Transmission, Installing: Notes

Install In Reverse Order Of Removal While Noting The Following:

-- Check If The Alignment Sleeves Are Installed In The Engine Flange. Refer To The Appropriate Service Information .

-- Check The Plate Seating Between The Engine And The Transmission.

The Plate Must Rest On The Entire Perimeter Of The Engine If It Is Being Pressed Gently Against The Engine With Both Hands.
If The Plate Sticks Out Above The Engine, Then It Is Not Hooked Into The Cylinder Block Correctly.

-- Make Sure The Torque Converter Is Installed Correctly. Refer To TORQUE CONVERTER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Align The Engine/Transmission Assembly In Its Installation Position. To Do So, Lift It Just Enough So That The Transmission Completely Touches The Subframe Mount.

Replace All The Bolts From The Subframe Mount.
Secure All Hose Connections With Hose Clamps Corresponding To Series Production. Refer To The Parts Information.

-- Screw In The New Bolts -Arrows- First By Hand.

Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Mount To Transmission Mount Bracket Bolts

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-- When Tightening The Bolts -Arrows-, The Transmission Can Be Aligned With A Screwdriver.

AWD Vehicles

-- Install The Bevel Box. Refer To BEVEL BOX, INSTALLING .

All Vehicles:

-- Install The Drive Axles. Refer To DRIVE AXLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install The Starter. Refer To STARTER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Attach The Selector Lever Cable To The Transmission And Adjust It. Refer To SELECTOR LEVER CABLE, CHECKING AND ADJUSTING .

-- Install The Battery Tray. Refer To BATTERY .

-- Install The Air Filter Housing. Refer To AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING (DSNA) , or AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING (DSPA) .

-- Check The ATF Level. Refer To ATF LEVEL, CHECKING .

-- Perform A Basic Setting Using The Vehicle Diagnostic Tester Under Guided Functions "Perform Basic Setting".