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Installation Procedure

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  1. Position the transaxle brace to transaxle and engine.
  2. Hand start the bolts to the engine.
  3. Hand start the bolts to the transaxle.
  4. Install the brace bolts to the engine.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the brace bolts to 43 N.m (32 lb ft).

  5. Install the brace bolts to the transaxle.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the brace bolts to 43 N.m (32 lb ft).

  6. Install the right engine splash shield. Refer to SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT -- ENGINE .
  7. Install the right front tire and wheel.
  8. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 1: Installing Transaxle Brace Bolts
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