Manual Transmission Assembly: Installation

Replace the differential side retainer oil seal. Ref. to REPLACEMENT , Differential Side Retainer Oil Seal.
NOTE:
- Be sure to replace the oil seal after removing the front drive shaft.
- When a new oil seal has been installed, replacement is not required.
ST 18675AA000 DIFFERENTIAL SIDE OIL SEAL INSTALLER

Fig 1: Installing Differential Side Retainer Oil Seal Using Differential Side Oil Seal Installer (18675AA000)
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Strike and bend the transmission hanger of transmission rear with a rubber hammer etc. so that it gets in contact with the transmission case.
CAUTION: Do not apply excessive load or impact to the transmission case.

Fig 2: Striking Transmission Hanger Of Transmission Rear With Rubber Hammer
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Install the transmission cushion rubber to the transmission, and tighten the bolt (A).
Install the transmission cushion rubber to the center crossmember, and temporarily tighten the nut (B).
Tightening torque:

Bolt (A)

35 N.m (3.6 kgf-m, 25.8 ft-lb)

Fig 3: Transmission Cushion Rubber Bolts And Nuts
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Install the transmission assembly onto the engine.
1. Lift up the transmission gradually using a transmission jack.
2. Engage at the spline section.
NOTE: Be careful not to hit the main shaft against the clutch cover.
While raising the transmission jack, loosen the turnbuckle of the ST, and set the engine unit to the original position.
Install the front crossmember and rear crossmember.
Tighten the transmission cushion rubber mounting nut.
Tightening torque:

T1: 70 N.m (7.1 kgf-m, 51.6 ft-lb)

T2: 140 N.m (14.3 kgf-m, 103.3 ft-lb)

T3: 35 N.m (3.6 kgf-m, 25.8 ft-lb)

Fig 4: Transmission Cushion Rubber Mounting Nuts (With Torque Specification)
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Take out the transmission jack.
Tighten the bolts and nuts which hold the lower side of transmission to the engine.
Tightening torque:

50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)

Fig 5: Locating Lower Side Of Transmission Bolts And Nuts
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Lower the vehicle.
Install the starter. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Starter.
Tighten the bolts which hold the upper side of the transmission to the engine.
Tightening torque:

50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)

Fig 6: Locating Upper Side Of Transmission Bolts
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Remove the ST.

Fig 7: Removing ST
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Install the ground cable.
Tightening torque:

19 N.m (1.9 kgf-m, 14.0 ft-lb)

Fig 8: Engine Rear End Ground Cables
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Install the pitching stopper.
Tightening torque:

T1: 50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)

T2: 58 N.m (5.9 kgf-m, 42.8 ft-lb)

Fig 9: Pitching Stopper Nut And Bolt (With Torque Specification)
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Lift up the vehicle.
Set the ST to differential side retainer.
ST 28399SA010 OIL SEAL PROTECTOR
Replace the circlip of the drive shaft with a new part.
Install the front drive shaft and remove ST.
ST 28399SA010 OIL SEAL PROTECTOR

Fig 10: Installing Front Drive Shaft
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Insert the front arm ball joint and tighten the mounting bolt.
Tightening torque:

50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)

Fig 11: Locating Front Arm Ball Joint Mounting Bolt
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Install the stabilizer link.
Tightening torque:

60 N.m (6.1 kgf-m, 44.3 ft-lb)

Fig 12: Locating Stabilizer Link Bolt
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Attach the gear shift rod and stay.
1. Install the gear shift rod.
  NOTE: Use a new self-locking nut.
  
  Tightening torque:
  
  12 N.m (1.2 kgf-m, 8.9 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 13: Locating Gear Shift Rod Self-Locking Nut
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2. Install the stay.
NOTE: Use a new self-locking nut.

Tightening torque:

18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)

Fig 14: Stay And Shift Bracket
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Install the propeller shaft. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Propeller Shaft.
Install the hanger bracket.
Tightening torque:

23 N.m (2.3 kgf-m, 17.0 ft-lb)

Fig 15: Hanger Bracket With Bolts
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Install the center exhaust cover.
Tightening torque:

18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)

Fig 16: Center Exhaust Cover
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Install the center exhaust pipe. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Center Exhaust Pipe.
Install the front under cover. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Under Cover.
Lower the vehicle.
Install the operating cylinder.
Tightening torque:

37 N.m (3.8 kgf-m, 27.3 ft-lb)

Fig 17: Locating Operating Cylinder Bolts
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Install the transmission radio ground cord terminal.
Tightening torque:

13 N.m (1.3 kgf-m, 9.6 ft-lb)

Fig 18: Transmission Radio Ground Cord Terminal
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Install the engine hanger rear.
Tightening torque:

21 N.m (2.1 kgf-m, 15.5 ft-lb)
Install the air breather hose.
Connect the engine harness connector, then attach the harness bracket.
Tightening torque:

7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

Fig 19: Engine Harness Connectors, Engine Hanger Rear, Harness Bracket And Air Breather Hose
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Connect the following connectors and secure the clip.

Fig 20: Neutral Position Switch Connector, Back-Up Light Switch Connector And Clip
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Pour in transmission gear oil and check the oil level. Ref. to TRANSMISSION GEAR OIL .
Install the air intake boot. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Boot.
Install the front tires.
Connect the battery ground terminal.