Manual Transaxle Removal/Installation: Installation

WARNING:

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

Set the manual transaxle on a jack and lift into place.

Fig 1: Supporting Manual Transaxle With Jack
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Install the manual transaxle 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 manual transaxle.

Fig 3: Manual Transaxle Stud bolts With Torque Specifications
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NOTE:
- If the No. 4 engine mount bracket nut is loosened, tighten the stud bolts for the manual transaxle because they may have loosened.
Install the No. 4 engine mount bracket to No. 4 engine mount rubber, and temporarily tighten the installation bolt.

Fig 4: No. 4 Engine Mounting Bracket, Rubber And Bolt
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Pull up the manual transaxle using the SST (49 C017 5A0), pass the manual transaxle stud bolts through the No. 4 engine mount bracket, and temporarily tighten the No. 4 engine mount installation nuts.

Fig 5: Pulling Up Manual Transaxle Using SST (49 C017 5A0)
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Install the No. 1 engine mount bracket and bracket plate to the manual transaxle, and temporarily tighten the installation bolts.

Fig 6: No. 1 Engine Mount Bracket And Bracket Plate
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Install the front crossmember component and No. 1 engine mount rubber as a single unit. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Temporarily tighten the No. 1 engine mount rubber installation bolts.

Fig 7: No. 1 Engine Mount Rubber And Bolts
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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 8: Alignment Marks And Nuts Position
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Tighten the No. 4 engine mount bracket installation nuts and bolt in the order shown in the figure.

Fig 9: No. 4 Engine Mount Bracket Nuts Tightening Sequence

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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 10: No. 1 Engine Mount Bracket And Bracket Plate Installation Bolts Tightening Sequence
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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, 49 UN30 3050).
Tighten the No. 1 engine mount rubber installation bolts.

Fig 11: No. 1 Engine Mount Rubber Installation Bolts With Tightening Sequence
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Connect and/or Install the following parts to the underside of the vehicle.
1. Install the starter. (See STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Install the clutch release cylinder to the manual transaxle. (See 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 manual transaxle. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Connect the drive shaft (LH) to the manual transaxle. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Connect the front lower arms to the steering knuckles. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Connect the stabilizer control links to the stabilizer. (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Connect the tie-rod end ball joints to the steering knuckles. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6. Connect the ABS wheel-speed sensors to the steering knuckles. (See FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
7. Connect the clip securing the brake hose to the shock absorber. (See BRAKE HOSE (FRONT) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
8. Install the front tires. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Connect and/or install the following parts in the engine compartment.
1. Install the fuel hose to the clip shown in the figure.
  
  Fig 12: Fuel Hose And Clip
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2. Connect the clip shown in the figure.
  
  Fig 13: Wiring Harness Clip And Intake Manifold
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3. Install the lower radiator hose clip and bracket to the manual transaxle.
  
  Fig 14: Lower Radiator Hose Clip, Bracket And Bolts With Torque Specifications
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4. Connect the back-up light switch connector. (See BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Connect the neutral switch connector. (See NEUTRAL SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6. Install the bracket to the manual transaxle and the exhaust manifold using the following procedure:
  
  Fig 15: Manual Transaxle And Exhaust Manifold Bracket With Bolts
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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}
7. Connect the ground cable to the No. 4 engine mount bracket.
  
  Fig 16: Ground Cable And Bolts With Torque Specifications
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8. Install the control cable bracket to the manual transaxle.
  
  Fig 17: Control Cable Bracket And Bolts With Torque Specifications
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9. Connect the control cable to the manual transaxle. (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
10. Install the battery, battery tray and PCM component. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
11. Install the air cleaner, air hose and fresh air duct as a single unit. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Install the splash shield No. 1. (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Install the front under cover No. 1. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Add the specified amount of specified manual transaxle oil. (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT .)
Install the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Connect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Install the plug hole plate. (See PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
If the manual transaxle is overhauled, perform the "INSPECTION AFTER MANUAL TRANSAXLE OVERHAUL". (See INSPECTION AFTER MANUAL TRANSAXLE OVERHAUL .)