Transaxle - Installation

If installing a new or re-manufactured transaxle, install the roll restrictor bracket.

Fig 1: Installing Roll Restrictor Bracket
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NOTE:
- If the torque converter was not installed during assembly it must be installed now.
Using the special tool, install the torque converter.

Fig 2: Installing Torque Converter
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NOTE:
- The torque converter hub must be fully seated into the transaxle pump drive gear.
Check the installation depth of the torque converter.
1. Lay a straightedge on the transaxle converter housing.
2. Check the clearance between the straight edge and the pilot hub.
Fig 3: Checking Installation Depth Of Torque Converter
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Lubricate the torque converter pilot hub with Multi-Purpose Grease.

Fig 4: Lubricating Torque Converter Pilot Hub
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Install the special tool.

Fig 5: Installing Special Tool
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Position the transaxle in place.

Fig 6: Positioning Transaxle In Place
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Remove the special tool.

Fig 7: Removing Special Tool
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Move the transaxle assembly toward the engine assembly and install the bolt.

Fig 8: Moving Transaxle Assembly Toward Engine Assembly & Installing Bolt
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Install the bolts.

Fig 9: Installing Bolts
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Remove the transaxle jack.
Install the fluid cooler line.

Fig 10: Installing Fluid Cooler Line
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Install the OSS sensor.

Fig 11: Installing OSS Sensor
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Install the fluid cooler tube.
1. Install the fluid cooler tube.
2. Install the bolt.
3. Connect the output shaft speed (OSS) sensor.
4. Connect the turbine shaft speed (TSS) sensor (white connector).
Fig 12: Installing Fluid Cooler Tube
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Install four flexplate nuts.

Fig 13: Installing Flexplate Nuts
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Install the access cover.

Fig 14: Installing Access Cover
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Connect the main control cover vent tube.

Fig 15: Connecting Main Control Cover Vent Tube
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Lower the vehicle.
Using the special tool, raise the transaxle enough to install the cross brace.

Fig 16: Raising Transaxle Enough To Installing Cross Brace
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Raise the vehicle.
Install the PTO unit and bolt.

Fig 17: Installing PTO Unit & Bolt
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Install the PTO bolts.

Fig 18: Installing PTO Bolts
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Install the cross brace.

Fig 19: Installing Cross Brace
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Install the crossmember dampener.

Fig 20: Installing Crossmember Dampener
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Install the PTO bracket.

Fig 21: Installing PTO Bracket
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For four-wheel-drive vehicles, install the RH exhaust manifold. Refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD - RH .
If equipped, install the driveshaft. Refer to DRIVESHAFT .
Install the exhaust pipe, and connect the exhaust pipe flange.

Fig 22: Installing Exhaust Pipe
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Connect the front flange.

Fig 23: Connecting Front Flange
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Install the exhaust pipe.
1. Install the pipe, and install the bolts.
2. Install the rubber hanger.
3. Remove the special tool.
Fig 24: Installing Exhaust Pipe
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Connect the HO2S sensor wire to the oil pan bolt studs and connect the connector.

Fig 25: Connecting HO2S Sensor Wire To Oil Pan Bolt Studs
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Install the cross brace.

Fig 26: Installing Cross Brace
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Install the LH halfshaft assembly. Refer HALFSHAFT -- FRONT .
CAUTION:
- Align the mounting bracket studs and the intermediate shaft bearing bracket holes with the marks made during removal.
Install the RH halfshaft, intermediate shaft bearing, and intermediate shaft assembly. Refer HALFSHAFT -- FRONT .
Install the two splash shields.

Fig 27: Installing Splash Shields
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Install both front wheels.
Lower the vehicle.
Lower the engine onto the RH engine mount.

Fig 28: Lowering Engine Onto RH Engine Mount
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Install the bolt for the RH engine mount.

Fig 29: Installing Bolt For RH Engine Mount
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Install the rear transaxle mount.

Fig 30: Installing Rear Transaxle Mount
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Install the transaxle mount assembly.

Fig 31: Installing Transaxle Mount Assembly
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Install the bolts.

Fig 32: Installing Bolts
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Remove the special tool.

Fig 33: Removing Special Tool From Engine
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Remove the special tool.

Fig 34: Removing Special Tool From Hooks
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Remove the special tool.

Fig 35: Removing Special Tool
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Connect the electrical connectors to the valve cover.

Fig 36: Connecting Electrical Connectors To Valve Cover
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Install the starter motor, and install two bolts.

Fig 37: Installing Starter Motor
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Install the ground cable.

Fig 38: Installing Ground Cable
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Install the starter motor harness connector.

Fig 39: Installing Starter Motor Harness Connector
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Install the shift cable and bracket.

Fig 40: Installing Shift Cable & And Bracket
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Install the wire harness clip to the shift cable bracket.

Fig 41: Installing Wire Harness Clip To Shift Cable Bracket
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Connect the shift cable.

Fig 42: Connecting Shift Cable
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Connect the wire harness.

Fig 43: Connecting Wire Harness
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Install the wire harness bracket, and connect the transaxle harness connector.

Fig 44: Installing Wire Harness Bracket
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Connect the HO2S sensor.

Fig 45: Connecting HO2S Sensor
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Connect the two HO2S sensors.

Fig 46: Connecting Two HO2S Sensors
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Connect the transaxle range (TR) sensor.

Fig 47: Connecting Transaxle Range (TR) Sensor
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NOTE:
- If not done during assembly, the digital TR sensor must be aligned.
Using the special tool, align the digital TR sensor.

Fig 48: Aligning Digital TR Sensor
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Install the air cleaner assembly.

Fig 49: Installing Air Cleaner Assembly
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Install the intake tube and air cleaner cover.

Fig 50: Installing Intake Tube & Air Cleaner Cover
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Connect the breather tube and mass air flow (MAF) / intake air temperature (IAT) sensor.

Fig 51: Connecting Breather Tube & Mass Air Flow (MAF)/Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor
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NOTE:
- Before installing the battery tray, check the vent tube hose for any obstructions, kinks or incorrect routing position.
Install the battery and tray.
Connect the battery cables.
Check the power take off (PTO) unit. Refer to POWER TAKE OFF UNIT DRAINING AND FILLING .
Fill the transaxle. Refer to TRANSAXLE FLUID DRAIN AND REFILL .