Repair Procedures: Installation

Raising the jack slowly, tighten the transaxle mounting bolts(A) and support bracket mounting bolts(B).
TORQUE :

42.2~53.9Nm (430~550kgf.cm, 31.1~39.8lb-ft) (Support bracket mounting)

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

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

Fig 3: Identifying Front Mounting Bolt
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TORQUE :

137.3~156.9Nm (1400~1600kgf.cm, 101.3~115.7lb-ft) (Rear mounting) (B)

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

Fig 4: Identifying Rear Mounting Bolt
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Tighten the steering column bolt.
TORQUE : 17.7~24.5Nm (180~250kgf.cm, 13.0~18.1lb-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 : 49.0~63.7Nm (500~650kgf.cm, 36.2~47.0lb-ft)

Fig 5: Identifying Front/Rear Roll Stopper And Brackets (1 Of 2)
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Fig 6: Identifying Front/Rear Roll Stopper And Brackets (2 Of 2)
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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 HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM )
TORQUE : 23.5~33.3Nm (240~340kgf.cm, 17.4~24.6lb-ft)
Tighten the stabilizer bar link mounting bolt. (refer to FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM )
TORQUE : 98.1~117.7Nm (1000~1200kgf.cm, 72.3~86.8lb-ft)
Fix the lower arm ball joint assembly to the front axle. (refer to FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM ).
TORQUE : 98.1~117.7Nm (1000~1200kgf.cm, 72.3~86.8lb-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 : 29.4~34.3Nm (300~350kgf.cm, 21.7~25.3lb-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 HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM )
TORQUE : 63.7~73.5Nm (650~750kgf.cm, 47.0~54.2lb-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
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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
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Install the battery tray(A).

Fig 13: Identifying Battery Tray And Bolts
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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 Flow Sensor (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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