Automatic Transaxle: Installation

Install the transaxle lower mounting bolts (A-3ea, B-1ea) after fitting the transaxle assembly into the engine assembly.
Tightening torque:

43 - 55 Nm (4.3 - 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 - 39.8 lb-ft)

Fig 1: Identifying Transaxle Lower Mounting Bolts
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Install one mounting bolt from the transaxle side and the other from the engine side.
Tightening torque:

43 - 55 Nm (4.3 - 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 - 39.8 lb-ft)
Install the torque converter assembly mounting bolts (A-4ea).
Tightening torque:

46 - 53 Nm (4.6 - 5.3 kgf.m, 33.3 - 38.3 lb-ft)

Fig 2: Identifying Torque Converter Assembly Mounting Bolts
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Connect the drive shafts (A, B) to the transaxle.

Fig 3: Identifying Drive Shaft (A)
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Fig 4: Identifying Drive Shaft (B)
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Supporting the sub frame (A) with a jack and the Special tool (09624-38000), install the mounting bolts, (refer to FRONT STABILIZER BAR ).
Tightening torque:

140 - 160 Nm (14 - 16 kgf.m, 101 - 118 lb-ft)

Fig 5: Supporting Sub Frame With Jack
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Install the muffler hanger rubber (A).

Fig 6: Identifying Muffler Hanger Rubber
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Install the roll stopper mounting bolts (A, B).
Tightening torque:

50 - 65 Nm (5 - 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb-ft)

Fig 7: Identifying Roll Stopper Mounting Bolts (A)
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Fig 8: Identifying Roll Stopper Mounting Bolts (B)
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Install the lower arm ball joint mounting nut, the stabilizer link mounting nut, and the tie rod end mounting nut to the front knuckles, (refer to FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM )
Install the under shield cover (A, B).

Fig 9: Identifying Under Shield Cover (A)
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Fig 10: Identifying Under Shield Cover (B)
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Install the side mud cover (A).

Fig 11: Identifying Side Mud Cover
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Install the front wheels and tires, (refer to TIRES/WHEELS )
Install the steering joint assembly bolt (A), (refer to STEERING COLUMN/SHAFT )

Fig 12: Identifying Steering Joint Assembly Bolt
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Install the transaxle insulator mounting bracket bolts (A).
Tightening torque:

60 - 80 Nm (6.0 - 8.0 kgf.m, 43.4 - 57.9 lb-ft)

Fig 13: Identifying Transaxle Insulator Mounting Bracket
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Install the transaxle upper mounting bolts (A-2ea) the starter motor mounting bolts (B-2ea).
Tightening torque:

[A] 60 - 80 Nm (6.0 - 8.0 kgf.m, 43.4 - 57.9 lb-ft)

[B] 43 - 55 Nm (4.3 - 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 - 39.8 lb-ft)

Fig 14: Identifying Transaxle Upper Mounting And Starter Motor Mounting Bolts
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Remove the special tool (09200-38001).

Fig 15: Identifying Special Tools On Engine Assembly
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Connect the transaxle oil cooler hoses (A) to the tubes by fastening the clamps.

Fig 16: Identifying Oil Cooler Hoses
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Install the control cable assembly (A).

Fig 17: Identifying Control Cable Assembly
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Install the output speed sensor connector (A).

Fig 18: Identifying Output Speed Sensor Connector
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Connect the inhibitor switch connector (A), solenoid valve connector (B) and the input speed sensor connector (C).

Fig 19: Identifying Inhibitor Switch And Solenoid Valve Connector
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Install the ground cable (A) to transaxle.

Fig 20: Identifying Transaxle Ground Cable
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Install the battery tray (A).

Fig 21: Identifying Battery Tray
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Install the air cleaner assembly (D) by connecting the AFS (Air Flow Sensor) connector (A), the clamp (B) and the ECM connector (C). b

Fig 22: Identifying Air Cleaner Assembly And ECM Connector
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Install the air duct assembly (A).

Fig 23: Identifying Air Duct Assembly
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Install the battery (A) and the battery terminal.

Fig 24: Identifying Battery
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Install the engine cover.
(refer to ENGINE AND TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY )

After completing the installation perform the following procedure;
- Adjust the shift cable.
- Refill the transaxle fluid.
- Clean the battery posts and cable terminals with sandpaper and grease them to prevent corrosion before installing.

NOTE: When replacing the automatic transaxle, reset the automatic transaxle's values by using the High-Scan Pro.

Connect the Hi-Scan Pro connector to the data link connector under the crash pad and power cable to the cigar jack under the center facia.
Turn the ignition switch on and power on the Hi-Scan Pro.
Select the vehicle's name.
Select 'AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE'.
Select 'RESETTING AUTO T/A VALUES' and perform the procedure

Fig 25: High-Scan Pro Display - Resetting Auto T/A Values
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Perform the procedure by pressing F1 (REST).

Fig 26: High-Scan Pro Display - Resetting Auto T/A Values
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