Repair Procedures: Installation

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Installation is the reverse of removal.
CAUTION: If the oil seal on the transaxle case side is damaged and fluid is leaking, replace the oil seal with a new unit. When installing the new oil seal, use the specialized tool (oil seal installer, 09452-26100).
NOTE:
After replacement or reinstallation procedure of the automatic transaxle assembly, must perform procedures below.
- Power steering fluid replacement and air bleeding. (Refer to STEERING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION ) .
- Adding automatic transaxle fluid. (Refer to SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE ) .
- After servicing the automatic transaxle or TCM, clear the diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) using the GDS tool. Diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) cannot be cleared by disconnecting the battery.
- When deleting diagnostic trouble code, use the GDS as possible.
- When replacing the automatic transaxle, reset the automatic transaxle's values by using the GDS.
Fig 1: Display - Resetting Auto T/A Values Screen
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Fig 2: Display - Ignition On And Engine Off Confirmation Message
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Fig 3: Display - Ignition On And Engine Off Confirmation Screen
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- Perform TCM learning after replacing the transaxle to prevent slow transaxle response, jerky acceleration and jerk startup. (Refer to TCM LEARNING ) .