Removal And Installation: Installation
- When connecting torque converter to transaxle, measure distance "A" to be certain that they are correctly assembled.
Distance "A": 14.0 mm (0.551 in) or more
- Install the torque converter to drive plate.
Torque converter to drive plate bolts: 49 - 58 N.m (5.0 - 5.9 kg-m, 37 - 42 ft-lb)
NOTE: With converter installed, rotate crankshaft several turns to check that transaxle rotates freely without binding. - Tighten bolts securing transaxle.BOLTS TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
Bolt No. Tightening torque N.m (kg-m, ft-lb) l mm (in) 1 70 - 79 (7.2 - 8.0, 52 - 58) 55 (2.17) 2 41.2 - 52.0 (4.2 - 5.3, 31 - 38) 40 (1.57) 3 70 - 79 (7.2 - 8.0, 52 - 58) 55 (2.17) - Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.
- 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 and to R position. A slight shock should be felt by hand gripping selector each time transaxle is shifted.
- When replacing the A/T assembly, initialize TCM. Refer to "PRECAUTIONS FOR A/T ASSEMBLY OR TCM REPLACEMENT ".
- Perform road test. Refer to "ROAD TEST ".