Removal and Installation: Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

When replacing an engine or transmission you must make sure any dowels are installed correctly during re-assembly.
Improper alignment caused by missing dowels may cause vibration, oil leaks or breakage of drive train components.
Do not reuse O-rings and copper washers. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
When turning crankshaft, turn it clockwise as viewed from the front of the engine.
When tightening the bolts for the torque converter while securing the crankshaft pulley bolt, be sure to confirm the tightening torque of the crankshaft pulley bolt. Refer to TIMING CHAIN .
After converter is installed to drive plate, rotate crankshaft several turns to check that transaxle rotates freely without binding.

When installing the torque converter to the transaxle measure distance A.
Dimension A: 14.4 mm (0.567 in) or more

Fig 1: Measuring Distance A
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Check the fitting of the dowel pins when installing the transaxle assembly and the engine assembly.

Fig 2: Locating Dowel Pins
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When installing the transaxle to the engine, align the matching mark on the drive plate with the matching mark on the torque converter.

When securing the transaxle to the engine, attach the bolts in accordance with the following standard.

HR16DE engine models

BOLT SPECIFICATION

Bolt No.	1	2	3	4
Number of bolts	2	2	1	3
Bolt length (L) [mm (in)]	40 (1.57)	44 (1.73)	69 (2.72)	49 (1.93)
Tightening torque [N.m (kg-m, ft-lb)]	48 (4.9, 35)

Fig 3: Identifying Bolts In Sequence

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When installing the transaxle to the engine, align the matching mark on the drive plate with the matching mark on the torque converter.

When securing the transaxle to the engine, attach the bolts in accordance with the following standard.

MR18DE engine models

BOLT SPECIFICATION

Bolt No.	1	2
Number of bolts	2	7
Bolt length "L" [mm (in)]	55 (2.17)	50 (1.97)
Tightening torque [N.m (kg-m, ft-lb)]	62 (6.3, 46)

Fig 4: Identifying Bolts In Sequence

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Align the positions for the bolts on drive plate with those of the torque converter, and temporarily tighten bolts. Then, tighten bolts to the specified torque.
Converter nuts : 51 N.m (5.2 kg-m, 38 ft-lb)

Fig 5: Identifying Torque Converter Bolts
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After completing installation, check for A/T fluid leakage, A/T fluid level and A/T positions. Refer to "CHECKING A/T FLUID " and "CHECKING OF A/T POSITION ".