Main Control Cover - 3.5L: Installation

Inspect the transaxle side cover seal for damage and install new if necessary.

Fig 1: Locating Transaxle Side Cover Seal
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NOTE: Inspect the 20-pin solenoid body connector seal to make sure that the seal is on the inside of the main control cover or a transmission fluid leak will occur.

NOTE: Install the studbolts in the locations noted during disassembly.

Install the main control cover and loosely install the 14 bolts.
1. Bolt location
2. Studbolt location
Fig 2: Identifying Control Cover And Bolts
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Tighten the main control cover bolts in the sequence shown in illustration.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
Fig 3: Identifying Main Control Cover Bolts In Sequence
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Position the transmission fluid cooler thermal bypass valve and transmission fluid cooler assembly in place and install the 2 nuts.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
Fig 4: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Assembly And Nuts
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Connect the transaxle electrical connector and install the wiring harness fastener on the main control cover stud.

Fig 5: Locating Transaxle Electrical Connector
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Inspect the transmission fluid cooler tube backing ring and seal for damage and install a new backing ring or seal if necessary. Lubricate the transmission fluid cooler tube seal with clean transmission fluid and install the backing ring and seal on the transmission fluid cooler tube.

Fig 6: Identifying Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Backing Ring And Seal

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ITEM DESCRIPTION

Item	Part Number	Description
1	7D285	Seal
2	7J324	Backing ring

Position the transmission fluid cooler tube in place and install a new bolt.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
Fig 7: Locating Bolt And Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube
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Tighten the transmission fluid cooler tube fitting.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Fig 8: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube
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Install the transaxle filler tube and the nut.
- Tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).
Fig 9: Locating Transaxle Filler Tube And Nut
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Install the transmission fluid level indicator.

Fig 10: Locating Transmission Fluid Level Indicator
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Route the coolant hoses to their position on the transaxle filler tube.

Fig 11: Locating Coolant Hoses
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Install the ACL assembly and outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
Fill the transaxle with clean transmission fluid, refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID DRAIN AND REFILL .