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Removal and Installation: Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE: Write down the serial number of the new transaxle assembly.
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CAUTION:
  • When replacing an engine or transaxle you must make sure any dowels are installed correctly during re-assembly.
  • Improper alignment caused by missing dowels may cause vibration, oil leaks or breaking of drive train components.
  • Do not reuse O-rings or copper sealing washers.
  • When turning crankshaft, turn it clockwise as viewed from the front of the engine.
  • When tightening the nuts for the torque converter while securing the crankshaft pulley bolt, be sure to confirm the tightening torque of the crankshaft pulley bolt. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  • After converter is installed to drive plate, rotate crankshaft several turns to check that CVT rotates freely without binding.
  • When installing the CVT to the engine, align the matching mark on the drive plate with the matching mark on the torque converter.

When installing CVT assembly to the engine assembly, attach the bolts in accordance with the following standard.

Bolt No.

1

2

3

4

5

Number of bolts

1

2

1

1

4

Bolt length

" SYMBOL "mm (in)

55 (2.17)

39 (1.54)

35 (1.38)

50 (1.97)

45 (1.77)

Tightening torque

N.m (kg-m, ft-lb)

74.5 (7.6, 55)

50.0

(5.1, 37)

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