Manual Transmission Assembly: Installation

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Replace the differential side retainer oil seal. < Ref. to REPLACEMENT , Differential Side Retainer Oil Seal. >
NOTE: Be sure to replace the differential side retainer oil seal after removing the front drive shaft.

ST 18675AA000 DIFFERENTIAL SIDE OIL SEAL INSTALLER

Fig 1: Replacing Differential Side Retainer Oil Seal
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Tap the transmission hanger in the rear side of transmission with a rubber hammer to bend it until it is in close contact with the transmission case.
CAUTION: Do not apply excessive load or impact to the transmission case.
Install the transmission cushion rubber to the transmission assembly, and tighten bolt (A).
Install the transmission cushion rubber to the center crossmember, and tighten the nut (B).
Tightening torque:

Bolt (A)

35 N.m (3.6 kgf-m, 25.8 ft-lb)

Nut (B)

35 N.m (3.6 kgf-m, 25.8 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Transmission Cushion Rubber Bolts And Nut
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Install the transmission onto the engine.
1. Lift up the transmission gradually using a transmission jack.
2. Engage at the spline section.
NOTE: Be careful not to hit the main shaft against the clutch cover.
While raising the transmission jack, loosen the tumbuckle of the ST, and set the engine unit to the original position.
Install the front crossmember and rear cross-member.
Tightening torque:

T1: 70 N.m (7.1 kgf-m, 51.6 ft-lb)

T2: 140 N.m (14.3 kgf-m, 103.3 ft-lb)

Fig 3: Front Crossmember And Rear Cross-Member Bolts With Torque Specification
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Take out the transmission jack.
Tighten the bolts and nuts which hold the lower side of transmission to the engine.
Tightening torque:

50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)

Fig 4: Locating Bolts And Nuts Of Lower Side Transmission
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Connect the transmission to the engine.
1. Install the starter. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Starter. >
2. Tighten the bolts which hold the upper side of the transmission to the engine.
NOTE: Long bolts are used in the section indicated by the arrows (A) in the illustration below.

Tightening torque:

50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)

Fig 5: Locating Bolts Of Upper Side Transmission
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Remove the ST.

Fig 6: Removing ST
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Install two ground cables.
Tightening torque:

19 N.m (1.9 kgf-m, 14.0 ft-lb)

Fig 7: Ground Cables
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Install the pitching stopper.
Tightening torque:

T1: 50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)

T2: 58 N.m (5.9 kgf-m, 42.8 ft-lb)

Fig 8: Pitching Stopper And Bolts With Torque Specification
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Lift up the vehicle.
Install the front drive shaft into the transmission.
ST 28399SA010 OIL SEAL PROTECTOR

Fig 9: Installing Front Drive Shaft Into Transmission
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Insert the front arm ball joint into the housing lower part, and tighten the mounting bolt.
Tightening torque:

50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)

Fig 10: Front Arm And Boll Joint With Mounting Bolt
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Attach the stabilizer link to the front arm.
Tightening torque:

30 N.m (3.1 kgf-m, 22.1 ft-lb)

Fig 11: Locating Front Arm Stabilizer Link Bolt
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Attach the gear shift rod and stay.
1. Attach the gear shift rod to the transmission.
  Tightening torque:
  
  12 N.m (1.2 kgf-m, 8.9 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 12: Stay And Gear Shift Rod
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2. Install the stay to the transmission bracket.
  Tightening torque:
  
  18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 13: Stay And Transmission Bracket
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Install the propeller shaft. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Propeller Shaft. >
Install the heat shield cover. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Heat Shield Cover. >
Install the hanger bracket to the transmission.
Tightening torque:

30 N.m (3.1 kgf-m, 22.1 ft-lb)

Fig 14: Hanger Bracket Bolts
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Install the rear exhaust pipe and muffler. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Exhaust Pipe. > < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Muffler. >
Install the front and center exhaust pipe. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe. > < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Center Exhaust Pipe. >
Install the undercover. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Under Cover. >
Lower the vehicle.
Install the operating cylinder.
Tightening torque:

37 N.m (3.8 kgf-m, 27.3 ft-lb)

Fig 15: Locating Operating Cylinder Bolts
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Install the ground cord.
Tightening torque:

13 N.m (1.3 kgf-m, 9.6 ft-lb)

Fig 16: Ground Cord
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Install the engine hanger rear, and then connect the engine harness connector.
Tightening torque:

21 N.m (2.1 kgf-m, 15.5 ft-lb)

Fig 17: Engine Hanger Rear And Engine Harness Connector
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Connect the following connectors.

Fig 18: Neutral Position Switch Connector And Back-Up Light Switch Connector
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Install the air intake boot. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Boot. >
Connect the battery ground terminal.
Remove the lift arm from vehicle.