Transaxle - 3.0L

	Engine Lifting Bracket Set 303-1140
	Lifting Bracket, Engine 303-050 (T70P-6000)
	Powertrain Lift 014-00765
	Retainer, Torque Converter 307-566
	Support Bar, Engine 303-F072

All vehicles 

1. Install the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket and the 2 nuts.
   • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
     Fig 1: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Bracket Nuts

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2. Install the transmission fluid cooler tubes in the transaxle by inserting the tube into the fitting until a click is heard/felt. Pull back to confirm connection is secure and position them in the retainer mounted on the main control cover studbolts.
   Fig 2: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes And Connections

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3. Install the 2 secondary latches.
   Fig 3: Locating Secondary Latches

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4. Position the transmission fluid cooler tubes in the retainers and close the 2 transmission fluid cooler tube retainers.
   Fig 4: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Retainers

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5. Inspect the O-ring seal on the transaxle filler tube for damage and install a new O-ring if needed. Lubricate the O-ring seal with clean automatic transmission fluid.
   Fig 5: Locating O-Ring Seal On Transaxle Filler Tube

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6. Position the transmission fluid filler tube in place and install the vent tube.
   Fig 6: Locating Transaxle Vent Tube And Transmission Fluid Filler Tube

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7. Install the transmission fluid filler tube nut.
   • Tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).
     Fig 7: Locating Transmission Fluid Filler Tube Nut

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8. Install the transmission fluid level indicator.
   Fig 8: Locating Transmission Fluid Level Indicator

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9. Secure the transaxle to a suitable transmission jack with a safety strap.
10. Prior to installing the transaxle, apply multi-purpose grease to the torque converter pilot hub.
    Fig 9: Locating Torque Converter Pilot Hub

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11. Position the transaxle into the engine compartment.
    Fig 10: Positioning Transaxle Into Engine Compartment

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12. Remove the Torque Converter Retainer.
    Fig 11: Identifying Torque Converter Retainer

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NOTE: Make sure that the dowel pins are installed in the engine block prior to installing the transaxle.
13. Position the transaxle on the dowel pins of the engine.
14. Install the 2 back torque converter housing bolts.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
      Fig 12: Locating Back Torque Converter Housing Bolts

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15. Install the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and the stud in the front of the torque converter housing.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
      Fig 13: Locating Torque Converter Housing, Stud, Bolts And Nuts

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16. Remove the transmission jack.
17. Connect the transmission fluid cooler tubes by inserting the tube into the fitting until a click is heard/felt. Pull back to confirm connection is secure.
    Fig 14: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes Connection

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18. Install the transmission fluid cooler tube secondary latches.
    Fig 15: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Secondary Latches

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19. Connect the Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) electrical connector.
    Fig 16: Locating Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) Sensor Electrical Connector

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20. Connect the transaxle main electrical connector.
    Fig 17: Locating Transaxle Electrical Connector

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21. Install 4 new torque converter nuts.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
      Fig 18: Identifying Torque Converter Nut

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22. Install the inspection cover.
    Fig 19: Locating Inspection Cover

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23. Apply threadlock and sealer to the threads and install the transaxle support insulator bracket, the 3 nuts and the bolt.
    • Tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
      Fig 20: Locating Transaxle Support Insulator Bracket Nuts And Bolt

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24. Lift the transaxle until the transaxle support insulator bracket is aligned with the transaxle support insulator, apply threadlock and sealant to the threads and install the through bolt.
    • Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
      Fig 21: Locating Transaxle Support Insulator Through Bolt

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25. Remove the Engine Support Bar.
    Fig 22: Support Engine Usig Engine Support Bar

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26. Remove the bolt and the Engine Lifting Bracket from the LH cylinder head.
    Fig 23: Locating Engine Lifting Bracket And Bolt

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27. Remove the upper half of the Engine Lifting Bracket Set.
    Fig 24: Identifying Upper Half Of Engine Lifting Bracket Set

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28. Remove the lower half of the Engine Lifting Bracket Set.
    Fig 25: Identifying Lower Half Of Engine Lifting Bracket Set And Bolt

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29. Place the subframe assembly on the Powertrain Lift and raise the subframe into the installed position.
    Fig 26: Positioning Powertrain Lift Under Subframe Assembly

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NOTE: LH shown in illustration, RH similar.
30. Install the front subframe nuts.
    • Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
      Fig 27: Locating Front Subframe Nut

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NOTE: LH shown in illustration, RH similar.
Fig 28: Locating Subframe Bracket Bolts
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31. Position the subframe brackets and install the bolts finger-tight.
NOTE: LH shown in illustration, RH similar.
32. Install the subframe nuts.
    • Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
      Fig 29: Locating Subframe Nut

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NOTE: LH shown in illustration, RH similar.
Fig 30: Locating Subframe Bracket-To-Body Bolts
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33. Tighten the subframe bracket-to-body bolts to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
NOTE: LH shown in illustration, RH similar.
34. Install the stabilizer bar links and nuts to the struts.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
      Fig 31: Locating Stabilizer Bar Link Nut

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35. Install the Electronic Power Assist Steering (EPAS) system wiring harness ground and the bolt behind the RH splash shield.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
      Fig 32: Locating Electronic Power Assist Steering (EPAS) System Wiring Harness Ground And Mounting Bolt

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36. Attach the 3 wiring harness retainers to the LH front of the subframe.
    Fig 33: Locating Wiring Harness Retainers From LH Front Of Subframe

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37. Connect the 2 in-line EPAS system electrical connectors at the front of the subframe.
    Fig 34: Locating In-Line Electronic Power Assist Steering Electrical Connectors On Front Of Subframe

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NOTE: Front Wheel Drive (FWD) shown in illustration, All-Wheel Drive (AWD) similar.
38. Install the 2 roll restrictor bracket bolts.
    • Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
      Fig 35: Locating Roll Restrictor Bracket Bolts

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39. If equipped, install the heat shield and the 2 bolts.
    Fig 36: Locating Bolts And Heat Shield

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    All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles 

40. Install the Power Transfer Unit (PTU). For additional information, refer to TRANSFER CASE - POWER TRANSFER UNIT (PTU) .

    Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles 

41. Install the RH exhaust manifold heat shield on the manifold and install the 5 bolts.
    • Tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).
      Fig 37: Locating RH Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolts

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42. Connect the RH Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) electrical connector.
    Fig 38: Locating RH O2 Sensor Electrical Connector

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43. Install the intermediate shaft. For additional information, refer to FRONT DRIVE HALFSHAFTS .
44. Install the exhaust flexible pipe. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM .

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45. Install the LH halfshaft. For additional information, refer to FRONT DRIVE HALFSHAFTS .
46. Install the LH splash shield and the 6 pin-type retainers (4 shown in illustration).
    Fig 39: Locating LH Splash Shield And Pin-Type Retainers

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47. Position the LH fender splash shield and install the 4 screws.
    Fig 40: Locating Fender Splash Shield Mounting Screws

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48. Install the RH splash shield and the 6 pin-type retainers (4 shown in illustration).
    Fig 41: Locating Pin-Type Retainers And RH Splash Shield

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49. Position the RH fender splash shield and install the 4 screws.
    Fig 42: Locating RH Fender Splash Shield Screws

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50. If equipped, install the 7 screws and the underbody cover.
    Fig 43: Locating Underbody Cover And Screws

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NOTE: The steering gear/dash seal must be fully seated in the steering valve tower groove before the retaining clips are fully engaged into the body. If the steering gear/dash seal is not seated to the steering gear valve tower groove and the clips are not fully engaged to the body, water and foreign material may enter the passenger compartment and damage the vehicle interior can occur.
51. Install the steering gear/dash seal.
    • Apply hand force to the center of the seal, install the steering gear/dash seal onto the steering gear valve tower until the seal is fully seated in the valve tower groove. Install the steering gear/dash seal until the retaining clips are fully engaged into the body.
      Fig 44: Locating Steering Gear/Dash Seal Clips

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52. Install the steering intermediate shaft onto the steering gear and install a new bolt.
    • Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
      Fig 45: Locating Steering Column Shaft Mounting Bolts

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53. Install the steering joint cover and the 2 nuts.
    Fig 46: Locating Nuts And Steering Joint Cover

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54. Install the EGR valve bracket and install the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 47: Locating EGR Valve Bracket Bolts

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55. Install the EGR valve and tube. For additional information, refer to ENGINE EMISSION CONTROL - 3.0L (4V) .
56. Install the 3 upper torque converter housing bolts.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
      Fig 48: Locating Upper Torque Converter Housing Bolts

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57. Connect the wiring harness retainer on the transmission fluid filler tube.
    Fig 49: Locating Wiring Harness Retainer On Transmission Fluid Filler Tube

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58. Connect the wiring harness retainers to the main control cover studbolts.
    Fig 50: Locating Transaxle Electrical Wiring Harness Retainers On Main Control Cover Stud Bolts

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59. Position the selector lever cable bracket in place and install the 2 nuts.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
      Fig 51: Locating Selector Lever Cable Bracket Nuts

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60. Connect the selector lever cable end to the manual control lever with the manual control lever and selector lever in DRIVE. Check selector lever cable adjustment. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE EXTERNAL CONTROLS - AISIN AW21/6F35 .
    Fig 52: Locating Selector Lever Cable End On Manual Control Lever

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61. Install the starter motor. For additional information, refer to STARTING SYSTEM .
62. Install the Air Cleaner (ACL) and the outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING - 3.0L (4V) .
63. Fill the transaxle with clean transmission fluid.
    Fig 53: Locating Transmission Fluid Level Indicator

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64. Start the engine and move the range selector lever into each gear position.
65. Using the scan tool with the engine running, check and make sure that the transmission is at normal operating temperature 85-93°C (185-200°F). Check and adjust the transmission fluid level and check for any leaks. If transmission fluid is needed, add transmission fluid in increments of 0.24L (0.5 pt) until the correct level is achieved.
66. If a replacement transaxle assembly is being installed or a new solenoid body is installed, the PCM will have to be reflashed with a new solenoid body strategy and identification data file. For additional information, refer to SOLENOID BODY STRATEGY .