Removal And Installation: Installation

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When connecting torque converter to transaxle, measure distance "A" to be certain that they are correctly assembled.
Distance "A": 14 mm (0.55 in) or more

Fig 1: Checking Torque Converter
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Install torque converter bolts to drive plate.
NOTE: With converter installed, rotate crankshaft several turns to check that transaxle rotates freely without binding.

Fig 2: Installing Torque Converter Bolts To Drive Plate
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Tighten transaxle to engine bolts.

Fig 3: Bolts Length And Tightening Torque Specification Chart
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Fig 4: Tightening Transaxle To Engine Bolts
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Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE:

Check fluid level in transaxle.
Move selector lever through all positions to be sure that transaxle operates correctly.
With parking brake applied, rotate engine at idling. Move selector lever through N to D, to 2, to 1 and to R position. A slight shock should be felt by hand gripping selector each time transaxle is shifted.
Perform road test. Refer to "ROAD TEST ".

Fig 5: Checking Fluid Level
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