Installation Procedure
- Install the transmission side cover.
- Hand start the transmission side cover lower bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the side cover bolts and stud to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Raise the engine with the engine support fixture.
- Raise the vehicle.
- Install the transmission mount. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement - Front orTransmission Mount Replacement - Rear in Transmission/Transaxle.
- Install the frame. Refer to Frame Replacement - Front in Frame and Underbody.
- Install the power steering gear mounting bolts. Refer to Power Steering Gear Replacement in Power Steering.
- Install the wheel drive shaft to the transmission. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement in Wheel Drive Shafts.
- Connect the left ball joint to the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Ball Joint Replacement in Front Suspension.
- Install the left inner fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement in Body Front End.
- Install the left front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture in Engine Mechanical.
- Install the PNP switch. Refer to Park/Neutral Position (PNP) Switch Replacement .
- Install the PNP switch lever and nut.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).
- Install the shift cable bracket.
- Connect the shift cable from the PNP switch.
- Install the underhood electrical center bracket.
- Install the underhood electrical center to the bracket.
- Install the air cleaner housing assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls.
- Fill the transmission. Refer to Capacities - Approximate Fluid in Maintenance and Lubrication.