Transmission Installation

Special Tools Required 

Engine support hanger, A & Reds AAR-T-12566 *

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1. Make sure the two dowel pins are installed in the clutch housing.
2. Apply super high temp urea grease (P/N 08798-9002) to the release fork (A) and the release bearing (B). Install the release fork, the release bearing, and the boot (C).
   Fig 1: Applying Grease To Release Fork And Release Bearing

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3. Place the transmission on the transmission jack, and raise it to the engine level.
4. Install the four transmission lower mounting bolts.
   Fig 2: Identifying Tightening Torque Of Transmission Lower Mounting Bolts

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5. Install the rear engine mount bracket (A).
   Fig 3: Identifying Tightening Torque Of Rear Engine Mount Bracket Bolts

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6. Install the driveshafts (see DRIVESHAFT INSTALLATION ).
7. Install the splash shield bracket (A).
   Fig 4: Identifying Tightening Torque Of Splash Shield Bracket Bolts

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8. Install the two transmission upper mounting bolts.
   Fig 5: Identifying Tightening Torque Of Transmission Upper Mounting Bolts

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9. Raise the transmission higher, install the transmission mount bracket (A).
   Fig 6: Identifying Tightening Torque Of Transmission Mount Bracket Bolts

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10. Remove the engine support hanger (P/N AAR-T-12566).
    Fig 7: Removing Engine Support Hanger

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11. Install the starter motor (A).
    Fig 8: Identifying Tightening Torque Of Starter Motor Bolts

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12. Apply super high temp urea grease (P/N 08798-9002) to the end of the slave cylinder rod. Install the slave cylinder (A). Be careful not to bend the clutch line.
    Fig 9: Identifying Tightening Torque Of Slave Cylinder Bolts

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13. Install the throttle drum cover (A).
    Fig 10: Identifying Tightening Torque Of Throttle Drum Cover Bolts

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14. Install the cable bracket (A) and cables (B).
    Fig 11: Identifying Tightening Torque Of Cable Bracket Bolts

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15. Apply a light coat of super high temp urea grease (P/N 08798-9002), and install new cotter pins.
16. Install the clutch line bracket (A) and wire harness clamps (B).
    Fig 12: Identifying Tightening Torque Of Clutch Line Bracket Bolts

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17. Install the air cleaner bracket (A), then install the harness clip (B) and breather tube (C).
    Fig 13: Identifying Tightening Torque Of Air Cleaner Bracket Bolts

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18. Connect the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) (A), backup light switch (B), and neutral position switch (C) connectors.
    Fig 14: Connecting Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS), Backup Light Switch, And Neutral Position Switch Connectors

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19. Connect the starter motor cables (A), transmission ground cable (B), and engine ground cable (C).
    Fig 15: Identifying Tightening Torque Of Starter Motor, Transmission Ground And Engine Ground Cables Bolts

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20. Refill the transmission fluid (see GEARSHIFT MECHANISM REPLACEMENT ).
21. Install the splash shields (A).
    Fig 16: Identifying Tightening Torque Of Splash Shield Bolts

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22. Install the engine cover, intake air duct, and air cleaner housing (see step 35 on ENGINE ASSEMBLY ).
23. Install the battery. Clean the battery posts and cable terminals with sandpaper, then assemble them, and apply grease to prevent corrosion.
24. Turn the battery module switch ON.
25. Check the clutch operation.
26. Check the front wheel alignment (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).
27. Enter the radio anti-theft code, then enter the audio presets, and set the clock.
28. Test-drive the vehicle.