Automatic Transaxle Removal/Installation: 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.

Fig 1: Installing Torque Converter Stud Bolt
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Install the transaxle mounting bolts.

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

Fig 3: Identifying Transaxle Stud Bolts
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NOTE:
- If the No. 4 engine mount bracket nut is loosened, tighten the stud bolts for the transaxle because they may be loosened.
  Tightening torque
- 15-25 N. {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.

Fig 4: Installing No. 4 Engine Mount Bracket To No. 4 Engine Mount Rubber
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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.

Fig 5: Pulling Up Transaxle Using SST
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Install the No. 1 engine mount bracket and the bracket plate to the transaxle, and temporarily tighten the installation bolts.

Fig 6: Installing No. 1 Engine Mount Bracket And Bracket Plate To Transaxle (JM1)
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Fig 7: Installing No. 1 Engine Mount Bracket And Bracket Plate To Transaxle (3MZ)
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Install the bracket to the transaxle and the exhaust manifold using the following procedure:
NOTE:
- When installing bolt B, be careful that the wave washer does not get caught in the bracket.
Fig 8: Installing Bolt B
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- Tighten the bolt B.
  - 8-10 N. {82-101 kgf.cm, 71-88 in.lbf}
- Temporarily tighten the bolt A and C.
- Tighten the bolt A.
  - 38-51 N. {3.9-5.2 kgf.m, 29-37 ft.lbf}
- Tighten the bolt C.
  - 38-51 N. {3.9-5.2 kgf.m, 29-37 ft.lbf}
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 9: Identifying No. 1 Engine Mount Rubber Installation Bolts (JM1)
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Fig 10: 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 11: 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 12: No. 4 Engine Mount Bracket Installation Nuts And Bolt Tightening Order

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No.	Tightening torque
1, 2, 3	92-116 N. {9.4-11 kgf.m, 69-85 ft.lbf}
4	81-99 N. {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 13: No. 1 Engine Mount Bracket And Bracket Plate Installation Bolts Tightening Order (JM1)
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Fig 14: No. 1 Engine Mount Bracket And Bracket Plate Installation Bolts Tightening Order (3MZ)
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Tightening torque
- 84-98 N. {8.6-9.9 kgf.m, 62-72 ft.lbf}
Remove the SST (49 C017 5A0, 49 L017 5A0)
Tighten the No. 1 engine mount rubber installation bolts.

Fig 15: Identifying No. 1 Engine Mount Rubber Installation Bolts With Torque Specification (JM1)
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Fig 16: Identifying No. 1 Engine Mount Rubber Installation Bolts With Torque Specification (3MZ)
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Fix the crankshaft pulley to lock the torque converter against rotation.

Fig 17: Fixing Crankshaft Pulley
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CAUTION:
- After temporarily tightening the torque converter installation nut uniformly, tighten it to the specified torque.
Tighten the torque converter installation nuts.

Fig 18: Locating Torque Converter Installation Nuts
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Tightening torque
- 41-54 N. {4.2-5.5 kgf.m, 31-39 ft.lbf}
Install the blind cover.

Fig 19: Installing Blind Cover
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Install the starter. (Refer to STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
Install the front drive shaft (RH) to the transaxle. (Refer to FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Install the front drive shaft (LH) to the transaxle. (Refer to FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Install the front stabilizer control links to the front stabilizer. (Refer to FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Install the front lower arms to the steering knuckles. (Refer to FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Install the tie-rod end ball joints to the steering knuckles. (Refer to STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Install the clips securing the brake hose to the front shock absorbers. (Refer to BRAKE HOSE (FRONT) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Install the front ABS wheel-speed sensors to the steering knuckles. (Refer to FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Connect the water hose to the oil cooler. (Automatic Transaxle Replacement) (Refer to OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Install the oil cooler to the transaxle with the hose connected. (Except Automatic Transaxle Replacement) (Refer to OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Install the front under cover No. 1. (Refer to FRONT UNDER COVER No. 1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Install the front tires. (Refer to GENERAL PROCEDURES (SUSPENSION) .)
Install the intermediate shaft to the steering gear and linkage. (Refer to STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Install the joint cover. (Refer to STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Connect the breather hose to the transaxle.

Fig 20: Connecting Breather Hose To Transaxle
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Install the selector cable bracket.

Fig 21: Installing Selector Cable Bracket With Torque Specifications
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Connect the selector cable to the transaxle.
Install the ground cable.

Fig 22: Installing Ground Cable With Torque Specifications
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Install the bracket to the transaxle.

Fig 23: Installing Bracket To Transaxle With Torque Specifications
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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.
Fig 24: Connecting Control Valve Body Connector
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Install the splash shield (LH) (Refer to SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Connect the wiring harness from the transaxle.

Fig 25: Connecting Wiring Harness From Transaxle
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Install the battery tray and PCM component. (Refer to BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
Install the air cleaner and air hose as a single unit. (Refer to INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
Connect the negative battery cable. (Refer to NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
Add the ATF. (Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT .)
Perform the "Initial Learning" (automatic transaxle Replacement) (Refer to INITIAL LEARNING .)
Perform the "Mechanical System Test". (Refer to MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST .)
Install the front under cover No. 2. (Refer to FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)