Manual Transaxle: Installation

Raising the jack slowly, tighten the transaxle mounting bolts (A) and support bracket mounting bolts (B).
TORQUE: 42.2-53.9 N.m (430-550 kgf.cm, 31.1-39.8 lb-ft) (Support bracket mounting)

59.2-78.9 N.m (600-800 kgf.cm, 43.6-58.2 lb-ft) (Transaxle mounting bracket)

Fig 1: Identifying Transaxle Support Bracket
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Fig 2: Identifying Upper Mounting Bolts
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Tighten the transaxle lower mounting bolts.
Install the driveshafts (refer to DRIVESHAFT article ).
Lifting the cross member up with the jack slowly, tighten the mounting bolts.
TORQUE: 137.3-156.9 N.m (1400-1600 kgf.cm, 101.3-115.7 lb-ft) (Front mounting) (A)

Fig 3: Identifying Transaxle Front Mounting Bolts
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TORQUE: 137.3-156.9 N.m (1400-1600 kgf.cm, 101.3-115.7 lb-ft) (Rear mounting) (B)

44.1-58.8 N.m (450-600 kgf.cm, 32.5-43.4 lb-ft) (Stay mounting) (C)

Fig 4: Identifying Transaxle Rear Mounting Bolts
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Tighten the steering column bolt.
TORQUE: 17.7-24.5 N.m (180-250 kgf.cm, 13.0-18.1 lb-ft)
Assembling the exhaust pipe, connect the hanger and oxygen sensor connector.
Fix the front/rear roll stopper (A) to brackets (B) with the mounting bolts.
TORQUE: 49.0-63.7 N.m (500-650 kgf.cm, 36.2-47.0 lb-ft)

Fig 5: Identifying Bracket From Front Roll Stopper
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Fig 6: Identifying Bracket From Rear Roll Stopper
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Inserting the power steering return hose (A), fix it with a clamp (B).

Fig 7: Identifying Power Steering Return Hose And Clamp
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Tightening the steering bar tie rod mounting nut, insert a new split pin. (refer to appropriate STEERING article ).
TORQUE: 23.5-33.3 N.m (240-340 kgf.cm, 17.4-24.6 lb-ft)
Tighten the stabilizer bar link mounting bolt. (refer to appropriate SUSPENSION article ).
TORQUE: 98.1-117.7 N.m (1000-1200 kgf.cm, 72.3-86.8 lb-ft)
Fix the lower arm ball joint assembly to the front axle. (refer to appropriate SUSPENSION article ).
TORQUE: 98.1-117.7 N.m (1000-1200 kgf.cm, 72.3-86.8 lb-ft)
Connect the electronic power steering connector.
After tightening the transaxle drain plug and filling the manual transaxle fluid, tighten the oil filler plug.
TORQUE: 29.4-34.3 N.m (300-350 kgf.cm, 21.7-25.3 lb-ft)

Manual transaxle fluid: SAE 75W/85
Install the under shield cover (A).

Fig 8: Identifying Under Shield Cover
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After tightening the power steering pressure hose (A) bolt (B), fill the power steering fluid. (Refer to appropriate STEERING article )
TORQUE: 63.7-73.5 N.m (650-750 kgf.cm, 47.0-54.2 lb-ft)

Fig 9: Identifying Power Steering Pressure Hose And Bolt
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Install a clip on the concentric slave cylinder tube and push it till a 'click' sound is heard. Loosen the clamp.
Tighten the back up lamp switch (A).

Fig 10: Identifying Back Up Lamp Switch Connector
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Install the shift cable assembly (A).

Fig 11: Identifying Shift Cable Assembly
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Fix the vehicle speed sensor and the ground line.
Install the ground circuit line (A) from the transaxle.

Fig 12: Identifying Ground Circuit Line From Transaxle
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Install the battery tray (A).

Fig 13: Identifying Battery Tray
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Install the air cleaner assembly (A).

Fig 14: Identifying Air Cleaner Assembly
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Install the air flow sensor (AFS) connector (A) and ECU connector (B).

Fig 15: Identifying Air AFS Connector And ECU Connector
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Install the engine cover (A).

Fig 16: Identifying Engine Cover
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Install the battery (A).

Fig 17: Identifying Battery
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