Section 15 (2.7L Engine (Service Information)): Collar-Structural: Installation
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- Install structural collar (1) from the right rear.
CAUTION: The structural collar must be tightened using this service procedure, or damage to transmission case and/or oil pan may occur.
- Position structural collar (3) in place.
- Finger tighten all bolts (2),(4).NOTE: Make sure that structural collar (3) is flush with the oil pan (1) and the transmission bell housing.
- Install the vertical collar bolts (2) to oil pan, pre-torque bolts to 1.1 N.m (10 in. lbs.).
- Install the horizontal collar bolts (4) to transmission and tighten to 55 N.m (40 ft. lbs.).
- Starting with the center vertical bolts and working outward, final torque all bolts to 55 N.m (40 ft. lbs.).
- Install lower splash shield (2) and retaining bolts (1).
- Lower vehicle.
- Connect negative battery (1) cable.