Transmission Installation

1. Flush the ATF cooler (see SERVICING A/T article).
2. Install the transmission lower mounts.
   Fig 1: Installing Transmission Lower Mounts

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3. Install the torque converter (A) on the mainshaft (B) with the new O-ring (C).
   Fig 2: Installing Torque Converter

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4. Install the 14 mm dowel pin (D) and 10 mm dowel pin (E) in the torque converter housing (F).
5. Place the transmission on a jack, and raise it to engine level.
6. Attach the transmission to the engine, then install the transmission housing mounting bolts.
   Fig 3: Installing Transmission Housing Mounting Bolts

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7. Install the front mount bracket.
   Fig 4: Installing Front Mount Bracket

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8. Install the engine stiffener mounting bolts (A).
   Fig 5: Installing Engine Stiffener Mounting Bolts

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9. Attach the torque converter to the drive plate (B) with eight bolts (C). Rotate the crankshaft pulley as necessary to tighten the bolts to 1/2 of the specified torque, then to the final torque, in a crisscross pattern. After tightening the last bolt, check that the crankshaft rotates freely.
10. Install the torque converter cover (D).
11. Tighten the crankshaft pulley bolt as necessary (see CRANKSHAFT PULLEY ).
12. Install new set ring (A) on the intermediate shaft (B).
    Fig 6: Installing New Set Ring On Intermediate Shaft

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13. Clean the areas where the intermediate shaft contacts the transmission (differential) with solvent or carburetor cleaner, and dry with compressed air. Then install the intermediate shaft in the differential. While installing the intermediate shaft, be sure not to allow dust or other foreign particles to enter the transmission.
14. Install a new set ring (A) on the right driveshaft (B).
    Fig 7: Installing New Set Ring On Right Driveshaft

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15. Install the right and left driveshaft. While installing the left driveshaft in the differential, be sure not to allow dust or other foreign particles to enter the transmission.
    NOTE:

    • Clean the areas where the left driveshaft contacts the transmission (differential) with solvent or carburetor cleaner, and dry with compressed air.
    • Turn the right and left steering knuckle fully outward, and slide the left driveshaft into the differential until you feel its spring clip engage the side gear. Slide the right driveshaft into the intermediate shaft until you feel its spring clip engage the intermediate shaft.
16. Support the front subframe with the front subframe adapter (T/N EQS07AODSY0) and a jack, and a lift it up to the body.
    Fig 8: Supporting Front Subframe With Front Subframe Adapter & Jack

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17. Loosely install the subframe mounting bolts (4) (A) and the 12 x 1.25 mm bolts (6) (B) with the stiffeners (C), then tighten the bolts to the specified torque by aligning all reference marks (D).
    Fig 9: Installing Subframe Mounting Bolts & Stiffeners

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    Fig 10: Tightening Bolts To Specified Torque By Aligning All Reference Marks

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18. Install the transmission lower mount nuts.
    Fig 11: Installing Transmission Lower Mount Nuts

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19. Install the power steering fluid line (A) on the clamps (B), and install the power steering fluid line bracket (C).
    Fig 12: Installing Power Steering Fluid Line & Bracket

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20. Install the rear mount mounting bolts (A).
    Fig 13: Installing Rear Mount Mounting Bolts

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21. Install the steering gearbox mounting bolts (B) and the stiffener (C).
22. Install the stiffener (A) and the steering gearbox mounting bolt (B) with nut (C).
    Fig 14: Stiffener & Steering Gearbox Mounting Bolt & Nut

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23. Install the steering gearbox mounting bolt (A) and the power steering fluid line bracket bolts (B).
    Fig 15: Installing Steering Gearbox Mounting Bolt & Power Steering Fluid Line Bracket Bolts

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24. Install the power steering fluid return hose clamp (C) on the bracket (D).
25. Install the control lever (A) with the shift cable (B) on the control shaft (C). Do not bend the shift cable excessively.
    Fig 16: Installing Control Lever With Shift Cable On Control Shaft

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26. Install the lock bolt (D) with a new lock washer (E), then bend the lock washer tab against the bolt.
27. Install the shift cable cover (F), then install the shift cable holder (G) on the shift cable cover.
    NOTE: To prevent damage to the control lever joint, be sure to install the shift cable holder after installing the shift cable cover to the torque converter housing.
28. Install the ball joints on each lower arms (A) with the castle nuts (hex nuts) (B) and spring pins (C).
    Fig 17: Installing Ball Joints On Each Lower Arm

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29. Install the nut (D) to the ball joint pin (E) on the stabilizer link (F), then use a 6 mm Allen wrench (G), and tighten the nut to the specified torque.
30. Install the exhaust pipe (A) and the three way catalytic converter (B) assembly.
    Fig 18: Installing Exhaust Pipe & Three Way Catalytic Converter Assembly

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31. Connect the oxygen sensor connectors (C), then install them on their connector brackets (D). Install the harnesses on the clamps (E).
32. Install the splash shield.
    Fig 19: Installing Splash Shield

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33. Install the transmission housing mounting bolts.
    Fig 20: Installing Transmission Housing Mounting Bolts

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34. Install and tighten the nut (A) on the front mount (B), and install the ground cable (C) to the engine.
    Fig 21: Installing Ground Cable To Engine

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35. Remove the engine support hanger.
36. Connect the Primary HO2S connector (A), install it on its connector bracket (B), and clamp the harness in the clamp (C).
    Fig 22: Connecting Primary HO2S Connector

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37. Install the harness cover (A) on bracket (B).
    Fig 23: Installing Harness Cover On Bracket

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38. Connect the transmission range switch connector (C), then install it on its connector bracket (D). Install the harness clamp (E) on the bracket (F).
39. Connect the output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor connector (G).
40. Connect the connectors to the torque converter solenoid valve (A) and the shift solenoid valve (B).
    Fig 24: Connecting Connectors To Torque Converter Solenoid Valve & Shift Solenoid Valve

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41. Connect the connectors to the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valves A and B, then install the harness clamps (C) on the brackets (D).
    Fig 25: Connecting Connectors To A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valves A & B

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42. Connect the 8P connector (E), then install it on its connector bracket (F).
43. Connect the connectors to the shift solenoid valves A and C, A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C (B), 4th clutch transmission fluid pressure switch (D), and input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor (E), then install the harness clamps (F) on the brackets (G).
    Fig 26: Connecting Connectors To Shift Solenoid Valves A & C, A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valve C, 4th Clutch Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch & Input Shaft (Mainshaft) Speed Sensor

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44. Install the starter (A) on the torque converter housing. Connect the starter cables (B) to the starter, and install the harness clamp (C) on the clamp bracket (D). Make sure the crimped side of the starter cable ring terminal is facing out.
    Fig 27: Installing Starter On Torque Converter Housing

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45. Connect the ATF cooler hoses (A) to the ATF cooler lines (B) (see SERVICING A/T article). Clamp the ATF cooler hose with the clamp (C) on the starter by aligning the white dot (D) on the hose with the clamp.
    Fig 28: Clamping ATF Cooler Hose On Starter By Aligning White Dot On Hose With Clamp

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46. Install the transmission breather tube (A) in the clamp (B) by aligning the dot (C) with the clamp.
    Fig 29: Installing Transmission Breather Tube In Clamp By Aligning Dot With Clamp

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47. Install the battery base bracket and battery base.
48. Install the battery cable clamps, connector, and relay bracket on the battery base.
49. Install the battery tray and battery, then secure the battery with its hold-down bracket.
50. Install the intake air duct, resonator cover, and air cleaner housing assembly.
51. Install the engine covers.
    Fig 30: Installing Engine Covers

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52. Refill the transmission with ATF (see step 5 under ATF REPLACEMENT  in SERVICING A/T article).
53. Connect the battery positive terminal, then connect the negative terminal.
54. Set the parking brake. Start the engine, and shift the transmission through all gears three times.
55. Check the shift lever operation, A/T gear position indicator operation, and shift cable adjustment.
56. Check and adjust the front wheel alignment (see appropriate WHEEL ALIGNMENT article).
57. Reinstall the support rod of the hood to the proper location, and secure the windshield washer reservoir opening with the bolt.
58. Start the engine, and let it reach normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on) with the transmission in the P or N position, then turn it off and check the ATF level (see ATF LEVEL CHECK  in SERVICING A/T article).
59. Do the PCM idle learn procedure (see PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE ).
60. Do the power window control unit reset procedure on 2003-2004 models (see POWER WINDOW CONTROL UNIT RESET PROCEDURE ).
61. Perform a road test (see ROAD TEST  in DIAGNOSIS article).
62. Enter the anti-theft code for the radio and the navigation system, then enter the radio station presets, and set the clock.
63. Loosen the front mount nut after the road test, then retighten the nut to the specified torque.

Fig 31: Retightening Front Mount Nut After Road Test

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