Power Plant Frame (PPF) Installation Note
- Install the differential mounting spacer.
- Support the transmission on a jack so that it is level.
- Position the PPF and install the sleeve.
- Install the spacer and bolts, and tighten the reamer bolt firmly. The reamer bolt should be installed in the forward hole.
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- Tighten the outer bolts snugly.
- Tightening torque
- 104-123 N.m {10.6-12.6 kgf.m, 77-91 ft.lbf}
- Tighten the bolts to the specified torque in the order shown.
- Tightening torque
- 104-123 N.m {10.6-12.6 kgf.m, 77-91 ft.lbf}
- Remove the jack.
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- Measure distance (A) using a straightedge and vernier calipers.
- If the distance is not within the specification, reposition the power plant frame at the transmission.
- Distance A
- 50.5-62.5 mm {1.99-2.46 in}
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