Automatic Transaxle: Installation

After fitting the transaxle assembly into the engine assembly by using a jack, install the five transaxle lower mounting bolts (A).
TORQUE: 40-47 Nm (4.0-4.7 kgf.m, 28.9-34.0 lb-ft)

Fig 1: Identifying Five Transaxle Lower Mounting Bolts
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Install the starter motor mounting bolt (A) and the transaxle mounting bolt (B).
TORQUE:

[A] : 33-50 Nm (3.3-5.0 kgf.m, 23.9-36.1 lb-ft)

[B]: 80-100 Nm (8-10 kgf.m, 57.9-72.3 lb-ft)

Fig 2: Identifying Starter Motor Mounting Bolt
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Install the six drive plate mounting bolts (A) by rotating the timing gear.
TORQUE: 46-53 Nm (4.6-5.3 kgf.m, 33.3-38.3 lb-ft)

CAUTION: Be sure to tighten the bolts with the specified torque.

Fig 3: Identifying Drive Plate Mounting Bolts
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Install the dust cover (A).

Fig 4: Identifying Dust Cover
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Install the transaxle mounting bolt near the driveshaft hole from engine side.
TORQUE : 80-100 Nm (8-10 kgf.m, 57.9-72.3 lb-ft)
Install the side mud cover (A).

Fig 5: Identifying Side Mud Cover
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After installing the font mounting bracket (B) by removing the three bolts, install the vacuum tube mounting bolt (A).

Fig 6: Identifying Font Mounting Bracket Bolts
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Fig 7: Identifying Vacuum Tube Mounting Bolt
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After installing the font roll mounting bracket assembly (A), connect the vacuum tube and the connector.

Fig 8: Identifying Font Roll Mounting Bracket Assembly
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Install the rear roll mounting bracket assembly (A) by installing the four bolts.

Fig 9: Identifying Rear Roll Mounting Bracket Assembly
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Install the transaxle oil cooler hose (A).

Fig 10: Identifying Transaxle Oil Cooler Hose
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In case of 4WD, install the transfer case assembly, (refer to TRANSFER CASE'S INSTALLATION )
Connect the left driveshaft (A) to the transaxle.

Fig 11: Identifying Left Driveshaft To Transaxle
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Install the inner shaft (B) by installing the three mounting bolts and connect the right driveshaft (A) into the inner shaft.
NOTE: In case of 2WD, install the inner shaft and the right driveshaft as an assembly.

Fig 12: Identifying Right Driveshaft From Inner Shaft And Mounting Bolts (1 Of 2)
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Fig 13: Identifying Right Driveshaft From Inner Shaft And Mounting Bolts (2 Of 2)
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Install the front muffler (A).

Fig 14: Identifying Front Muffler
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Support the subframe with a jack and the Special tool (09624-38000).
Install the powersteering pressure tube (A) to the powersteering oil pump by installing the l-type bolt.

Fig 15: Identifying Powersteering Pressure Tube And L-Type Bolt
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Install the mounting bolts. (refer to FRONT STABILIZER BAR or REAR STABILIZER BAR )
Remove the roll stopper mounting bolts (A, B).
TORQUE : 90-110 Nm (9-11 kgf.m, 65.1-79.5 lb-ft)

Fig 16: Identifying Roll Stopper Mounting Bolts (1 Of 2)
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Fig 17: Identifying Roll Stopper Mounting Bolts (2 Of 2)
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Remove the muffler hanger rubber (A).

Fig 18: Identifying Muffler Hanger Rubber
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Remove the lower arm ball joint mounting nut, the stabilizer link mounting nut, and the tie rod end mounting nut from the front knuckles, (refer to FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM )
Install the steering joint bolt (A).

Fig 19: Identifying Steering Joint Bolt
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Connect the return hose (A) to the tube by tightening the clamp.

Fig 20: Identifying Drain Powersteering Fluid Hose And Clamp
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Install the under shield cover (A).

Fig 21: Identifying Under Shield Cover
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Lower the vehicle.
Install the front wheels and tires, (refer to DRIVESHAFT )
Connect the power steering pressure sensor (A).

Fig 22: Identifying Power Steering Pressure Sensor
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Install the transaxle support bracket bolts (A).
TORQUE : 90-110 Nm (9-11 kgf.m, 65.1-79.5 lb-ft)

Fig 23: Identifying Transaxle Support Bracket And Bolts
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Install the four transaxle upper mounting bolts (A) and the starter motor mounting bolt (B).
TORQUE:

[A]: 65-85 Nm (6.5-8.5 kgf.m, 47.0-61.5 lb-ft)

[A']: 43-55 Nm (4.3-5.5 kgf.m, 31.1-39.8 lb-ft)

[B]: 43-55 Nm (4.3-5.5 kgf.m, 31.1-39.8 lb-ft)

Fig 24: Identifying Transaxle Upper Mounting Bolts
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Remove the special tool (09200-38001).

Fig 25: Identifying Special Tools (09200-38001)
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Install the shift cable assembly (A).
TORQUE : 8-12 Nm (0.8-1.2 kgf.m, 5.8-8.7 lb-ft)

NOTE: Adjust the shift cable referring to ADJUSTING THE SHIFT CABLE .

Fig 26: Identifying Shift Cable Assembly
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Install the ground cable (A) to transaxle.

Fig 27: Identifying Ground Cable From Transaxle
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Connect the TCU connector (A) and install the CKP sensor (B).

Fig 28: Identifying TCU Connector And CKP Sensor
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Install the battery tray (B) by Installing the four bolts (A).

Fig 29: Identifying Battery Tray And Bolts
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Installing the air cleaner assembly (C) by connecting the AFS (Air Flow Sensor) connector (A) and tightening the clamp (B).

Fig 30: Identifying Air Cleaner Assembly And Clamp
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Install the air duct (A).

Fig 31: Identifying Air Duct
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Install the battery after installing the three nuts (A, B, C) in order.

Fig 32: Identifying Battery And Nuts
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Install the engine cover. (refer to ENGINE AND TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY )
Refill the automatic transaxle fluid, (refer to INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT )
Refill the powersteering fluid, (refer to POWER STEERING GEAR BOX )
When replacing the automatic transaxle assembly, after initializing the TCU, perform N position learning and initial learning, (refer to 'HOW TO PERFORM N POSITION LEARNING ' and 'HOW TO PERFORM INITIAL LEARNING ')