Removal And Installation: Installation

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

• Check fitting of dowel pin (→).
  Fig 1: Locating Dowel Pins

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• When installing A/T assembly to the engine, be sure to check dimension "A" to ensure it is within the reference value limit.
  Fig 2: Checking Torque Converter Installation Depth

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  B	: Scale
  C	: Straightedge

  Dimension "A"

  : Refer to TORQUE CONVERTER .

• When installing A/T assembly to the engine, attach the fixing bolts in accordance with the following standard.
  Fig 3: Identifying A/T Assembly To Engine And Engine To A/T Assembly Bolts

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  Bolt symbol	A	B
  Insertion direction	A/T assembly to engine	Engine to A/T assembly
  Number of bolts	8	4
  Bolt length "L" mm (in)	65 (2.56)	35 (1.38)
  Tightening torque N•m (kg-m, ft-lb)	75 (7.7, 55)	46.6 (4.8, 34)

  *: Tightening the bolt with bracket.

• Align the positions of tightening bolts for drive plate with those of the torque converter, and temporarily tighten the bolts. Then, tighten the bolts with the specified torque.
  CAUTION:

  • When turning crankshaft, turn it clockwise as viewed from the front of the engine.
  • When tightening the tightening bolts for the torque converter after fixing the crankshaft pulley bolts, be sure to confirm the tightening torque of the crankshaft pulley mounting bolts. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW .
  • Rotate crankshaft several turns and check to be sure that A/T rotates freely without binding after converter is installed to drive plate.