Repair Procedures: Installation

Using a transmission jack, install the transmission (2WD) or transmission/transfer case assembly (4WD) (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Transfer Case Assembly
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Tighten the transmission mounting bolts (A, B).
TORQUE
1. 30~42 Nm (3.0~4.2 kgf.m, 21.6~30.3 lb-ft)
2. 78.4~98 Nm (8.0~10 kgf.m, 57.8~72.3 lb-ft)
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Mounting Bolts
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Install the transfer case connectors (A). (4WD)

Fig 3: Identifying Transfer Case Connectors
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Install the vehicle speed sensor connector (A).

Fig 4: Identifying Vehicle Speed Sensor Connector
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Connect the transmission wire harness connectors (A).

Fig 5: Identifying Transmission Wire Harness Connectors
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Install the crossmember mounting bolts (A).

Fig 6: Identifying Crossmember Mounting Bolts
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Install the starter motor mounting bolts (A) and the other bolts (B).
TORQUE
1. 50~65 Nm (5.0~6.5 kgf.m, 36.2~47.0 lb-ft)
2. 34.3~46 Nm (3.5~4.7 kgf.m, 25.3~33.9 lb-ft)
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Starter Motor Mounting Bolts
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Install the Tighten the transaxle lower mounting bolts (A).

Fig 8: Identifying Transaxle Lower Mounting Bolts
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Install the drive plate bolts (A) by turning the timing Gear.
TORQUE:

34.3~41.1 Nm (3.5~4.2 kgf.m, 25.3~30.3 lb-ft)

NOTE: Install the bolts (A - 6 ea) rotating the crankshaft clockwise.

Fig 9: Identifying Drive Plate Bolt
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Install the drive plate cover (A).

Fig 10: Identifying Drive Plate Cover
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Install the oil cooler pipes (A).

Fig 11: Identifying Oil Cooler Pipes
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Install the shift cable (A).

Fig 12: Identifying Shift Cable
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Install the shift cable cover (A).

Fig 13: Identifying Shift Cable Cover
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Install the transmission oil level gauge (A).

Fig 14: Identifying Transmission Oil Level Gauge
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Install the rear propeller shaft (A).
TORQUE:

58.83~68.64 Nm (6~7 kgf.m, 43.39~50.63 lb-ft)

Fig 15: Identifying Rear Propeller Shaft
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Install the front muffler (A) and the heat protector.

Fig 16: Identifying Front Muffler
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Install the front propeller shaft (A). (4WD)
TORQUE:

58.83~68.64 Nm (6~7 kgf.m, 43.39~50.63 lb-ft)

Fig 17: Identifying Front Propeller Shaft
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Refill the transmission fluid. (see 'SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES ')
Install the under cover (A).

Fig 18: Identifying Under Cover
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Install the O2 sensor connectors (A).

Fig 19: Identifying O2 Sensor Connectors (1 Of 2)
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Fig 20: Identifying O2 Sensor Connectors (2 Of 2)
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Install the engine cover (A).

Fig 21: Identifying Engine Cover
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Install the battery (-) terminal (A).

Fig 22: Identifying Battery (-) Terminal
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Refill the transmission fluid. (See 'SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES ')