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Installation Procedure

    IMPORTANT: Ensure clearance is maintained between the transmission and the following:
    • The catalytic converter
    • The clutch assembly
    • The engine wiring harness
  1. Using the transmission jack, carefully raise the transmission to the engine.
    2. Fig 1: View Of Transmission Mounting Bolts & Engine Dowels
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    IMPORTANT: Do not allow the transmission to hang from the clutch assembly.
  2. Align the transmission with the engine dowels (1).
    3. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  3. Install the 2 transmission mounting bolts (2).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

    4. Fig 2: Transmission-To-Engine Mounting Bolts
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  4. Install the 2 engine to transmission mounting bolts (2).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

  5. Install the 5 transmission to engine mounting bolts (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

  6. Install the transmission support. Refer to Transmission Support Replacement .
  7. Remove the transmission jack from under the vehicle.
    8. Fig 3: View Of VSS Electrical Connector
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  8. Connect the VSS electrical connector (2)
  9. Connect the engine wiring harness clips (1) to the clip brackets.
  10. Lay the engine wiring harness over the transmission.
    11. Fig 4: View Of Backup Lamp Switch Electrical Connector & Oxygen Sensor
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  11. Connect the following engine wiring harness electrical connectors:
    • Backup lamp switch (1)
    • Oxygen sensor (2)
  12. Connect the engine wiring harness clip (3) to the clip bracket.
  13. Install the rear propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement .
  14. Fill the transmission fluid if removed. Refer to Transmission Fluid Replacement .
    15. Fig 5: Clutch Hose/Pipe Assembly & Retainer Clip
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    IMPORTANT: Ensure the clutch hydraulic hose does not come in contact with any sharp or potentially hot surfaces.
  15. Install the clutch hose/pipe assembly retainer clip (2) to the clutch master cylinder.
  16. Connect the clutch hose/pipe assembly (3) to the clutch master cylinder.
  17. Tug gently on the clutch hose/pipe assembly (3) to ensure proper retention into the clutch master cylinder.
  18. If equipped, install the turbocharger. Refer to Turbocharger Replacement .
  19. Install the control lever knob and boot assembly. Refer to Control Lever and/or Boot Replacement .
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