Manual Transaxle Removal/Installation: Installation

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WARNING:

Install the MTX carefully, holding it steady. If the MTX falls it could be damaged or cause injury.

Set the MTX on a jack and lift into place.

Fig 1: Lifting MTX On Jack
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Install the MTX to the engine, and tighten the Transaxle mounting bolts.

Fig 2: Locating Transaxle Mounting Bolts
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Tightening torque
- 38-52 N.m {3.9-5.3 kgf.m, 29-38 ft.lbf}
Tighten the stud bolts for the MTX.

Fig 3: Identifying MTX Stud Bolts With Torque Specification
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NOTE:
- If the No. 4 engine mount bracket nut is loosened, tighten the stud bolts for the MTX because they may be loosened.
Install the No. 4 engine mount bracket to No. 4 engine mount rubber, and temporarily tighten the installation bolt.

Fig 4: Installing No. 4 Engine Mount Bracket To No. 4 Engine Mount Rubber
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Pull up the MTX using the SSTs , pass the MTX stud bolts through the No. 4 engine mount bracket, and temporarily tighten the No. 4 engine mount installation nuts.

Fig 5: Tightening No. 4 Engine Mount Installation Nuts
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Install the No. 1 engine mount bracket and bracket plate to the MTX, and temporarily tighten the installation bolts.

Fig 6: Installing No. 1 Engine Mount Bracket And Bracket Plate To MTX (JM1)
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Fig 7: Installing No. 1 Engine Mount Bracket And Bracket Plate To MTX (3MZ)
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Install the front crossmember component and No. 1 engine mount rubber as a single unit. (Refer to FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Temporarily tighten the No. 1 engine mount rubber installation bolts.

Fig 8: Identifying No. 1 Engine Mount Rubber Installation Bolts (JM1)
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Fig 9: Identifying No. 1 Engine Mount Rubber Installation Bolts (3MZ)
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Align the alignment marks on the No. 4 engine mount bracket and nuts, and temporarily tighten the nuts shown in the figure.

Fig 10: Aligning Alignment Marks On No. 4 Engine Mount Bracket And Nuts
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Tighten the No. 4 engine mount bracket installation nuts and bolt in the order shown in the figure.

Fig 11: No. 4 Engine Mount Bracket Installation Nuts And Bolt Tightening Order

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No.	Tightening torque
1, 2, 3	92-116 N.m {9.4-11 kgf.m, 68-85 ft.lbf}
4	81-99 N.m {8.3-10 kgf.m, 60-73 ft.lbf}

Tighten the No. 1 engine mount bracket and bracket plate installation bolts in the order shown in the figure.

Fig 12: No. 1 Engine Mount Bracket And Bracket Plate Installation Bolts Tightening Order (JM1)
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Tightening torque
- 84-98 N.m {8.6-9.9 kgf.m, 62-72 ft.lbf}
  
  Fig 13: No. 1 Engine Mount Bracket And Bracket Plate Installation Bolts Tightening Order (3MZ)
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  Tightening torque
- 84-98 N.m {8.6-9.9 kgf.m, 62-72 ft.lbf}
Remove the SSTs (49 C017 5A0, 49 L017 5A0) .
Tighten the No. 1 engine mount rubber installation bolts.

Fig 14: Identifying No. 1 Engine Mount Rubber Installation Bolts (JM1) With Torque Specifications
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Fig 15: Identifying No. 1 Engine Mount Rubber Installation Bolts (3MZ)
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Connect and/or Install the following parts to the underside of the vehicle.
1. Install the starter. (Refer to STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
2. Install the clutch release cylinder to the MTX. (Refer to CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Connect and/or Install the following parts related to the suspension and axle.
1. Connect the drive shaft (RH) to the MTX. (Refer to FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Connect the drive shaft (LH) to the MTX. (Refer to FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Connect the front lower arms to the steering knuckles. (Refer to FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Connect the stabilizer control links to the shock absorber. (Refer to FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Connect the tie-rod end ball joints to the steering knuckles. (Refer to FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6. Connect the ABS wheel-speed sensors to the steering knuckles. (Refer to FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
7. Connect the clip securing the brake hose to the shock absorber. (Refer to BRAKE HOSE (FRONT) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
8. Install the front tires. (Refer to GENERAL PROCEDURES (FRONT AND REAR AXLES) .)
Connect and/or install the following parts in the engine compartment.
1. Connect the clip shown in the figure.
  
  Fig 16: Connecting Clip
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2. Install the lower radiator hose clip and bracket to the MTX.
  
  Fig 17: Installing Lower Radiator Hose Clip And Bracket To MTX With Torque Specifications
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3. Connect the back-up light switch connector. (Refer to BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Connect the neutral switch connector. (Refer to NEUTRAL SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Install the bracket to the MTX and the exhaust manifold using the following procedure:
  
  Fig 18: Installing Bracket To MTX And Exhaust Manifold
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  1. Tighten the bolt A.
    Tightening torque
    - 19-25 N.m {2.0-2.5 kgf.m, 15-18 ft.lbf}
  2. Temporarily tighten the bolt B and C.
  3. Tighten the bolt B.
    Tightening torque
    - 38-51 N.m {3.9-5.2 kgf.m, 29-37 ft.lbf}
  4. Tighten the bolt C.
    Tightening torque
    - 38-51 N.m {3.9-5.2 kgf.m, 29-37 ft.lbf}
6. Connect the ground cable to the No. 4 engine mount bracket.
  
  Fig 19: Connecting Ground Cable To No. 4 Engine Mount Bracket With Torque Specifications
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7. Install the control cable bracket to the MTX.
  
  Fig 20: Installing Control Cable Bracket To MTX With Torque Specifications
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8. Connect the control cable to the MTX. (Refer to MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [C66M-R] .)
9. Install the battery component. (ex: battery, battery tray and PCM component) (Refer to BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
10. Install the air cleaner component. (ex: air cleaner, air hose) (Refer to INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
Install the splash shield. (Refer to SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Install the front under cover No. 1. (Refer to FRONT UNDER COVER No. 1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Add the specified amount of specified transaxle oil. (Refer to MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT .)
Install the front under cover No. 2. (Refer to FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Connect the negative battery cable. (Refer to NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
Install the plug hole plate. (Refer to PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
If the MTX is overhauled, perform the "INSPECTION AFTER MANUAL TRANSAXLE OVERHAUL". (Refer to INSPECTION AFTER MANUAL TRANSAXLE OVERHAUL .)