Manual Transaxle Removal/Installation: Installation

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: Supporting 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: Stud Bolts Of MTX With Torque Specifications
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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 Engine Mount Bracket To Engine Mount Rubber With Installation Bolt
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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: Pulling Up MTX Using SST
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Install the No. 1 engine mount bracket and bracket plate to the MTX, and temporarily tighten the installation bolts.
SKYACTIV-G 2.0 (No. 1 engine mount type A), SKYACTIV-G 2.5

Fig 6: Installing Engine Mount Bracket And Bracket Plate To MTX (SKYACTIV-G 2.5)
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SKYACTIV-G 2.0 (No. 1 engine mount type B)

Fig 7: No 1 Engine Mount Type B
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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.
SKYACTIV-G 2.0 (No. 1 engine mount type A), SKYACTIV-G 2.5

Fig 8: No 1 Engine Mount Type A Rubber And Bolts
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SKYACTIV-G 2.0 (No. 1 engine mount type B)

Fig 9: No 1 Engine Mount Type B 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 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: Engine Mount Bracket Installation Nuts And Bolt 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.
SKYACTIV-G 2.0 (No. 1 engine mount type A), SKYACTIV-G 2.5

Fig 12: No 1 Engine Mount Type A 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}

SKYACTIV-G 2.0 (No. 1 engine mount type B)

Fig 13: No 1 Engine Mount Type B 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).
Tighten the No. 1 engine mount rubber installation bolts.
SKYACTIV-G 2.0 (No. 1 engine mount type A), SKYACTIV-G 2.5

Fig 14: Engine Mount Type A Rubber Installation Bolts With Torque Specifications
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SKYACTIV-G 2.0 (No. 1 engine mount type B)

Fig 15: Engine Mount Type B Rubber Installation Bolts With Torque Specifications
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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 MTX. (See CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Connect and/or Install the following parts related to the suspension and axle.
1. Connect the front drive shaft (RH) to the MTX. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Connect the front drive shaft (LH) to the MTX. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Connect the front lower arms to the steering knuckles. (See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Connect the front stabilizer control links to the front shock absorber. (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 front 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 front 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. Connect the clip shown in the figure.
  
  Fig 16: Intake Manifold And 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.(See BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Connect the neutral switch connector. (See 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
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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. (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
9. Install the battery component. (ex: battery, battery tray and PCM component) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
10. Install the air cleaner component. (ex: air cleaner, air hose) (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Install the splash shield. (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 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 MTX is overhauled, perform the "INSPECTION AFTER MANUAL TRANSAXLE OVERHAUL". (See INSPECTION AFTER MANUAL TRANSAXLE OVERHAUL .)