Assembly Procedure

1. Check the oil pipe and seal surface for dents or damage.
   • Replace the parts if necessary.
2. Install the oil pipe.

   Tightening Torque 

   4.9-6.9 N.m {0.5-0.7 kgf.m, 3.6-5.1 ft.lbf} 

Fig 2: Installing Oil Pipe To Converter Housing

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1. Set the installation bolts on the control valve body to the transaxle case and the output gear.
   Fig 3: Installing Control Valve Body Installation Bolts

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2. Set the SSTs  to the output gear, and install the output gear using a press.
   Fig 4: Installing Output Gear

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Tightening Torque 

32.4-38.3 N.m {3.30-3.90 kgf.m, 23.9-28.2 ft.lbf} 

Fig 6: Installing One-Way Clutch Inner Race Bolts

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1. Install the low one-way clutch with the groove facing upward.
   Fig 7: Installing Low One-Way Clutch

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NOTE: The snap ring opening must be positioned as shown in the figure.
Fig 8: Installing Snap Ring
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2. Install the snap ring.
3. Install the retaining plate, drive plates, driven plates, and dished plate as a unit.
4. Install the spring retainer and return spring.
   CAUTION: Depress the spring retainer only enough to remove the snap ring. Overpressing will damage the retainer component edges.
5. Install the SSTs  in the transaxle case as shown in the figure.
   Fig 9: Installing SSTs

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NOTE: The snap ring opening must be positioned as shown in the figure.
Fig 10: Installing Snap Ring
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6. Install the snap ring.
7. Remove the SSTs  .

1. Install the retaining plate.
2. Install the drive plate and driven plate.
3. Install the retaining plates.
4. Install the snap ring.
   Fig 11: Installing Snap Ring

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Tightening Torque 

6.9-8.8 N.m {0.70-0.90 kg.m, 5.1-6.5 ft.lbf} 

1. Measure the free length of the springs and inspect for deformation.
   • If not within the specification, replace the spring.
   Fig 21: Direct Clutch Accumulator Spring Specifications
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2. Install the direct clutch accumulator large spring and direct clutch accumulator small spring.
3. Apply coat of ATF to a new O-rings, then assemble them to the direct clutch accumulator piston.
   Fig 22: Installing O-Ring To Direct Clutch Accumulator Piston

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4. Install the direct clutch accumulator piston.
5. Install the snap ring.
   Fig 23: Installing Direct Clutch Accumulator Snap Ring

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1. Measure the free length of the spring and inspect for deformation.
   • If not within the specification, replace the spring.
   Fig 24: 2-4 Brake Accumulator Spring Specifications

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2. Apply coat of ATF to a new O-ring, and then install it to the 2-4 brake accumulator cover.
3. Install the 2-4 brake accumulator cover and spring.
4. Install the snap ring which secures the 2-4 brake accumulator onto the end cover.
   Fig 25: Installing 2-4 Brake Accumulator Snap Ring

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NOTE: When measuring the end play, do not install the needle bearing on the surface of the end cover where it contacts the needle bearing.
Fig 26: Measuring Dimension A
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1. Measure dimension A  as shown in the figure.
NOTE: When measuring the end play, do not install the needle bearing on the reverse clutch and high clutch component.
Fig 27: Measuring Dimension B
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2. Measure dimension B  as shown in the figure.
3. Measure the bearing race thickness C  .
4. Measure the SSTs  height D  .
5. Calculate the end play using the following formula.

   End Play = (A - D) - (D - B) - C 

   Specification: 0.25-0.55 mm {0.01-0.02 in} 

6. If the end play is out of specification, select a suitable bearing race.

Fig 28: Identifying Available Bearing Race Sizes

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Tightening Torque 

19-22 N.m {1.9-2.2 kgf.m, 14-16 ft.lbf} 

1. Apply a coat of ATF to a new O-ring, then install it to the reduction brake band piston.
2. Install the spring, band servo piston, and spacer.
   Fig 33: Installing spring, band servo piston & spacer

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3. Pushing the piston stem using a wood stick, install the snap ring.
   Fig 34: Installing Band Servo Piston Snap Ring

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Tightening Torque 

64-94 N.m {6.5-9.5 kgf.m, 47-69 ft.lbf} 

1. Set the SST  to prevent the brake band piston from turning.
2. Tighten the piston stem.
   Fig 37: Tightening Piston Stem

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   Tightening Torque 

   4.0-6.0 N.m {0.40-0.60 kgf.m, 2.9-4.3 ft.lbf} 

3. Loosen the piston stem 5 rotations.
4. Tighten the lock nut while preventing the piston stem from turning.

Tightening Torque 

39-50 N.m {4.1-5.2 kgf.m, 40-51 ft.lbf} 

Fig 42: Installing Oil Pump Component

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Tightening Torque 

19-22 N.m {1.9-2.2 kgf.m, 14-16 ft.lbf} 

Tightening Torque 

6.9-8.8 N.m {0.70-0.90 kgf.m, 5.1-6.5 ft.lbf} 

Fig 43: Installing VSS Harness Bracket

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Tightening Torque 

6.9-8.8 N.m {0.70-0.90 kgf.m, 5.1-6.5 ft.lbf} 

Tightening Torque 

6.9-8.8 N.m {0.70-0.90 kgf.m, 5.1-6.5 ft.lbf} 

Tightening Torque 

6.9-8.8 N.m {0.70-0.90 kgf.m, 5.1-6.5 ft.lbf} 

Tightening Torque 

19-22 N.m 

{1.9-2.2 kgf.m, 14-16 ft.lbf} 

Fig 45: Installing Oil Strainer

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Tightening Torque 

{27-30 N.m {2.8-3.1 kgf.m, 20-22 in.lbf} 

1. Position the manual valve so that it protrudes from the control valve body end by 3.0 mm.
2. Install the control valve body while holding the manual valve in the position.
   Fig 49: Installing Control Valve Body

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Fig 50: Tightening Control Valve Body Bolts

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Tightening Torque 

6.9-8.8 N.m {0.70-0.90 kgf.m, 5.1-6.5 ft.lbf} 

Fig 52: Installing Control Valve Body Cover

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Tightening Torque 

6.9-8.8 N.m {0.70-0.90 kgf.m, 5.1-6.5 ft.lbf} 

1. Rotate the manual shaft to the right fully, then return 2 notches to set the N position.
   Fig 53: Identifying TR Switch Adjust Positions

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2. Loosen the TR switch mounting bolts.
CAUTION: Improper adjustment of the TR switch will cause abnormal operation of the automatic transaxle. Be sure to use the SST to adjust the TR switch correctly.
3. Using the SST and by turning the TR switch, adjust the positions of the manual shaft and the TR switch neutral hole.
4. Tighten the TR switch mounting bolts.

   Tightening Torque 

   4.9-6.9 N.m 

   {50.0-70.4 kgf.cm, 43.4-61.1 in.lbf} 

5. Remove the SST.
   Fig 54: SST In TR Switch Neutral Hole

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