2.4L Turbo

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Fig 1: Transaxle Removal/Installation

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1 - BOLT (4)

2 - G288 TRANSAXLE

Install transaxle to transmission jack and secure. Raise transaxle (2) into position and install to engine.

Install accessible bellhousing-to-block bolts (1) and torque to 108 N.m (80 ft. lbs.) torque. See Fig 1.

Fig 2: Modular Clutch-to-Driveplate Bolts

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1 - DRIVEPLATE

2 - MODULAR CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

3 - TIGHT TOLERANCE HOLE

4 - BOLT (4)

Install four modular clutch-to-driveplate bolts (4). Align drive plate (1) and modular clutch (2) alignment marks placed upon disassembly. Start with tight-tolerance (slotted) hole (3), install and torque bolts to 88 N.m (65 ft. lbs.) torque. See Fig 2.

Fig 3: Transaxle Upper Mount Bracket
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1 - TRANSAXLE

2 - BRACKET

3 - BOLT
Install transaxle upper mount bracket (2). See Fig 3.

Fig 4: Upper Mount-to-Bracket
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1 - BOLT (2)

2 - MOUNT

3 - BRACKET
Raise transaxle with jack until mount bracket pilots into upper mount. Access engine compartment. Install and torque upper mount-to-transaxle bracket bolts (1). See Fig 4.
Raise transaxle with jack until mount bracket pilots into upper mount (2). Access engine compartment. Install and torque upper mount-to-transaxle bracket bolts (1). See Fig 4.

Fig 5: Starter Bolt and Ground Cable
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1 - GROUND CABLE

2 - BOLT

3 - STARTER MOTOR
Remove transmission jack.

Install starter motor (3) into position. Install ground cable (1) and lower starter mounting bolt (2). See Fig 5.

Fig 6: Intercooler Inlet Hose Fasteners

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1 - INTERCOOLER INLET HOSE

2 - BOLTS (2)

3 - STRUCTURAL COLLAR

Install two intercooler connector pipe-to-engine oil pan bolts (2). See Fig 6.

Fig 7: Halfshaft And Intermediate Shaft - 2.4L Turbo Models

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1 - HALFSHAFT (LH)

2 - TRANSAXLE

3 - BOLT

4 - INTERMEDIATE SHAFT

5 - HALFSHAFT (RH)

6 - BOLT (2)

Remove transaxle fill plug and add suitable amount of ATF+4 (Automatic Transmission Fluid - Type 9602). Torque fill plug to 39-47 N.m (29-35 ft. lbs.). (Refer to TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/MANUAL/FLUID - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
Install intermediate shaft/bearing assembly (4) into position. Install and torque bearing-to-retainer bolts (6). See Fig 7.
Install halfshafts (Refer to DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/HALF SHAFT - INSTALLATION) .

Fig 8: Clutch Slave Cylinder Hydraulic Connection
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1 - MASTER CYLINDER TUBE

2 - SLAVE CYLINDER
Lower vehicle.
Connect clutch hydraulic plumbing (1) to slave cylinder quick-connect (2). See Fig 8. An audible "click" should be heard. Verify connection by pulling outward.

Fig 9: VSS and Back-Up Lamp Switches
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1 - BACK-UP LAMP SWITCH

2 - VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR (VSS)
Connect vehicle speed sensor connector (2). See Fig 9.

Connect back-up lamp switch connector (1). See Fig 9.

Fig 10: Gear Shift Cables and Bracket at Transaxle

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1 - TRANSAXLE

2 - GEAR SHIFT CABLE BRACKET

3 - BOLT (3)

4 - CABLE ASSEMBLY

5 - RETAINER (2)

Install PDC/air cleaner assembly bracket (1). See Fig 11.

Fig 12: Air Cleaner Assembly

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1 - DUCT

2 - MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR

3 - AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY

4 - BRACKET