Installation Procedure
NOTE:
The transaxle bolts must be torqued in a mandatory sequence.
CAUTION:
Refer to FASTENER NOTICE
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- Install the front transaxle mount (2) and transaxle bolts (1).
Tightening torque
Tighten the bolts to 90 N.m (66 lb ft) .
- Hand tighten the front transaxle mount thru bolt.NOTE: The front and rear transmission mounts must be allowed to settle with the thru bolts loosened.
- Loosen the rear trans mount thru bolt.
- Tighten the transmission mount thru bolts in the following order.
Tightening torque
- Tighten the rear bolt to 100 N.m (74 lb ft) .
- Tighten the front bolt to 100 N.m (74 lb ft) .
- Lower the vehicle.