Transaxle Installation: Installation

Lubricate the splines on the input shaft.
WARNING:
- Secure the transaxle to the transaxle jack with a safety chain. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
Raise and position the transaxle.

Fig 1: Tightening Transaxle Bolts With Torque Specification
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Install the transaxle.
- Install the 9 bolts.
Remove the transaxle jack.
Install the exhaust outlet pipe. See CATALYTIC CONVERTER - 2.3L .

Fig 2: Installing Front Transaxle Support Insulator Bracket With Torque Specification
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Install the front transaxle support insulator bracket.
1. Install the front transaxle support insulator bracket.
2. Install the 3 bolts.
3. Install the front transaxle support insulator.
4. Install the through bolt.
Install the RH intermediate axleshaft and the LH halfshaft. See HALFSHAFT - FRONT DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY and INTERMEDIATE SHAFT .
Install the starter motor assembly. See STARTER MOTOR - 2.3L .

Fig 3: Installing LH Side Splash Shield
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Install the LH side splash shield.
- Position the LH splash shield.
- Install the lower screws.
  
  Fig 4: Installing Remaining LH Splash Shield Screws
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Install the remaining LH splash shield screws.

Fig 5: Installing Crossmember With Torque Specification
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Install the crossmember.
1. Position the crossmember.
2. Install the 2 bolts and nut.
3. Install the splash shield screw.
4. Install the 2 bolts.
  
  Fig 6: Positioning Crossmember With Torque Specification
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Install the crossmember.
1. Position the crossmember.
2. Install the bolts.
Lower the vehicle.

Fig 7: Installing Upper Transaxle-To-Engine Bolts With Torque Specification
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Install the 3 upper transaxle-to-engine bolts.

Fig 8: Installing Rear Transaxle Support Insulator With Torque Specification
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Install the rear transaxle support insulator.
- Position the rear transaxle support insulator.
- Install the through bolt.
- Install the nuts.
- Install the bolt.
  
  Fig 9: Installing LH Transaxle Support Insulator Bracket With Torque Specification
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Install the LH transaxle support insulator bracket.
1. Position the LH transaxle support insulator bracket.
2. Install the through bolt.
3. Install the 3 nuts.
Remove the special tool supporting the engine.

Fig 10: Positioning Shift Cable Bracket With Torque Specification
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Install the shift cable bracket.
1. Position the shift cable bracket.
2. Install the 3 bolts.
  
  Fig 11: Connecting Clutch Hydraulic Line With Torque Specification
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Connect the clutch hydraulic line.
1. Position the clutch hydraulic tube.
2. Connect the clutch hydraulic tube from the clutch slave cylinder.
3. Install the bolt.
  
  Fig 12: Connecting Shift Cables
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Connect the shift cables.

Fig 13: Connecting Reverse Switch And Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Connectors
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Connect the reverse switch and vehicle speed sensor (VSS) connectors.

Fig 14: Installing Wiring Harness Bracket Nuts With Torque Specification
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Install the wiring harness bracket nuts.

Fig 15: Installing Air Cleaner Outlet Tube
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Install the air cleaner outlet tube.
1. Install the air cleaner outlet tube.
2. Tighten the clamp.
3. Connect the emission management tube and hose.
Install the battery tray. See BATTERY TRAY - 3.0L (4V) .
Install the air cleaner assembly. See AIR CLEANER INTAKE PIPE - 2.3L .
Fill the transaxle fluid. See TRANSAXLE DRAINING AND FILLING .
Fill and bleed the clutch. See CLUTCH SYSTEM BLEEDING .
Adjust the shift cables. See GEARSHIFT CABLE ADJUSTMENT .