Automatic Transaxle Removal/Installation (FW6AX-El): Installation
CAUTION:
- Verify that the torque converter stud bolts are inserted into the drive plate bolt holes, and install the transaxle installation bolts. Otherwise, the drive plate could be damaged.
- Verify that the torque converter stud bolts are inserted into the drive plate bolt holes from the starter installation hole.
- Install the transaxle mounting bolts.
Tightening torque 38-52 N.m {3.9-5.3 kgf.m, 29-38 ft.lbf}
- Tighten the stud bolts for the transaxle.
Tightening torque 15-25 N.m {1.6-2.5 kgf.m, 12-18 ft.lbf}
- Install the No. 4 engine mount bracket to No. 4 engine mount rubber, and temporarily tighten the installation bolt.
- Pull up the transaxle using the SSTs , pass the transaxle stud bolts through the No. 4 engine mount bracket, and temporarily tighten the No. 4 engine mount installation nuts.
- Install the No. 1 engine mounting bracket.
Tightening torque 131-153 N.m {14-15 kgf.m, 97-112 ft.lbf} *1 or 114-132 N.m {12-13 kgf.m, 85-97 ft.lbf} *2
*1 : Applied VIN (assumed): JM3 KE4***E# 300001-327344
*2 : Applied VIN (assumed): JM3 KE4***E# 327345-
- Install the bracket.
Tightening torque 38-51 N.m {3.9-5.2 kgf.m, 29-37 ft.lbf}
- Install the transfer. (See TRANSFER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Install the exhaust manifold (WU-TWC). (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Install the front crossmember component and No. 1 engine mount rubber as a single unit. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Temporarily install the No. 1 engine mount rubber and bracket plate.
- Align the alignment marks on the No. 4 engine mount bracket and nuts, and temporarily tighten the nuts shown in the figure.
- Tighten the No. 4 engine mount bracket installation nuts and bolt in the order shown in the figure.TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
No. Tightening torque 1, 2, 3 92-116 N.m {9.4-11 kgf.m, 69-85 ft.lbf} 4 81-99 N.m {8.3-10 kgf.m, 60-73 ft.lbf} - Install the propeller shaft. (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the SST (49 C017 5A0, 49 L017 5A0).
- Tighten the No. 1 engine mount rubber and bracket plate installation bolts.TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
No. Tightening torque 1 140-163 N.m {15-16 kgf.m, 104-120 ft.lbf} 2 55-69 N.m {5.7-7.0 kgf.m, 41-50 ft.lbf] 3 130-164 N.m {14-16 kgf.m, 96-120 ft.lbf} - Fix the crankshaft pulley to lock the torque converter against rotation.CAUTION:
- After temporarily tightening the torque converter installation nut uniformly, tighten it to the specified torque.
- Tighten the torque converter installation nut.
Tightening torque 41-54 N.m {4.2-5.5 kgf.m, 31-39 ft.lbf}
- Install the blind cover.
- Install the starter. (See STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Install the front drive shaft (RH) to the transfer. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Install the front drive shaft (LH) to the transaxle. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Install the front stabilizer control links to the front stabilizer. (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Install the front lower arms to the steering knuckles. (See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Install the tie-rod end ball joints to the steering knuckles. (See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Install the clips securing the brake hose to the front shock absorbers. (See FRONT BRAKE (DISC) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Install the front ABS wheel-speed sensors to the steering knuckles. (See FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Connect the water hose to the oil cooler. (Automatic Transaxle Replacement) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Install the oil cooler to the transaxle with the hose connected. (Except Automatic Transaxle Replacement) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Install the front undercover No. 1. (See FRONT UNDER COVER NO. 1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Install the front undercover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Install the front tires. (See GENERAL PROCEDURES (SUSPENSION) .)
- Install the intermediate shaft to the steering gear and linkage. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Install the joint cover. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Install the selector cable bracket.
- Connect the selector cable to the transaxle.
- Install the ground cable.
- Install the bracket to the transaxle.
- Connect the control valve body connector.CAUTION:
- Make sure that your hand does not touch the terminal as the connector terminal could be damaged.
- Verify that there is no fluid or foreign matter adhering to the connector before connecting the connector.
- Insert the connector straight as the connector terminal could be damaged.
- Rotate the connector lever until a click is heard.
- Install the splash shield. (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Connect the wiring harness to the transaxle.
- Install the battery tray and PCM component. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
- Install the air cleaner and air hose as a single unit. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Connect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
- Add the ATE (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT .)
- Perform the "Initial Learning" (Automatic transaxle Replacement). (See INITIAL LEARNING .)
- Perform the "Mechanical System Test". (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST .)