Repair procedures: Installation

Install the transaxle lower mounting bolts (A-3ea, B-1ea) after fitting the transaxle assembly into the engine assembly.
Tightening torque:
1. 35~50 Nm (3.5~5.0 kgf.m, 25.3~36.2 lb-ft)
2. 43~55 Nm (4.3~5.5 kgf.m, 31.1~39.8 lb-ft)
Fig 1: Identifying Transaxle Lower Mounting Bolts
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Install the bolt left in the engine side.
Tightening torque:

43~55 Nm (4.3~5.5 kgf.m, 31.1~39.8 lb-ft)

Fig 2: Identifying Bolt
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Install the clutch release cylinder assembly.
Tightening torque:

15~22 Nm (1.5~2.2 kgf.m, 10.8~15.9 lb-ft)

Fig 3: Identifying Clutch Release Cylinder Assembly
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Install the roll stopper bracket by installing bolts (A-1ea, B-2ea).
Tightening torque:
1. 90~110 Nm (9~11 kgf.m, 65~79 lb-ft)
2. 50~65 Nm (5.0~6.5 kgf.m, 36.2~47.0 lb-ft)
Fig 4: Identifying Roll Stopper Bracket Bolts
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Install the CKP sensor (A) by installing a bolt.

Fig 5: Identifying CKP Sensor & Bolt
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Connect the drive shafts to the transaxle. (refer to DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY )
Refill the transaxle fluid through the filler hole. (refer to SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE )
Install the under shield cover.

Fig 6: Identifying Under Shield Cover
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Install the lower arm ball joint mounting nut and the stabilizer link mounting nut to the front knuckles. (refer to FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM )
Install the front wheels and tires. (refer to TIRES/WHEELS )
Install the transaxle support bracket bolts (A-3ea, B-3ea).
Tightening torque:
1. 70~95 Nm (7.0~9.5 kgf.m, 50.6~68.7 lb-ft)
2. 60~80 Nm (6.0~8.0 kgf.m, 43.4~57.9 lb-ft)
Fig 7: Identifying Transaxle Support Bracket Bolts
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Install the transaxle upper mounting bolts (A-2ea) the starter motor mounting bolts (B-2ea).
Tightening torque:
1. 60~80 Nm (6.0~8.0 kgf.m, 43.4~57.9 lb-ft)
2. 39~60 Nm (3.9~6.0 kgf.m, 28.2~43.4 lb-ft)
Fig 8: Identifying Transaxle Upper Mounting Bolts
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Fig 9: Identifying Starter Motor Mounting Bolts
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Put aside the engine support fixture (09200-38001).
Install the control cable bracket by installing bolts (3ea).
Tightening torque:

15~22 Nm (1.5~2.2 kgf.m, 10.8~15.9 lb-ft)

Fig 10: Identifying Control Cable Bracket Bolts
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Install the clips (B) and pins (A).

Fig 11: Identifying Clips & Pins
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Install the ground wire by installing a bolt.

Fig 12: Identifying Ground Wire Bolt
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Connect the vehicle speed sensor connector (A) and the back lamp switch connector (B).

Fig 13: Identifying Vehicle Speed Sensor Connector & Back Lamp Switch Connector
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Install the battery tray by installing the bolts (3ea).

Fig 14: Identifying Battery Tray Bolts
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Install the battery (A).

Fig 15: Identifying Battery
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Install the ECU by installing the bolts (2ea) and a nut.

Fig 16: Identifying ECU Bolts & Nut
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Install the air cleaner assembly and the intake hose by installing the bolts and the clamps.

Fig 17: Identifying Air Cleaner Assembly
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