Transaxle Assembly Procedure

If necessary, use the SSTs or equivalent to install the #18 driven sprocket bearing in the transaxle case.

Fig 1: Installing #18 Driven Sprocket Bearing
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Apply thread sealant to the fitting. Install the fluid cooler line fitting on the transaxle case.
Tightening Torque:
1. 40 N.m {4.1 kgf.m, 30 ft.lbf}
Fig 2: Installing Fluid Cooler Line Fitting
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Apply thread sealant to the port plug. Install the line pressure port plug on the transaxle case.
Tightening Torque:
1. 8 N.m {0.8 kgf.m, 6 ft.lbf}
Use a small rubber mallet to install the manual valve detent lever shaft seal in the case.

Fig 3: Installing Manual Valve Detent Lever Shaft Seal
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Install the manual valve detent lever and shaft into the case.

Fig 4: Installing Manual Valve Detent Lever And Shaft
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Use a hammer and a punch to install a new manual valve detent lever shaft roll pin.

Fig 5: Installing Manual Valve Detent Lever Shaft Roll Pin
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CAUTION:
- Do not allow the manual valve detent lever roll pin to make contact with the case.
Use a hammer and a punch to install a new manual valve detent lever roll pin.

Fig 6: Installing Manual Valve Detent Lever Roll Pin
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Verify that the manual valve detent lever rotates freely. Install the manual valve actuator rod (Z-link).

Fig 7: Installing Manual Valve Actuator Rod (Z-Link)
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Use the SST or equivalent to install the manual control shaft seal.

Fig 8: Installing Manual Control Shaft Seal
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Install the parking pawl and return spring.

Fig 9: Installing Parking Pawl & Return Spring
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Install the parking pawl shaft.

Fig 10: Installing
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Install the parking pawl shaft retainer and bolt.
Tightening Torque:
1. 8 N.m {0.8 kgf.m, 6 ft.lbf}
Fig 11: Installing Parking Pawl Shaft Retainer
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Install the manual control lever shaft component into the case.

Fig 12: Installing Manual Control Lever Shaft Component
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Install the parking pawl spring.

Fig 13: Installing Parking Pawl Spring
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NOTE:

Bolt will be torqued after linkage adjustment.

Fig 14: Installing Manual Control Outer Lever

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Install the manual control outer lever and bolt by hand.
Use the SST or equivalent to install a new final drive lube tube seal into the case.

Fig 15: Installing Final Drive Lube Tube Seal
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Lubricate the end of a new final drive lube tube and push it into the seal.

Fig 16: Installing Final Drive Lube Tube
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Push the final drive lube tube into the bearing of the case and seat it with the SST .

Fig 17: Seating Final Drive Lube Tube
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Push a new drive chain/differential lube tube into the housing.

Fig 18: Installing Drive Chain/Differential Lube Tube
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Seat the end of the drive chain/differential lube tube with the SST .

Fig 19: Seating End Of Drive Chain/Differential Lube Tube
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Install the mounting bolt.
Tightening Torque:
1. 15 N.m {1.5 kgf.m, 11 ft.lbf}
Fig 20: Installing Drive Chain/Differential Lube Tube Bolt
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NOTE:

The gear is installed with the lug end up away from the housing.

Fig 21: Installing Final Drive Ring Gear

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Lower the final drive ring gear into the housing.
Install the final drive gear retaining ring.

Fig 22: Installing Final Drive Gear Retaining Ring
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Install the fitting to the converter housing.
Tightening Torque:
1. 40 N.m {4.1 kgf.m, 30 ft.lbf}
Fig 23: Installing Fluid Cooler Inlet Fitting
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Slide the 2/4 band into the case.

Fig 24: Installing 2/4 Band
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Lubricate the seal and bore in the case.
Lower the pump into the transaxle case.

Fig 25: Installing Oil Pump
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Install the nine oil pump component-to-transaxle case bolts.
Tightening Torque:
1. 12 - 14 N.m {122 - 146 kgf.cm, 104 - 127 in.lbf}
Fig 26: Installing Oil Pump Component-To-Transaxle Case Bolts
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Install a new outer seal on the low/reverse piston.

Fig 27: Installing Outer Seal On Low/Reverse Piston
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Install a new inner seal on the piston.

Fig 28: Installing Inner Seal On Low/Reverse Piston
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Install the low/reverse clutch piston into SST (49 UN01 093) and SST (49 UN01 097).
Install the low/reverse clutch piston into the case. Remove the SSTs .

Fig 29: Installing Low/Reverse Clutch Piston
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Install the return spring component.

Fig 30: Installing Return Spring Component
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Use a screwdriver to install the retaining ring. Verify that the ring is seated all around.

Fig 31: Installing Retaining Ring
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CAUTION:

The wave spring is installed in this position for measurement purposes only.

Fig 32: Installing Low/Reverse Wave Spring

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Install the low/reverse wave spring.
Install the low/reverse steel and friction plates, and the pressure plate.

Fig 33: Installing Low/Reverse Steel & Friction Plates
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NOTE:

The thrust plate is installed in this position for measurement purposes only.

Fig 34: Installing Low One-Way Clutch Thrust Plate

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Install the low one-way clutch thrust plate.
Use a feeler gauge to measure the clearance between the pressure plate and the thrust plate. Make a second measurement on the opposite side. Average the two measurements to obtain the clearance.

The standard clearance is 0.18 - 1.13 mm {0.007 - 0.044 in} . If the clearance is not within the specification, select the proper thickness pressure plate to obtain the standard clearance.

Pressure plate sizes are as follows:

LOW REVERSE PRESSURE PLATE IDENTIFICATION

Thickness - mm {in}	Number Of Notches
2.57 - 2.47 {0.1 - 0.097}	1
2.36 - 2.26 {0.092 - 0.088}	2
2.16 - 2.06 {0.085 - 0.081}	3

Fig 35: Low One-Way Clutch Installed Components

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Remove the thrust plate, pressure plate, steel and friction plates, and the wave spring for installation later.
Install the #1 pump support thrust bearing.

Fig 36: Installing #1 Pump Support Thrust Bearing
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Remove the SST (seal sizer) from the forward/coasting/direct clutch cylinder.
Install the assembly of the forward/coasting/direct clutch cylinder and reverse drum component.

Fig 37: Installing Forward/Coasting/Direct Clutch Cylinder & Reverse Drum Component
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Install the turbine shaft.

Fig 38: Installing Turbine Shaft
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Install the #4 turbine shaft thrust bearing.

Fig 39: Installing #4 Turbine Shaft Thrust Bearing
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Install the forward one-way clutch/low-intermediate sun gear.
Be sure that the assembly is fully installed in all clutch plates and is resting on the #4 turbine shaft thrust bearing.

Fig 40: Installing Forward One-Way Clutch/Low-Intermediate Sun Gear
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Install the #5 low-intermediate sun gear thrust bearing.

Fig 41: Installing #5 Low-Intermediate Sun Gear Thrust Bearing
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Install the low-intermediate carrier.

Fig 42: Installing Low-Intermediate Carrier
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Install the #6 low-intermediate carrier thrust bearing.

Fig 43: Installing #6 Low-Intermediate Carrier Thrust Bearing
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Install the low-intermediate ring gear.

Fig 44: Installing Low-Intermediate Ring Gear
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Install the #7 reverse/fourth gear sun gear thrust bearing.

Fig 45: Installing #7 Reverse/Fourth Gear Sun Gear Thrust Bearing
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Install the reverse/fourth gear sun gear/shell.

Fig 46: Installing Reverse/Fourth Gear Sun Gear/Shell
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Install the reverse/fourth gear carrier with the captured #8 reverse/fourth gear carrier thrust bearing.

Fig 47: Installing Reverse/Fourth Gear Carrier With The Captured #8 Reverse/Fourth Gear Carrier Thrust Bearing
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Install the low/reverse clutch plates.

Fig 48: Installing Low/Reverse Clutch Plates
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Install the low/reverse pressure plate previously selected.

Fig 49: Installing Low/Reverse Pressure Plate
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Install the low/reverse wave spring.

Fig 50: Installing Low/Reverse Wave Spring
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NOTE:

Be sure the grooves in the inner and outer races face up.

Fig 51: Installing Low One-Way Clutch Component

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Install the low one-way clutch component with the I.D. groove on the inner ring facing up.
Install the low one-way clutch thrust plate.
Install the low one-way clutch retaining ring. Position the retaining ring ends in an area near the case lugs.

Fig 52: Installing Low One-Way Clutch Retaining Ring
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Snap the socket end of the manual valve detent lever actuating rod on the parking cam actuator.

Fig 53: Installing Socket End Of Manual Valve Detent Lever Actuating Rod
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Snap the opposite socket end of the manual valve detent lever actuating rod on the manual valve detent lever.

Fig 54: Installing Opposite Socket End Of Manual Valve Detent Lever Actuating Rod
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Install the SSTs on the reverse/fourth gear carrier.
Tightening Torque:
1. 13.5 N.m {1.4 kgf.m, 10 ft.lbf}
Fig 55: Installing SSTs On Reverse/Fourth Gear Carrier
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Install the SST across the case.

Fig 56: Installing SST Across The Case
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Use a depth micrometer to measure the distance from the top of the gauge bar to the bearing surface on the reverse/fourth gear carrier. Repeat this measurement on the other side of the turbine shaft. Average the two measurements. This is dimension A.

Fig 57: Measuring Distance From Top Of Gauge Bar To Bearing Surface On Reverse/Fourth Gear Carrier
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Measure the distance from the top of the SST to the #12 driven sprocket bearing surface area of the case. This is dimension B.
Subtract dimension A from dimension B to get dimension C.

Use dimension C to select the proper #11 driven sprocket shim from the following chart.

#11 DRIVEN SPROCKET SHIM SPECIFICATIONS

Dimension C - mm {in}	Shim Thickness - mm {in}
14.34 - 14.17 {0.565 - 0.558}	2.20 - 2.10 {0.087 - 0.083}
14.16 - 14.00 {0.557 - 0.551}	2.02 - 1.92 {0.080 - 0.076}
13.99 - 13.83 {0.550 - 0.544}	1.85 - 1.75 {0.073 - 0.069}
13.82 - 13.66 {0.543 - 0.538}	1.67 - 1.57 {0.066 - 0.062}
13.65 - 13.49 {0.537 - 0.531}	1.50 - 1.40 {0.059 - 0.055}
13.48 - 13.32 {0.530 - 0.524}	1.32 - 1.22 {0.052 - 0.048}

Fig 58: Measuring Distance From Top Of Gauge Bar To Final Drive & Differential Bearing Housing

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Remove the SSTs .
Lubricate the needles and seals of #18 bearing in the case.
Install the selected #11 driven sprocket shim on the case.
Install the #12 driven sprocket thrust bearing.

Fig 59: Installing #11 driven sprocket shim & #12 Driven Sprocket Thrust Bearing
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Install the #9 reverse/fourth gear thrust bearing.

Fig 60: Installing #9 Reverse/Fourth Gear Thrust Bearing
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Install the drive sprocket, for gauging only.

Fig 61: Installing Drive Sprocket
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Install the SSTs on the drive sprocket.
Tightening Torque:
1. 13.5 N.m {1.4 kgf.m, 10 ft.lbf}
Fig 62: Installing SSTs On Drive Sprocket
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Install the SST on the case.

Fig 63: Installing SSTs On Case
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Use a depth micrometer to measure the distance from the top of the gauge bar to the face of the drive sprocket. Repeat on other side of the turbine shaft. Average these two numbers. This is dimension A.

Fig 64: Measuring Distance From Top Of Gauge Bar To Face Of Drive Sprocket
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Use the combined thickness 25.4 mm {1.00 in} of the gauge bar and short spacers as distance B.
Subtract dimension A from dimension B to get dimension C.

Use dimension C to select the proper #10 drive sprocket thrust washer from the following chart.

#10 DRIVE SPROCKET THRUST WASHER SPECIFICATIONS

Dimension C - mm {in}	#10 Washer Thickness - mm {in}
1.12 - 0.86 {0.044 - 0.034}	1.51 - 1.41 {0.059 - 0.056}
0.85 - 0.60 {0.033 - 0.024}	1.77 - 1.67 {0.070 - 0.066}
0.59 - 0.34 {0.023 - 0.013}	2.03 - 1.93 {0.080 - 0.076}
0.33 - 0.08 {0.013 - 0.003}	2.29 - 2.19 {0.090 - 0.086}

Fig 65: Measuring Distance From Top Of Gauge Bar To Top Of Case

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Remove the drive sprocket.
Remove the gauge bar and preload tool. Apply petroleum jelly to the selected #10 drive sprocket thrust washer and install on the converter housing.
Remove the drive sprocket.

Fig 66: Installing #10 Drive Sprocket Thrust Washer
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Install the oil filter and seal component.

Fig 67: Installing Oil Filter & Seal Component
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Temporarily install the SST or equivalent.

Fig 68: Installing SST
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Use the SST to install a new oil filter recirculation seal and then remove the SST from the filter.

Fig 69: Installing Oil Filter Recirculation Seal
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Install the rear part of the chain cover in the transaxle case.

Fig 70: Installing Rear Part Of Chain Cover
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WARNING:

Wear gloves as personal protection from the sharp chain and sprocket teeth.

Fig 71: Installing Chain Drive & Sprockets

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Lower the chain drive and its sprockets together in the transaxle case. Verify that both sprockets are seated.
Install the front part of the chain cover by snapping it into place.

Fig 72: Installing Front Part Of Chain Cover
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Install the #13 driven sprocket thrust bearing.

Fig 73: Installing #13 Driven Sprocket Thrust Bearing
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Install the final drive carrier/differential case.

Fig 74: Installing Final Drive Carrier/Differential Case
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Install the SSTs on the case. Secure them with the two bolts.

Fig 75: Installing SSTs On The Case
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Use a depth micrometer to measure the distance from the top of the gauge bar to the shim surface area of the final drive carrier and differential component. Make two measurements then average them. This is dimension A.
Use the combined thickness of the gauge bar with long spacers 177.8 mm {7.00 in} as distance B.
Subtract dimension A from dimension B to get dimension C.

Use dimension C to select the proper #14 differential bearing shim from the following chart.

#14 DIFFERENTIAL BEARING SHIM SPECIFICATIONS

Dimension C - mm {in}	#14 Shim Thickness - mm {in}
130.76 - 130.46 {5.148 - 5.136}	1.08 - 0.98 {0.043 - 0.039}
130.45 - 130.16 {5.136 - 5.124}	1.38 - 1.28 {0.054 - 0.050}
130.15 - 129.87 {5.123 - 5.113}	1.67 - 1.57 {0.066 - 0.062}
129.86 - 129.57 {5.113 - 5.101}	1.97 - 1.87 {0.078 - 0.074}
129.56 - 129.27 {5.100 - 5.089}	2.27 - 2.17 {0.089 - 0.085}

Fig 76: Measuring Distance From Top Of Gauge Bar To Shim Surface Area Of Final Drive Carrier & Differential Component

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Remove the gauge bar and long spacers.
Install a new speedometer drive gear.
Install the selected #14 differential bearing shim.
Install the #15 differential bearing.

Fig 77: Installing Speedometer Drive Gear, #14 Differential Bearing Shim & #15 Differential Bearing
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Attach a new gasket to the transaxle case split flange.

Fig 78: Installing Gasket To Transaxle Case Split Flange
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Lower the converter housing onto the transaxle case.

Fig 79: Installing Converter Housing Onto Transaxle Case
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Install the twenty converter housing-to-transaxle case bolts or replace bolts. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
Tightening Torque:
1. 20 - 25 N.m {2.0 - 2.5 kgf.m, 15 - 18 ft.lbf}
Fig 80: Converter Housing-To-Transaxle Case Bolt Tightening Sequence
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NOTE:

Note the number of grooves on the piston rod.

Fig 81: Installing 2/4 Servo Piston & Return Spring Component

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Install the 2/4 servo piston and return spring component.
Install the SST on the piston.

Fig 82: Installing SST On The Piston
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NOTE:

Legs of the SST fit into the servo piston cover retaining ring groove.

Fig 83: Installing SST In Case Bore

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Install the SST in the case bore. The SST bolts should be loosely assembled for easy installation.
Tighten the bolts on the SST as shown.

Fig 84: Tighten The Bolts On The SST
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Tighten the screw.
Tightening Torque:
1. 4 N.m {40 kgf.m, 36 ft.lbf}
Install a depth micrometer on the head of the SST . Measure and record the distance from the depth micrometer to the bar of the SST . (Distance A).
Unscrew until the servo piston movement stops. Measure and record the distance to the bar of the SST . (Distance B).

Subtract A from B to obtain travel C.

SERVO PISTON TRAVEL SPECIFICATIONS

Number Of Grooves	Travel Specification - mm {in}	Rod Length - mm {in}
0	2.43 - 4.82 {0.096 - 0.190}	108.1 {4.26}
1	2.43 - 4.82 {0.096 - 0.190}	107.1 {4.22}
2	2.43 - 4.82 {0.096 - 0.190}	105.7 {4.16}

Fig 85: Measuring Distance From Depth Micrometer To Bar Of SST

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If the depth micrometer reading is not within the travel specification, replace the 2/4 servo piston rod and recheck.
Remove the SST .
Install a nut with an integral washer onto the forcing bolt of the servo cover remover/replacer tool with a permanent thread sealer. This nut and washer will aid in the installation of the cover.

Fig 86: Installing Nut With An Integral Washer Onto Forcing Bolt Of Servo Cover Remover/Replacer Tool
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Lubricate the 2/4 servo piston, servo cover, servo cover seal and servo case bore, using ATF or petroleum jelly to aid in the installation and prevent cutting of the seal.
Install the servo cover in the case.
Install the SST .

Fig 87: Installing SST
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WARNING:

Servo return spring force is very high.

Compress the servo cover and install the retaining ring.
Remove the SST .

NOTE:

If the cover will not seat deep enough in the bore to install the servo cover retaining ring, a blunt punch may be used with a small hammer. Gently tap the cover around the outer edge with the punch until the snap ring groove is fully exposed.

WARNING:

Using compressed air can cause dirt and other particles to fly out, causing injury to the eyes. Wear protective eye wear whenever using compressed air.

CAUTION:

The coasting clutch circuit should not be applied. Failure to do so may result in the coasting clutch piston coming out of the forward clutch piston.

Fig 88: Installing SST Using 6 Mounting Bolts

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WARNING:

Using compressed air can cause dirt and other particles to fly out, causing injury to the eyes. Wear protective eye wear whenever using compressed air.

Install the SST by using six mounting bolts.
Use a rubber tipped blow gun and compressed air 275 kPa {2.8 kgf/cm ² , 40 psi} to check the following clutch hydraulic circuits for function and leakage.
- REVERSE CLUTCH
- FORWARD CLUTCH
- DIRECT CLUTCH
- LOW/REVERSE CLUTCH
- SERVO RELEASE
- SERVO APPLY
If leakage is heard in any circuit, the transaxle must be disassembled and the source of leakage corrected.
Remove the SST .
Install the filter in the forward clutch circuit. Place the thermostatic oil level control valve in the transaxle case.
Install the bracket and the bolt.
Tightening Torque:
1. 11 - 13 N.m {112 - 133 kgf.cm, 96 - 117 in.lbf}
Fig 89: Installing Thermostatic Oil Level Control Valve
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If necessary, install the O-ring on the solenoid body connector.

CAUTION:

Do not pull on the wires or damage the connector body.

Place the control valve body slightly away from the transaxle case and push the solenoid body connector into its bore.
Align the Z-link in the manual valve.
Install the 12 mounting bolts. Tighten the mounting bolts in the sequence shown.
Tightening Torque:
1. 9 - 11 N.m {92 - 112 kgf.cm, 80 - 97 in.lbf}
Fig 90: Control Valve Body Bolt Tightening Sequence
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Loosen the nut on the ball stud for the manual valve detent actuating rod.

Fig 91: Loosening Manual Valve Detent Actuating Rod Nut On Ball Stud
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Remove the manual control outer lever.
Use the SST to move the shaft to the D range and install the pin to hold the tool in position.

Fig 92: Using SST To Move Shaft To D Range & Install Pin To Hold Tool In Position
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Move the manual valve detent lever to the D range.

Fig 93: Moving Manual Valve Detent Lever To D Range
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Loosen the nut on the ball stud for the manual valve detent lever actuating rod component.

Fig 94: Loosening Nut On Ball Stud For Manual Valve Detent Lever Actuating Rod Component
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Initially tighten the nut on the ball. Remove the shifter pin.
Rotate the SST until the socket can be installed on the nut. Tighten the manual valve detent lever ball stud nut.
Tightening Torque:
1. 11 - 13 N.m {112 - 133 kgf.cm, 96 - 117 in.lbf}
Fig 95: Tightening Manual Valve Detent Lever Ball Stud Nut
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Remove the pin and SST .
Install the manual control lever component and bolt.
Tightening Torque:
1. 24 - 30 N.m {2.4 - 3.1 kgf.m, 18 - 22 ft.lbf}
Install the transaxle range switch on the manual lever shaft. Hand-tighten the two mounting bolts.

Fig 96: Installing Transaxle Range Switch
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NOTE:

The outer lever must be in the N position.

Fig 97: Aligning TR Switch On Shaft & Case

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Use the SST to align the switch on the shaft and case.
Tighten the transaxle range switch bolts.
Remove the SST .

Tightening Torque:
1. 11 - 13 N.m {112 - 133 kgf.cm, 96 - 117 in.lbf}
Fig 98: Tightening Transaxle Range Switch Bolts
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Install the control valve body cover gasket on the case. Attach the cover to the case.
Install the fourteen mounting bolts in the sequence shown.

Fig 99: Control Valve Body Cover Bolt Tightening Sequence
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Install and tighten the control valve body cover-to-transaxle case bolts.
Tightening Torque:
1. Galvanized Cover: 12 N.m {1.2 kgf.m, 9 ft.lbf}
2. Black Cover: 20 N.m {2.0 kgf.m, 15 ft.lbf}
Fig 100: Tightening Control Valve Body Cover-To-Transaxle Case Bolts
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Install the O-ring seal on the vehicle speedometer sensor.
Push the vehicle speedometer sensor into the bore.
Install the bolt.
Tighten the bolt.
Tightening Torque:
1. 5 - 6 N.m {50 - 61 kgf.cm, 44 - 53 in.lbf}
Fig 101: Installing Vehicle Speedometer Sensor
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Install the oil filler tube seal grommet into the case.

Fig 102: Installing Oil Filler Tube Seal Grommet
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Install the oil filler tube.
Install the mounting bolt. Tighten the mounting bolt.
Tightening Torque:
1. 7 - 9 N.m {71 - 92 kgf.cm, 62 - 80 in.lbf}
Fig 103: Installing Oil Filler Tube Mounting Bolt
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Install the oil level indicator in the tube.
Install the turbine shaft speed sensor O-ring seal.
Push the turbine shaft speed sensor into the bore.
Install the mounting bolt.
Tighten the bolt.
Tightening Torque:
1. 12 - 14 N.m {120 - 146 kgf.cm, 104 - 127 in.lbf}
Use the SST or equivalent and a hammer to install the RH and LH differential seals.

Fig 104: Installing Differential Seals
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Use the SST or equivalent and a hammer to install the torque converter impeller hub seal spring, then verify that the seal spring has not been dislodged.

Fig 105: Installing Torque Converter Impeller Hub Seal Spring
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Apply sealant to the drain plug. Install the drain plug. Tighten the drain plug.
Tightening Torque:
1. 15 - 35 N.m {1.5 - 3.6 kgf.m, 11 - 26 ft.lbf}
Fig 106: Installing Drain Plug
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Install the oil pump drive shaft into the end of the turbine shaft.

Fig 107: Installing Oil Pump Drive Shaft
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Install the torque converter in the transaxle.

Fig 108: Installing Torque Converter
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Remove the transaxle from the SST .

Fig 109: Removing Transaxle From SST
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Dry the transaxle exterior and prepare it for installation.