On-Vehicle Service: Installation

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Drive plate runout
CAUTION:
Do not allow any magnetic materials to contact the ring gear teeth.
1. Maximum allowable runout: Refer to DRIVE PLATE RUNOUT .
If this runout is outside the standard, replace drive plate and ring gear.

Fig 1: Measuring Drive Plate Runout Using Dial Indicator
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When connecting torque converter to transaxle, measure distance "A" to be certain that they are correctly assembled.
1. Distance "A":14 mm (0.55 in) or more
Fig 2: Measuring Distance A Of Torque Converter
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Install bolts fixing converter to drive plate.
With converter installed, rotate crankshaft several turns to check that transaxle rotates freely without binding.

Fig 3: Installing Bolt Fixing Converter Toi Drive Plate
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Tighten bolts securing transaxle.
Tighten LH mounting bracket bolts to the specified torque. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Tighten center member bolts to the specified torque. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Tighten rear plate cover bolts to the specified torque. Refer to OIL PAN .

Fig 4: Identifying Bolt Length And Tightening Torque
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Fig 5: Identifying Bolt Position And Bolt Length
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Reinstall any part removed.

Check fluid level in transaxle.
Move selector lever through all positions to be sure that transaxle operates correctly.
With parking brake applied, rotate engine at idling. Move selector lever through N to D, to 3, to 2, to 1 and to R position. A slight shock should be felt by hand gripping selector each time transaxle is shifted.
Perform road test. Refer to ROAD TEST .

Fig 6: Checking A/T Fluid

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