Tightening Specifications

• Refer to OVERVIEW - ATF LINES 
• Refer to ATF LINES OVERVIEW 
• Refer to OVERVIEW - ATF LINES 
• Refer to Figure

-- Replace the O-rings and coat them with ATF.

Fig 1: Plugging ATF Lines And Transmission

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-- Remove the plug and insert the ATF lines all the way into the transmission.

-- Tighten the bolt -arrow-.

-- Tighten the bolts for the ATF pipe bracket on the engine and transmission.

Fig 2: Identifying Bolt For ATF Line Retainer On Transmission, Removal/Installation

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-- Install the ATF cooler. Refer to RADIATOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the plugs, insert ATF Lines all the way into the thermostat -2- and then tighten the bolt -1-.

Fig 3: Identifying Bolt & Thermostat

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-- Refer to ATF LEVEL, CHECKING AND FILLING .

-- Check the ATF pipe connections for leaks while checking the ATF level.

-- Install the pronged ring -1- around the upper ATF pipe -3- just behind the thermostat -2-.

Fig 4: Identifying Pronged Ring -1-, Temperature Valve -2-, Upper ATF Pipe -3-, And Longitudinal Member -4-

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-- Slide the pronged ring -1- on the ATF toward the ATF cooler until it reaches the illustrated position.

-- Install the lock carrier. Refer to LOCK CARRIER WITH ATTACHMENTS OVERVIEW .

-- Install the front bumper. Refer to FRONT BUMPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the noise insulation. Refer to NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .