Disassembly And Reassembly: Assembly

CAUTION: Never reuse the outer race.

Using the special tool MB991550, Install the outer race of the differential side bearing on the transaxle case.

Fig 1: Installing Outer Race Of Differential Side Bearing
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CAUTION: Never reuse the outer race.
Using the special tools MD998812, MD998813 and MD998830, install the outer race of the reduction gear bearing on the transaxle case.

Fig 2: Installing Outer Race Of Reduction Gear Bearing On Transaxle Case
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CAUTION:
- Apply transmission fluid to the bearing so that the interference can be adjusted in a smooth condition.
- Measure the end play at more than two locations and obtain the average of the measurements.
Measure an interference (A) of the reduction gear assembly in the following procedure. Refer to "SERVICE DATA" for the interference of the reduction gear assembly.

Fig 3: Identifying Interference Of Reduction Gear Assembly
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1. Install the reduction gear assembly on the transaxle case.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Reduction Gear Assembly
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2. Set the outer race on the reduction gear bearing.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Outer Race On Reduction Gear Bearing
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3. Measure distance L1 from the outer race to the end face of the transaxle case.
  
  Fig 6: Measuring Distance L1 From Outer Race To End Face Of Transaxle Case
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  Fig 7: Measuring Distance L2 To Reduction Gear Taper Bearing Shim Mounting Surface
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4. Place a block on the end face of the converter housing and measure distance L2 to the reduction gear taper bearing shim mounting surface.
5. Calculate distance L3 from the end face of the converter housing to the outer race of the reduction gear assembly from the following formula.
  L3 = L2 - Height of block
6. Calculate the thickness of the reduction gear taper bearing shim from the following formula.
  Thickness of reduction gear taper bearing shim = L3 - L1 + Interference
  
  Standard value: 0. 16 - 0. 22 mm (0. 006 - 0. 009 in)
  
  (For reduction gear preload)
CAUTION: Never reuse the reduction gear taper bearing shim.
Install a selected reduction gear taper bearing shim on the converter housing. Refer to "SERVICE DATA" for selecting the reduction gear taper bearing shim.

Fig 8: Identifying Reduction Gear Taper Bearing Shim
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CAUTION: Never reuse the outer race.
Using the special tools MD998812, MD998813 and MD998830, install the outer race of the reduction gear bearing on the converter housing.

Fig 9: Installing Outer Race Of Reduction Gear Bearing On Converter Housing
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CAUTION:
- Apply transmission fluid to the bearing so that the interference can be adjusted in a smooth condition.
- Measure the end play at more than two locations and obtain the average of the measurements.
Measure an interference (A) of the differential assembly in the following procedure. Refer to "SERVICE DATA" for the interference of the differential assembly.

Fig 10: Identifying Differential Assembly Interference
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1. Install the differential assembly on the transaxle case.
  
  Fig 11: Identifying Differential Assembly
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2. Set the outer race on the differential side bearing.
  
  Fig 12: Locating Outer Race On Differential Side Bearing
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3. Measure distance L1 from the outer race to the end face of the transaxle case.
  
  Fig 13: Measuring Distance L1 From Outer Race To End Face Of Transaxle Case
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4. Measure distance L2 from the end face of the converter housing to the differential taper bearing shim mounting surface of the converter housing.
5. Calculate the thickness of the differential taper bearing shim from the following formula.
  Thickness of differential taper bearing shim = L2 - L1 + Interference
  
  Standard value: 0. 19 - 0. 25 mm (0. 008 - 0. 010 in)
  
  (For differential preload)
  
  Fig 14: Measuring Distance L2 From End Face Of Converter Housing To Differential Taper Bearing Shim Mounting Surface
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CAUTION: Never reuse the differential taper bearing shim.
Install a selected differential taper bearing shim on the converter housing. Refer to "SERVICE DATA" for selecting the differential taper bearing shim.

Fig 15: Identifying Differential Taper Bearing Shim
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CAUTION: Never reuse the outer race.
Using the special tool MB991445, Install the outer race of the differential side bearing on the converter housing.

Fig 16: Installing Outer Race Of Differential Side Bearing On Converter Housing
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CAUTION:
- Never reuse the O-rings.
- Apply transmission fluid to the O-rings before installation.
Install an O-ring on the transaxle case.

Fig 17: Identifying Transaxle Case And O-Ring
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CAUTION: Mounting bolts are Torx E18 bolts.
Install the output gear set. Refer to the following or the exploded view for the tightening torque.

No. of bolts 10

Tightening torque: 41 ± 1 N.m (30 ± 1 ft-lb)

Fig 18: Identifying Output Gear Set Bolts
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CAUTION:
- Never reuse the D-rings.
- Apply transmission fluid to the D-rings before installation.
Install D-rings on the low-reverse brake piston.

Fig 19: Identifying Low-Reverse Brake Piston D-Rings
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CAUTION: Apply transmission fluid to the low-reverse brake piston before installation.
Install the low-reverse brake piston on the transaxle case.

Fig 20: Identifying Low-Reverse Brake Piston
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Install the diaphragm spring.

Fig 21: Identifying Diaphragm Spring
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Install the diaphragm spring retainer.

Fig 22: Identifying Diaphragm Spring Retainer
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Using the special tool MB992195, install the snap ring.

Fig 23: Installing Snap Ring
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CAUTION: Measure the end play at more than two locations and obtain the average of the measurements.

Measure the clearance (A) of the low-reverse brake using the following procedure. Refer to "SERVICE DATA" for the specified low-reverse brake clearance.

Fig 24: Identifying Clearance Of Low-Reverse Brake

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While compressing the drive plates, driven plates and retaining plate, measure the thickness L1 of the pack.

Compression load [N (kgf)]

7056 - 8056 (720 - 822)

Fig 25: Compressing Drive Plates, Driven Plates And Retaining Plate

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Fig 26: Measuring Thickness L1 Of Pack

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NOTE: If there is no appropriate plate, use the special tool, MD998917

Measure thickness L2 of the one-way clutch.

Fig 27: Measuring Thickness L2 Of One-Way Clutch
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Measure distance L3 from the end face of the transaxle case to the low-reverse brake piston.

Fig 28: Measuring Distance L3 From End Face Of Transaxle Case To Low-Reverse Brake Piston
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Fig 29: Measuring Distance L4 From End Face Of Transaxle Case To One-Way Clutch
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Temporarily assemble the snap ring, one-way clutch and snap ring to the transaxle case.
Measure distance L4 from the end face of the transaxle case to the one-way clutch, while pulling up the one-way clutch.
Remove the temporarily assembled snap ring, one-way clutch and snap ring from the transaxle case.
Calculate the clearance using the following formula. Clearance = L3 - (L1 + L2 + L4)
Select an appropriate retaining plate so that the specified clearance is obtained. Refer to "SERVICE DATA" for selecting the retaining plate.
Standard value: 1. 9 - 2. 2 mm (0. 07 - 0. 09 in)

(For low-reverse brake clearance)

CAUTION:

Apply vaseline to the needle bearing before installation.
Ensure that the needle bearing faces the correct direction.

Install the needle bearing.

Fig 30: Identifying Needle Bearing
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CAUTION: Apply vaseline to the bearing race before installation.
Install the bearing race on the RR sun gear on the front side.

Fig 31: Identifying Bearing Race On RR Sun Gear
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Install the RR sun gear on the front side.

Fig 32: Identifying RR Sun Gear
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CAUTION:
- Apply vaseline to the needle bearing before installation.
- Ensure that the needle bearing faces the correct direction.
Install the needle bearing on the RR carrier assembly.

Fig 33: Identifying Needle Bearing And RR Carrier Assembly
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Install the RR carrier assembly.

Fig 34: Identifying RR Carrier Assembly
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CAUTION: Ensure that the various plates are installed in the correct order.
Install the low-reverse brake drive plate, driven plate and selected retaining plate on the transaxle case.

Fig 35: Identifying Low-Reverse Brake Drive Plate, Driven Plate And Selected Retaining Plate
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Using a flat-head screwdriver or equivalent, install the snap ring.

Fig 36: Installing Snap Ring
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Install the one-way clutch.

Fig 37: Identifying One-Way Clutch
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Using a flat-head screwdriver or equivalent, install the snap ring.

Fig 38: Installing Snap Ring
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CAUTION: Measure the end play at more than two locations and obtain the average of the measurements.

Measure the clearance (A) of the 2-6 brake using the following procedure. Refer to "SERVICE DATA" for the specified 2-6 brake clearance.

Fig 39: Identifying Clearance Of 2-6 Brake

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While compressing the drive plates, driven plates and retaining plate, measure thickness L1 of the pack.

Compression load [N (kgf)]

800 - 1800 (82 - 184)

Fig 40: Compressing Drive Plates, Driven Plates And Retaining Plate

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Fig 41: Measuring Pack Thickness L1

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NOTE: If there is no appropriate plate, use the special tool, MD998917

Measure distance L2 from the end face of the transaxle case to the snap ring.

Fig 42: Measuring Distance L2 From End Face Of Transaxle Case To Snap Ring
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CAUTION: When measuring L3, use the same straight bar as used when L2 is measured.
Measure distance L3 from the end face of the side cover to the 2-6 brake piston.
Calculate the clearance using the following formula.
Clearance = L2 - (L1 + L3)
Select an appropriate retaining plate so that the specified clearance is obtained. Refer to "SERVICE DATA" for selecting the retaining plate.
Standard value: 1. 9 - 2. 2 mm (0. 07 - 0. 09 in)

(For 2-6 brake clearance)

Fig 43: Measuring Distance L3 From End Face Of Side Cover To 2-6 Brake Piston
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CAUTION:

Apply vaseline to the needle bearing before installation.
Ensure that the needle bearing faces the correct direction.

Install the needle bearing on the RR carrier assembly.

Fig 44: Identifying Needle Bearing And RR Carrier Assembly
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Install the RR sun gear on the rear side.

Fig 45: Identifying RR Sun Gear On Rear Side
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CAUTION:
- Apply vaseline to the needle bearing before installation.
- Ensure that the needle bearing faces the correct direction.
Install the needle bearing on the RR sun gear on the rear side.

Fig 46: Identifying Needle Bearing And RR Sun Gear
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Install the high clutch hub.

Fig 47: Identifying High Clutch Hub
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CAUTION:
- Apply vaseline to the needle bearing before installation.
- Ensure that the needle bearing faces the correct direction.
Install the needle bearing on the reduction internal gear.

Fig 48: Identifying Needle Bearing
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Install the reduction internal gear on the high clutch hub.

Fig 49: Identifying Reduction Internal Gear And High Clutch Hub
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CAUTION:
- Apply vaseline to the needle bearing before installation.
- Ensure that the needle bearing faces the correct direction.
Install the needle bearing on the reduction internal gear.

Fig 50: Identifying Needle Bearing And Reduction Internal Gear
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Install the reduction carrier.

Fig 51: Identifying Reduction Carrier
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Install the reduction sun gear.

Fig 52: Identifying Reduction Sun Gear
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CAUTION: Measure the end play at more than two locations and obtain the average of the measurements.
Measure the reduction sun gear end play (A) using the following procedure. Refer to "SERVICE DATA" for the specified reduction sun gear end play (A).

Fig 53: Measuring Reduction Sun Gear End Play
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1. Measure distance L1 from the reduction carrier to the end face of the transaxle case.
  
  Fig 54: Measuring Distance L1 From Reduction Carrier To End Face Of Transaxle Case
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2. Measure distance L2 from the reduction carrier to the reduction sun gear.
  
  Fig 55: Measuring Distance L2 From Reduction Carrier To Reduction Sun Gear
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3. Measure distance L3 from the end face of the side cover to the end face of the high clutch support area.
4. Calculate the end play using the following formula.
  End play = L3 - (L1 - L2) - Thickness of straight bar - Thickness of spacer
5. Select an appropriate spacer so that the specified end play is obtained. Refer to "SERVICE DATA" for selecting the spacer.
  Standard value: 0. 4 - 0. 7 mm (0. 02 - 0. 03 in)
  
  (For reduction sun gear end play)
  
  Fig 56: Measuring Distance L3 From End Face Of Side Cover To End Face Of High Clutch Support Area
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CAUTION: Measure the end play at more than two locations and obtain the average of the measurements.
Measure the side cover end play (A) in the following procedure. Refer to "SERVICE DATA" for the specified side cover end play (A).

Fig 57: Measuring Side Cover End Play
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1. Measure distance L1 from the reduction carrier to the end face of the transaxle case.
  
  Fig 58: Measuring Distance L1 From Reduction Carrier To End Face Of Transaxle Case
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2. Measure distance L2 from the end face of the side cover to the needle bearing mounting surface.
  
  Fig 59: Measuring Distance L2 From End Face Of Side Cover To Needle Bearing Mounting Surface
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3. Measure distance L3 from the contact surface with the needle bearing of the high clutch drum to the snap ring of the cancel cover in the following procedure.
  
  Fig 60: Measuring Distance L3 From Contact Surface Of High Clutch Drum To Snap Ring Of Cancel Cover
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  1. Measure distance L4 from the high clutch drum edge to the snap ring of the cancel cover.
    
    Fig 61: Measuring Distance L4 From High Clutch Drum Edge To Snap Ring Of Cancel Cover
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  2. Measure height L5 of the high clutch drum.
    
    Fig 62: Measuring Height L5 Of High Clutch Drum
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    Fig 63: Measuring Distance L6 From Underside Of High Clutch Drum To Contact Surface With Needle Bearing
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  3. Measure distance L6 from the underside of the high clutch drum to the contact surface with the needle bearing.
  4. Calculate L3 using the following formula.
  L3 = L5 - (L4 + L6) + Thickness of straight bar
4. Calculate the end play using the following formula.
  End play = L2 - (L1 + L3) - Thickness of needle bearing
5. Select an appropriate needle bearing so that the specified end play is obtained. Refer to "SERVICE DATA" for selecting the needle bearing.
  Standard value: 0. 70 - 1. 05 mm (0. 028 - 0. 041 in)
  
  (For side cover end play)
Install the high clutch assembly.

Fig 64: Identifying High Clutch Assembly
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CAUTION: Ensure that the various plates are installed in the correct order.
Install the 2-6 brake drive plate, driven plate and selected retaining plate on the transaxle case.

Fig 65: Identifying 2-6 Brake Drive Plate, Driven Plate And Selected Retaining Plate
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CAUTION:
- Never reuse the O-rings.
- Apply transmission fluid to the O-rings before installation.
Install an O-ring on the transaxle case.

Fig 66: Identifying O-Ring And Transaxle Case
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CAUTION:
- Never reuse the spacer.
- Apply vaseline to the spacer and needle bearing before installation.
- Ensure that the needle bearing faces the correct direction.
Install an appropriate spacer and the needle bearing on the side cover.

Fig 67: Identifying Spacer And Needle Bearing
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CAUTION:
- Completely degrease the FIPG-applied surface so that water and oil including the old sealant cannot adhere to the surface coated with the sealant. Never touch the degreased surface by hand.
- Make sure the starting point and the ending point are about the middle between the bolts.

Apply the sealant to the transaxle case mounting surface of the side cover (almost the center line of the surface).

SEALANT SPECIFICATIONS

L1 mm (in)

3 - 5 (0. 1 - 0. 2)

L2 mm (in)

2. 3 (0. 09)

Fig 68: Identifying Sealant Applying Area To Transaxle Case Mounting Surface

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CAUTION: Mounting bolts are Torx E16 bolts.

Install the side cover on the transaxle case. Refer to the following or the exploded view for the tightening torque.

No. of bolts 14

Tightening torque: 27 ± 2 N.m (20 ± 1 ft-lb)

Fig 69: Identifying Side Cover Bolts
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CAUTION: Measure the end play at more than two locations and obtain the average of the measurements.
Measure the drum support end play (A) using the following procedure. Refer to "SERVICE DATA" for the specified drum support end play (A).

Fig 70: Measuring Drum Support End Play
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1. Measure distance L1 between the end face of the RR internal gear splines and the oil pump mounting surface of the transaxle case.
  
  Fig 71: Measuring Distance L1 Between End Face Of RR Internal Gear Splines And Oil Pump Mounting Surface Of Transaxle Case
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2. Measure distance L2 between the thrust washer mounting surface of the drum support and the oil pump mounting surface of the transaxle case.
  
  Fig 72: Measuring Distance L2 Between Thrust Washer Mounting Surface Of Drum Support And Oil Pump Mounting Surface Of Transaxle Case
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3. Measure distance L3 using the following procedure.
  1. Install the FR carrier on the low clutch assembly.
    
    Fig 73: Identifying FR Carrier And Low Clutch Assembly
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    CAUTION:
    Apply vaseline to the needle bearing before installation.
    
    Ensure that the needle bearing faces the correct direction.
  2. Install the needle bearing on the FR carrier.
    
    Fig 74: Identifying Needle Bearing On FR Carrier
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  3. Install the FR internal gear on the FR carrier.
    CAUTION:
    Apply vaseline to the needle bearing before installation.
    
    Ensure that the needle bearing faces the correct direction.
    Fig 75: Identifying FR Internal Gear On FR Carrier
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  4. Install the needle bearing on the FR sun gear.
    
    Fig 76: Identifying FR Sun Gear Needle Bearing
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  5. Install the FR sun gear.
    
    Fig 77: Identifying FR Sun Gear
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    CAUTION:
    Apply vaseline to the needle bearing before installation.
    
    Ensure that the needle bearing faces the correct direction.
  6. Install the needle bearing on the FR sun gear.
    
    Fig 78: Identifying Needle Bearing And FR Sun Gear
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  7. Install the 3-5 reverse clutch assembly.
    
    Fig 79: Identifying 3-5 Reverse Clutch Assembly
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  8. Measure distance L3 between A and B.
    
    Fig 80: Measuring Distance L3 Between A And B
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4. Calculate the end play using the following formula.
  End play = L3 - (L1 - L2) - Thrust washer thickness
5. Select an appropriate thrust washer so that the specified end play is obtained. Refer to "SERVICE DATA" for selecting the thrust washer.
  Standard value: 0 - 0. 35 mm (0 - 0. 014 in)
  
  (For drum support end play)
Install the reduction gear assembly.

Fig 81: Identifying Reduction Gear Assembly
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Install the reduction gear lubrication tube.

Fig 82: Identifying Reduction Gear Lubrication Tube
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Install the parking pawl.

Fig 83: Identifying Parking Pawl
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Install the parking pawl shaft.

Fig 84: Locating Parking Pawl Shaft
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Install the return spring.

Fig 85: Identifying Return Spring
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Install the pawl shaft plate. Refer to the following or the exploded view for the tightening torque.
Tightening torque: 7. 9 N.m (70 in-lb)

Fig 86: Identifying Pawl Shaft Plate
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Install the differential gear assembly.

Fig 87: Identifying Differential Assembly
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CAUTION:
- Ensure that the claws on the thrust washer are correctly engaged with the holes in the drum support.
- Apply vaseline to the thrust washer before installation.
Install an appropriate thrust washer on the drum support.

Fig 88: Identifying Drum Support And Thrust Washer
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Install the low clutch assembly.

Fig 89: Identifying Low Clutch Assembly
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Install the FR carrier on the low clutch assembly.

Fig 90: Identifying FR Carrier And Low Clutch Assembly
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CAUTION:
- Apply vaseline to the needle bearing before installation.
- Ensure that the needle bearing faces the correct direction.
Install the needle bearing on the FR carrier.

Fig 91: Identifying Needle Bearing And FR Carrier
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Install the FR internal gear on the FR carrier.

Fig 92: Identifying FR Internal Gear And FR Carrier
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CAUTION:
- Apply vaseline to the needle bearing before installation.
- Ensure that the needle bearing faces the correct direction.
Install the needle bearing on the FR sun gear.

Fig 93: Identifying FR Sun Gear Needle Bearing
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Install the FR sun gear.

Fig 94: Identifying FR Sun Gear
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CAUTION:
- Apply vaseline to the needle bearing before installation.
- Ensure that the needle bearing faces the correct direction.
Install the needle bearing on the FR sun gear.

Fig 95: Identifying Needle Bearing And FR Sun Gear
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Install the 3-5 reverse clutch assembly.

Fig 96: Identifying 3-5 Reverse Clutch Assembly
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CAUTION: Measure the end play at more than two locations and obtain the average of the measurements.
Measure the 3-5 reverse clutch end play (A) using the following procedure. Refer to "SERVICE DATA" for the specified 3-5 reverse clutch end play (A).

Fig 97: Measuring 3-5 Reverse Clutch End Play
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1. Measure distance L1 between the oil pump assembly end face and A.
  
  Fig 98: Measuring Distance L1 Between Oil Pump Assembly End Face And A
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2. Measure distance L2 between A and the bearing race mounting surface.
  
  Fig 99: Measuring Distance L2 Between Bearing Race Mounting Surface
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3. Measure distance L3 between the oil pump mounting surface of the transaxle case and the needle bearing mounting surface of the 3-5 reverse clutch drum.
  
  Fig 100: Measuring Distance L3 Between Oil Pump Mounting Surface And Needle Bearing Mounting Surface
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4. Measure thickness L4 of the needle bearing.
  
  Fig 101: Measuring Thickness L4 Of Needle Bearing
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5. Calculate the end play using the following formula.
  End play = L3 - (L1 - L2) - L4 - Bearing race thickness
6. Select an appropriate bearing race so that the specified end play is obtained. Refer to "SERVICE DATA" for selecting the bearing race.
  Standard value: 0. 55 - 0. 85 mm (0. 022 - 0. 034 in)
  
  (For 3-5 reverse clutch end play)
CAUTION:
- Apply vaseline to the needle bearing before installation.
- Ensure that the needle bearing faces the correct direction.
Install the needle bearing on the 3-5 reverse clutch drum.

Fig 102: Identifying Needle Bearing And 3-5 Reverse Clutch Drum
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Install the input shaft.

Fig 103: Identifying Input Shaft
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CAUTION:
- Never reuse the O-rings.
- Apply transmission fluid to the O-rings before installation.
Install an O-ring on the transaxle case.

Fig 104: Identifying Transaxle Case And O-Ring
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Install the magnets on the oil strainer.

Fig 105: Identifying Oil Strainer Magnet
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CAUTION:
- Never reuse the oil strainer.
- Apply transmission fluid to the O-ring of the oil strainer.

Install the oil strainer on the oil pump assembly. Refer to the following or the exploded view for the tightening torque.

Bolt code	A	B
Shank length mm (in)	25 (1. 0)	16 (0. 6)
No. of bolts	2	1

Tightening torque: 9. 4 N.m (83 in-lb)

Fig 106: Identifying Oil Strainer Bolts

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CAUTION: Apply vaseline to the bearing race before installation.

Install an appropriate bearing race on the oil pump assembly.

Fig 107: Identifying Oil Pump Assembly Bearing Race
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CAUTION:
- Never reuse the O-rings.
- Apply transmission fluid to the O-rings before installation.
- Apply the transmission fluid as little as possible because too much transmission fluid applied to the O-ring, could cause some confusion over oil leakage.
Install an O-ring on the oil pump.

Fig 108: Identifying Oil Pump And O-Ring
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Install the oil pump assembly and oil strainer as one unit. Refer to the following or the exploded view for the tightening torque.

No. of bolts 7

Tightening torque: 21 N.m (15 ft-lb)

Fig 109: Identifying Oil Pump Assembly Oil Strainer Bolts
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CAUTION:
- Never reuse the O-rings.
- Apply transmission fluid to the O-rings before installation.
Install an O-ring on the input shaft.

Fig 110: Locating Input Shaft O-Ring
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CAUTION:
- Completely degrease the FIPG-applied surface so that water and oil including the old sealant cannot adhere to the surface coated with the sealant. Never touch the degreased surface by hand.
- Make sure the starting point and the ending point are about the middle between the bolts.
- Apply a double bead of sealant in sections A.

Apply the sealant to the transaxle case mounting surface of the converter housing (almost the center line of the surface).

TRANSAXLE SPECIAL TOOL DESCRIPTION

L1 mm (in)	3 - 5 (0. 1 - 0. 2)
L2 mm (in)	2. 3 (0. 09)
L3 mm (in)	1. 8 (0. 07)

Fig 111: Identifying Sealant Applying Area To Transaxle Case Mounting Surface

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CAUTION: Mounting bolts are Torx E20 bolts.

Install the converter housing on the transaxle case. Refer to the following or the exploded view for the tightening torque.

No. of bolts 19

Tightening torque: 47 ± 2 N.m (35 ± 1 ft-lb)

Fig 112: Locating Converter Housing Mounting Bolts
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CAUTION:
- Never reuse the side oil seal.
- Apply transmission fluid to the side oil seal before installation.

Using the special tools MB992197 and MB992075, install a side oil seal.

Fig 113: Installing Side Oil Seal

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CAUTION:

Ensure that the side oil seal is installed to the specified depth shown in the table .
Measure the installed depth of the seal at four locations diagonally. Any difference between the measurements should be no more than 0. 3 mm (0. 01 in).

On the transaxle case side

Seal depth (A) from case end face: 4. 0 ± 0. 5 mm (0. 2 ± 0. 02 in) or less

Fig 114: Identifying Seal Depth

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CAUTION:

Never reuse the O-rings.
Apply transmission fluid to the O-rings before installation.

Install an O-ring on the ATF adjusting bolt.
Install the ATF adjusting bolt on the transaxle case. Refer to the following or the exploded view for the tightening torque.
Tightening torque: 7. 4 ± 2. 4 N.m (65 ± 21 in-lb)

Fig 115: Identifying Transmission Fluid Adjusting Bolt And O-Ring
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CAUTION:
- Never reuse the lip seals.
- Apply transmission fluid to the lip seals before installation.
Install the lip seals on the transaxle case.

Fig 116: Identifying Transaxle Case Lip Seals
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Install the detent spring. Refer to the following or the exploded view for the tightening torque.
Tightening torque: 4. 9 N.m (43 in-lb)

Fig 117: Identifying Detent Spring
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Install the bracket on the oil temperature sensor.
Install the oil temperature sensor on the control valve. Refer to the following view for the tightening torque.
Tightening torque: 7. 9 N.m (70 in-lb)

Fig 118: Identifying Bracket And Oil Temperature Sensor
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CAUTION: Check the oil pressure switch connectors (each indicated with an arrow) for correct fit.
Install the terminal assembly on the control valve.

Fig 119: Locating Control Valve Terminal Assembly
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CAUTION: Apply transmission fluid to the manual valve before installation.
Install the manual valve on the control valve.

Fig 120: Identifying Manual Valve And Control Valve
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Press the terminal body into the transaxle case.

Fig 121: Identifying Transaxle Case Terminal Body
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CAUTION: Ensure that the notch in the manual valve is engaged with the lug on the manual plate.

Fig 122: Identifying Transaxle Case Terminal Body
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Install the control valve assembly on the transaxle case.

Fig 123: Installing Oil Temperature Sensor Bracket
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CAUTION:
- Mounting bolt A is a hexagon head bolt.
- Mounting bolt B is a hexagon socket head bolt.

Install the control valve assembly mounting bolts A and B. Refer to the following or the exploded view for tightening torque.

Bolt code	A	B
Shank length mm (in)	71. 5 (2. 82)	58. 0 (2. 28)
No. of bolts	5	4

Tightening torque: 7. 9 N.m (70 in-lb)

Fig 124: Identifying Control Valve Assembly Mounting Bolts A And B

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CAUTION:

Never reuse the control valve cover gasket.
Thoroughly clean the control valve cover gasket mounting surface of the transaxle case so that it is completely free of moisture, lubricant and the old gasket.

Install the control valve cover gasket on the transaxle case.

Fig 125: Identifying Control Valve Cover Gasket
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Install the control valve cover on the transaxle case. Refer to the following or the exploded view for the tightening torque.

No. of bolts 16

Tightening torque: 9. 0 ± 0. 9 N.m (80 ± 8 in-lb)

Fig 126: Locating Control Valve Cover Bolts
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CAUTION: Never reuse the snap ring.
Install a snap ring on the terminal body.

Fig 127: Identifying Transaxle Case Terminal Body And Snap Ring
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CAUTION: Never reuse the copper washers.
Refer to the following or the exploded view for the tightening torque to install the cooler tube (OUT) onto the side cover.
Eye bolt tightening torque: 33 ± 3 N.m (29 ± 2 ft-lb)

Bracket tightening torque: 22 ± 1 N.m (16 ± 1 ft-lb)

Fig 128: Identifying Cooler Tube (Out)
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CAUTION: Never reuse the copper washers.

Refer to the following or the exploded view for the tightening torque to install the cooler tube (IN) on the side cover.

Tightening torque: 33 ± 3 N.m (29 ± 2 ft-lb)

Fig 129: Identifying Cooler Tube

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CAUTION: Ensure that the cooler tube (IN) is against the stop on the side cover.

Fig 130: Identifying Cooler Tube (In)

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CAUTION: Ensure that the stud bolts protrude from the case as much as indicated in the table below.

Stud bolt code	1	2
Projection amount mm (in)	39. 9 (1. 57)	61. 4 (2. 42)

Install stud bolt 1 and 2 on the transaxle case.

Fig 131: Identifying Transaxle Case Stud Bolts
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CAUTION:
- Never reuse the O-rings.
- Apply transmission fluid to the O-rings before installation.
Install an O-ring on the baffle plate.
Install the baffle plate on the converter housing. Refer to the following or the exploded view for the tightening torque.
Tightening torque: 6. 6 ± 1. 0 N.m (58 ± 9 in-lb)

Fig 132: Identifying Baffle Plate And O-Ring
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CAUTION:
- Never reuse the O-rings.
- Apply transmission fluid to the O-rings before installation.
Install an O-ring on the pressure test port bolt.
Install the pressure test port bolt on the transaxle case. Refer to the following or the exploded view for the tightening torque.
Tightening torque: 7. 4 N.m (65 in-lb)

Fig 133: Installing Pressure Test Port Bolt O-Ring
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CAUTION:
- Never reuse the O-rings.
- Apply transmission fluid to the O-rings before installation.
Install an O-ring on the water-cooled transmission fluid cooler.

Fig 134: Identifying Water-Cooled Transmission Fluid Cooler And O-Ring
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Install the water-cooled transmission fluid cooler on the transaxle case. Refer to the following or the exploded view for the tightening torque.
Tightening torque: 4. 3 ± 0. 6 N.m (38 ± 16 in-lb)

Fig 135: Identifying Water-Cooled Transmission Fluid Cooler
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CAUTION:
- Never reuse the transmission range switch.
- When loosely installing the switch, insert it squarely onto the manual shaft. (Do not hold the switch at an angle.)
Install an transmission range switch using the following procedure.
1. Loosely install an transmission range switch on the manual shaft.
  
  Fig 136: Identifying Transmission Range Switch
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2. Install the manual control lever on the manual shaft. Install the spring washer and jam nut on the manual shaft. Refer to the following or the exploded view for the tightening torque.
  Tightening torque: 22 ± 3 N.m (17 ± 2 ft-lb)
3. Set the manual shaft to Range N.
  
  Fig 137: Installing Manual Control Lever On Manual Shaft
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4. Align the hole in the transmission range switch with the hole in the shift plate. With the holes aligned, insert a pin (ø5 mm) or equivalent through the holes. Now, tighten the bolt to the specified torque shown in the following or in the exploded view. Refer to the following or the exploded view for the tightening torque.
  Tightening torque: 5. 9 N.m (52 in-lb)
  
  Fig 138: Aligning Hole In Transmission Range Switch And Shift Plate
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CAUTION:
- Never reuse the O-rings.
- Apply transmission fluid to the O-rings before installation.
Install an O-ring on the turbine sensor.
Install the turbine sensor on the transaxle case. Refer to the following or the exploded view for the tightening torque.
Tightening torque: 5. 9 N.m (52 in-lb)

Fig 139: Identifying O-Ring And Turbine Sensor
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CAUTION:
- Never reuse the O-rings.
- Apply transmission fluid to the O-rings before installation.
Install an O-ring on the vehicle speed sensor.
Install the vehicle speed sensor on the transaxle case. Refer to the following or the exploded view for the tightening torque.
Tightening torque: 5. 9 N.m (52 in-lb)

Fig 140: Identifying O-Ring And Vehicle Speed Sensor
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CAUTION: Measure the end play at more than two locations and obtain the average of the measurements.
Install the torque converter on the transaxle. Ensure that the dimension A is to the specification.

Dimension A mm (in) 11. 6 (0. 46)

Fig 141: Installing Torque Converter On Transaxle
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Install the control cable bracket and breather hose on the transaxle. Refer to the following or the exploded view for the tightening torque.
Tightening torque: 23 ± 3 N.m (17 ± 2 ft-lb)
Install the oil filler tube and oil level gage on the transaxle. Refer to the following or the exploded view for the tightening torque.
Tightening torque: 11 ± 1 N.m (97 ± 8 in-lb)
Install the harness bracket on the transaxle. Refer to the following or the exploded view for the tightening torque.
Tightening torque: 23 ± 3 N.m (17 ± 2 ft-lb)
Install the corrugate clamp bracket on the transaxle. Refer to the following or the exploded view for the tightening torque.
Tightening torque: 23 ± 3 N.m (17 ± 2 ft-lb)
Install the roll rod adapter bracket on the transaxle. Refer to the following or the exploded view for the tightening torque.
Tightening torque: 90 ± 10 N.m (66 ± 7 ft-lb)
Install the transfer on the transaxle. Refer to the following or the exploded view for the tightening torque.
Tightening torque: 69 ± 9 N.m (51 ± 6 ft-lb)