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40/41TE Transaxle

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Fig 1: Removing/Installing Transaxle
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1 - BOLT (3)
2 - TRANSAXLE
  1. Install transaxle to engine (2). Install and torque transaxle-to-engine bolts (1) to 108 N.m (80 ft. lbs.). See Fig 1.
    Fig 2: Identifying Left Mount & Bolt
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  2. Raise engine/transaxle assembly (2) enough line up transaxle mount bracket (3). Install two mount-to-transaxle bracket bolts (1). See Fig 2and torque to 68 N.m (50 ft. lbs.).
  3. Remove screw jack support.
  4. Install four drive plate-to-torque converter bolts and torque to 88 N.m (65 ft. lbs.) torque.
    Fig 3: Removing/Installing Starter Motor
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    1 - BOLT
    2 - GROUND
    3 - STARTER
    4 - BOLT
  5. Position starter (3) into place and hand-tighten lower bolt (1). See Fig 3.
  6. Lower vehicle.
  7. Install transaxle dipstick tube. Verify that openings are free of debris and o-ring seal is intact. Replace o-ring if necessary. Secure bracket to transaxle. Install starter upper bolt through the ground cable (2) and torque to 54 N.m (40 ft. lbs.).
  8. Install cable bracket-to-transaxle bellhousing bolt and torque to 61 N.m (45 ft. lbs.).
  9. Raise vehicle.
  10. Torque starter lower bolt to 54 N.m (40 ft. lbs.).
  11. Connect starter motor electrical connections.
    Fig 4: Removing/Installing Bellhousing Dust Cover
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    1 - DUST COVER (IF EQUIPPED)
  12. Install bellhousing dust cover (1). See Fig 4.
    Fig 5: Locating Left Lateral Strut/Collar
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    1 - TRANSAXLE
    2 - COLLAR
    3 - OIL PAN
    4 - STRUT
  13. Install structural collar and left (front) lateral bending brace. Refer to 2.4L DOHC - SERVICE INFORMATION for proper procedures. See Fig 5.
    Fig 6: Removing/Installing Right Lateral Bending Brace - Typical
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    1 - TRANSAXLE
    2 - ENGINE
    3 - LATERAL BENDING BRACE
  14. Install right (rear) lateral bending brace (3). Torque bolts to 81 N.m (60 ft. lbs.) torque. See Fig 6.
    Fig 7: Positioning Power Steering hose Support Bracket & Installing Collar
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    1 - POWER STEERING HOSE
    2 - BOLT
  15. Install power steering line to structural collar (1). See Fig 7.
  16. Install front halfshafts. Refer to INSTALLATION .
  17. Install left splash shield.
  18. Install left wheel/tire assembly. Torque lug nuts to 136 N.m (100 ft. lbs.) torque.
  19. Lower vehicle.
  20. Connect transaxle oil cooler lines. An audible 'click' should be heard. Verify connection by pulling outward.
    Fig 8: Identifying External Components & Connectors
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    1 - SOLENOID/PRESSURE SWITCH ASSY. CONNECTOR
    2 - INPUT SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR
    3 - OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR
    4 - TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR CONNECTOR
  21. Connect solenoid/pressure switch assembly connector (1). See Fig 8.
  22. Connect transmission range sensor connector (4).
  23. Connect output speed sensor connector (3).
  24. Connect input speed sensor connector (2).
  25. Install gearshift cable to bracket and connect to the manual valve lever.
    Fig 9: Removing/Installing Battery Tray
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  26. Install battery tray (1). See Fig 9.
    Fig 10: Removing/Installing Battery
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    1 - BATTERY
  27. Install battery and holddown clamp (1). See Fig 10.
    Fig 11: Removing/Installing Air Cleaner Assembly
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    1 - AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
  28. Install air cleaner assembly. See Fig 11.
  29. Connect battery cables.
  30. Fill transaxle with fluid. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE for proper procedure.
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