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Automatic Transmission - Removal & Installation: Installation

  1. Install transaxle to engine. See Figure. Install and torque transaxle-to-engine bolts to 108 N.m (80 ft. lbs.).
  2. Raise engine/transaxle assembly enough line up transaxle mount bracket. Install two mount-to-transaxle bracket bolts and torque to 68 N.m (50 ft. lbs.). See Figure.
  3. Remove screw jack support.
  4. Install four drive plate-to-torque converter bolts and torque to 88 N.m (65 ft. lbs.) torque.
  5. Position starter into place and hand-tighten lower bolt.
  6. Lower vehicle.
  7. Install transaxle dipstick tube. Verify that openings are free of debris and o-ring seal is intact. Replace o-ring if necessary. Secure bracket to transaxle. Install starter upper bolt through the ground cable and torque to (40 ft. lbs.).
  8. Install cable bracket-to-transaxle bellhousing bolt and torque to 61 N.m (45 ft. lbs.).
  9. Raise vehicle.
  10. Torque starter lower bolt to 54 N.m (40 ft. lbs.). See Figure.
  11. Connect starter motor electrical connections.
  12. Install bellhousing dust cover. See Figure.
  13. Install structural collar and left (front) lateral bending brace. Refer to STRUCTURAL COLLAR for proper procedures. See Figure.
  14. Install right (rear) lateral bending brace. See Figure. Torque bolts to 81 N.m (60 ft. lbs.) torque.
  15. Install power steering line to structural collar. See Figure.
  16. Install front halfshafts. Refer to AXLE SHAFTS for proper procedures and torque specifications.
  17. Install left splash shield.
  18. Install left wheel/tire assembly. Torque lug nuts to 136 N.m (100 ft. lbs.) torque.
  19. Lower vehicle.
  20. Connect cooler lines to transaxle and secure with constant-tension clamps.
  21. Connect solenoid/pressure switch assembly connector. See Figure.
  22. Connect transmission range sensor connector. See Figure.
  23. Connect output speed sensor connector. See Figure.
  24. Connect input speed sensor connector. See Figure.
  25. Install gearshift cable to bracket and connect to the manual valve lever.
  26. Install battery tray. See Figure.
  27. Install battery and hold-down clamp. See Figure.
  28. Install air cleaner assembly. See Figure.
  29. Connect battery cables.
  30. Fill transaxle with fluid. Refer to SERVICING - A/T for proper procedure.
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