Automatic Transmission: Installation
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CAUTION:
Oil cooler and lines must always be flushed before a replacement transmission is installed.
CAUTION:
When joining up engine and transmission, ensure ease of movement of torque converter.
- To install, reverse removal procedure. If replacing transmission, fit shift lever, bracket for cable and retainers for oxygen sensor cable from old transmission to new transmission.
- Bore (1) in driving disk must be accessible from opening on engine oil pan. See Fig 1 .
- Check that dowel sleeves are correctly seated. See Fig 2 . Replace damaged dowel sleeves.
- Rotate torque converter until bore in torque converter is flush with bore in driving disk. Flange automatic transmission to engine. See Figure . Tighten transmission-to-engine screws to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Tighten torque converter-to-flywheel screws to specification. See Figure . See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Replace sealing rings on hydraulic lines. See Figure .
- Install propeller shaft. See REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE PROPELLER SHAFT.
- Install transmission cross-member. See . Tighten fasteners to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Grip clamping sleeve (1). See Fig 3 . Slacken nut (2). Press selector lever (3) forwards into park position. Press cable (4) in direction of arrow and release again. Grip clamping sleeve (1) and tighten nut (2) to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- To install reinforcement plate, torque screws to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- After completion of work, check transmission fluid level. Top up if necessary.