Installation Procedure

NOTE: Do NOT use any type of grease to retain parts during the assembly of this unit. Using greases other than the recommended assembly lube changes the transaxle fluid characteristics. Using greases other than the recommended assembly lube causes undesirable shift conditions and/or filter clogging. Use TRANSJEL(R) J 36850 or equivalent during the assembly of this unit

Install the ball check valves (372) into the case cover. Use the J 36850 to retain the ball check valves in their proper locations.

Fig 1: Installing Ball Check Valves From Case Cover
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Install the gasket and the spacer plate (370).

Fig 2: Installing Spacer Plate & Gasket
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Install the ball check valves (372, 373) into the valve body. Use the J 36850 to retain the ball check valves in their proper locations.
Important: Do NOT use impact type tools on the valve body or on the oil pump.

Fig 3: Installing Ball Check Valve From Valve Body
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Install the gasket (371) and the valve body (300).

Fig 4: Installing Gasket & Valve Body
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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE
1. Install the valve body bolts (374, 381, 384).
  Tighten
  - Tighten the M6 X 1.0 X 20 bolt to 8 N.m (70 lb in).
  - Tighten the M6 X 1.0 X 30 bolt to 12 N.m (106 lb ft).
  - Tighten the M6 X 1.0 X 45 bolt to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
  - Tighten the M6 X 1.0 X 55 bolt to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
  - Tighten the M6 X 1.0 X 60 bolt to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
  - Tighten the M6 X 1.0 X 65 bolt to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
  - Tighten the M6 X 1.0 X 85 bolt to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
  - Tighten the M6 X 1.0 X 95 bolt to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
  - Tighten the M8 X 1.25 X 90 bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
  Important: Do NOT use impact type tools on the valve body or on the oil pump.
2. Install the oil pump. Refer to Oil Pump Replacement .
3. Install the case side cover. Refer to Case Side Cover Replacement
Fig 5: Installing Valve Body Bolts
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