Refer to INSTALLATION [11/2018 - ]
- DYNAMIC TORQUE VECTORING 4WD/AWD SYSTEM CALIBRATION
- When the electro magnetic control coupling sub-assembly is replaced, Learning Value Initialization must be performed.
Refer to CALIBRATION [11/2018 - ]
- When the electro magnetic control coupling sub-assembly is replaced, Learning Value Initialization must be performed.
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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.