Transaxle Assembly Installation
- Install the transaxle into the vehicle.
- Support the transaxle assembly using the transaxle support fixture DW260-010.
- Install the right-lower engine-to-transaxle mounting bolts.
Tighten:
Tighten the right-lower engine-to-transaxle mounting bolts to 73 N.m (54 lb-ft).
- Install the left-lower engine-to-transaxle mounting bolts.
Tighten:
Tighten the left-lower engine-to-transaxle mounting bolts to 73 N.m (54 lb-ft).
- Install the oil pan flange-to-transaxle bolts.
Tighten:
Tighten the oil pan flange-to-transaxle bolts to 31 N.m (23 lb-ft).
- Install the rear transaxle mounting bracket bolts.
Tighten:
Tighten the rear transaxle mounting bracket bolts to 65 N.m (48 lb-ft).
- Install the flywheel to torque converter bolts.
Tighten:
Tighten the flywheel to torque converter bolts to 45 N.m (33 lb-ft).
- Install the starter motor. Refer to STARTER INSTALLATION .
- Install the drive axle. Refer to DRIVE AXLE ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION .
- Install the oil cooler pipes from the transaxle. Refer to Oil Cooler Pipes / Hoses Installation .
- Install the impact bar. Refer to IMPACT BEAM INSTALLATION .
- Install the centermember. Refer to CENTERMEMBER ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the left transaxle mounting bracket. Refer to Left Transaxle Mounting Bracket Installation .
- Install the upper transaxle-to-engine mounting bolts.
Tighten:
Tighten the upper transaxle-to-engine mounting bolts to 73 N.m (54 lb-ft).
- Install the clip to the shift control cable and connect the shift cable.
- Install the Park/Neutral position switch electrical connector.
- Connect the transaxle wiring harness to the transaxle.
- Remove the engine support fixture DW110-060.
- Install the air filter housing.
- Install the battery.
- Add the transaxle fluid. Refer to Changing the Fluid .