Removal And Installation: Transaxle: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
NOTE:
Prior to installing a new, re-manufactured or overhauled transmission, clean the transmission fluid cooler tubes. Failure to clean the transmission fluid cooler tubes can result in transmission failure.
NOTE:
If the transmission was overhauled, or if installing a new transmission and the transmission fluid cooler has not been flushed, flush the transmission fluid cooler at this time. Refer to the Transmission Fluid Cooler Backflushing and Cleaning in
Automatic Transmission Cooling 6F35
. Clean the transmission-mounted transmission fluid cooler tubes by hand.
- 2.NOTE: If the transmission is not positioned on the dowel pins, damage to the transmission may occur.
If the dowel pins were pulled out of the engine block during removal, install new dowel pins in the engine block.
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Support the transmission with a transmission jack. Secure the transmission to the transmission jack with a safety strap.
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Align the torque converter stud marked during removal with the flexplate, position the transmission on the dowel pins and install the lower transmission-to-engine bolts.- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
- 6.
Apply threadlock to the threads and install the nuts and the bolt.- Tighten the nuts to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
- Tighten the bolt to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
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Apply threadlock to the bolt threads and install the transmission support insulator through bolt.- Tighten to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).
- 9.
Install the catalytic converter support bracket, the studs and the nuts.- 1.
Tighten to 18 Nm (13 lb-ft).
- 2.
Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
- 3.
Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
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Inspect the transaxle case bushing. If the surface shows signs of excessive wear or damage, replace the transaxle case bushing. Refer to Transaxle Case Bushing .
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Inspect the LH halfshaft journal. If there is metal transfer on the journal, replace the LH halfshaft. Refer to Front Drive Halfshafts .Item Part Number Description 1 - Halfshaft journal with normal wear. 2 - Halfshaft journal with metal transfer.
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Inspect the halfshaft for wear or damage and install a new halfshaft, if necessary.- 1.
Inspect the differential seal surface.
- 2.
Inspect the halfshaft bushing surface. If this surface is damaged, inspect the halfshaft bushing for damage.
- 3.
Inspect the differential side gear splines.
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- 14.NOTE: Make sure to install the correct circlip for this application. Failure to use the correct diameter circlip may result in shaft removal concerns or shaft damage during vehicle operation.
Install the correct new circlip on the inboard stub shaft.
- 15.NOTE: If the transmission has been replaced or overhauled, the halfshaft seals do not need to be replaced.
If necessary, install a new LH halfshaft seal. Refer to, Halfshaft Seal - LH .
- 17.NOTE: The sharp edges on the halfshaft splines can slice or puncture the oil seal. Use care when inserting the halfshaft into the transmission or damage to the seal may occur.
Push the LH halfshaft into the transmission so the splines go through the special tool and remove the special tool.
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Push the LH halfshaft into the transmission so the circlip locks into the differential side gear. Pull the halfshaft inner end to make sure the circlip is locked.
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Inspect the RH halfshaft seal surface.
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Inspect the dust shield.
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Inspect the differential side gear splines.
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- 20.NOTE: If the transmission has been replaced or overhauled, the halfshaft seals do not need to be replaced.
If necessary, install a new RH halfshaft seal. Refer to, Halfshaft Seal - RH .
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Push the RH halfshaft into the transmission so the splines go through the seal protector and remove the seal protector.
- 25.
Install the subframe. Refer to Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System .
- 26.
Install the roll restrictor bracket and the roll restrictor bracket bolts.- Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
- 27.NOTE: Only rotate the engine in a clockwise direction or engine damage will occur.
Install new torque converter nuts.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
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Install the starter. Refer to Starting System .
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If removed, inspect the transmission mounted transmission fluid cooler tube backing rings and seals for damage and install new backing rings or seals if necessary. Lubricate the transmission mounted transmission fluid cooler tube seals with automatic transmission fluid and install the backing rings and seals on the transmission mounted transmission fluid cooler tubes.- 1.
Seal
- 2.
Backing ring
- 1.
- 37.
Install the battery tray and battery. Refer to Battery, Mounting and Cables .
- 38.
Adjust the selector lever cable. Refer to Automatic Transmission External Controls .
- 39.
Install the ACL and the outlet pipe. Refer to Intake Air Distribution and Filtering .
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Fill the transmission with transmission fluid. Refer to Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill .
- 42.
If a new solenoid body is installed, the solenoid body strategy must be updated. Refer to Solenoid Body Strategy Download .