CVT Transmission Removal and Installation (1.5 L Engine): Installation
NOTE:
- How to read the torque specifications .
- Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
- Keep all foreign particles out of the transmission.
- Apply a light coat of clean transmission fluid on all O-rings before installation.
- When connecting the connector, check for corrosion, dirt, or oil, and clean or repair if necessary.
- Harness Bracket - Install
1. If necessary, install the harness brackets.
- TCM Harness - Install
1. Install the harness covers (A) and the harness clamp (B).
2. Install the ground cable (C).
3. Connect the connectors (D), and make sure they are fully seated.
- Torque Converter - Install
1. Install the dowel pins (A). 2. Install the torque converter (B).
NOTE:Make sure the torque converter is fully engaged on the input shaft, the stator shaft, and the transmission fluid pump drive sprocket. Failure to do so will result in severe transmission or engine damage.
- Transmission - Install
1. Secure the transmission (A) on a transmission jack, and raise it to engine level. NOTE:Be careful not to drop the torque converter.
2. Attach the transmission to the engine.
- Transmission - Support
1. Support the transmission with the transmission jack. - Lower Transmission Assembly Mounting Bolt - Install
NOTE: Refer to the Exploded View as needed during this procedure.
- Intermediate Shaft - Install
- Driveshaft Inboard Joint - Connect (Both Sides)
- Drive Plate - Connect
1. Attach the drive plate (A) to the torque converter with eight torque converter bolts (B). 2. Rotate the crankshaft pulley as necessary to tighten the bolt to half of the specified torque, then to the final torque, in a crisscross pattern.
3. Check that the crankshaft rotates freely.
4. Install the torque converter cover (C).
- Front Subframe - Support
1. Set the subframe adapter (VSB02C000016) on a transmission jack (A), line up the slots in the arms with the bolt holes on the corner of the jack base, and tighten the bolts. 2. Attach the subframe adapter to the front subframe (B).
- Front Subframe - Install
- Torque Rod Mounting Bolt - Loosely Install
- Transfer Assembly - Install (AWD)
- Propeller Shaft - Install (AWD)
- Front Lower Arm Mounting Bolt - Install
1. Install both sides of the front lower arm mounting bolt to the body . - Lower Arm Ball Joint - Connect (Both Sides)
- Stabilizer Link Ball Joint - Connect (Both Sides)
- Tie-Rod End Ball Joint - Connect (Both Sides)
- Connector (EPS Subharness) - Connect
- Exhaust Pipe A - Install
- Vehicle - Lift Down
- Transmission Mount - Loosely Install
- Upper Transmission Assembly Mounting Bolt - Install
NOTE: Refer to the Exploded View as needed during this procedure.
- Engine Support Hanger - Remove
1. Remove the engine support hanger and the sub hanger stay. 2. Install the front damper caps.
- Engine/Transmission Mount, Torque Rod Mounting Bolt - Tightening Procedure
- TCM Harness - Connect
- Center Cowl Cover - Install
- Windshield Wiper Arm - Install
- Engine Wire Harness - Install
NOTE: Refer to the Exploded View as needed during this procedure.
- Intake Air Resonator - Install
- CVTF Warmer - Install
1. Install the CVTF warmer strainer (A) with a new O-ring (B) in the direction shown.
2. Install the CVTF warmer (C) with new O-rings (D).
NOTE:- The CVTF warmer is an aluminum part. Be careful not to damage the CVTF warmer.
- Make sure the O-rings are firmly installed in the grooves.
- Check the connector (E) for corrosion, dirt, or oil, and clean or repair if necessary.
- Shift Cable (Transmission Side) - Install
NOTE: Be sure to adjust the shift cable after installing the shift cable.
- Throttle Body Duct - Install
- Throttle Body Inlet Pipe - Install
- 12 Volt Battery Base Bracket - Install
- 12 Volt Battery Base - Install
- 12 Volt Battery - Install
- Front Bulkhead Cover - Install
- Air Cleaner - Install
- Front Wheel - Install (Both Sides)
- Steering Joint - Connect
- Transmission Fluid - Refill
- Transmission Fluid Level - Check
- Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump - Air Bleed (With auto idle stop system)
- Transmission - After Install Check
1. Make sure all four wheels to rotate freely. 2. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.
3. Move the shift lever to each position, and check that the shift position indicator follows the shift lever operation.
4. Start the engine.
NOTE:Check that the engine starts in the P or N position/mode, and does not start in any other positions/modes.
5. Check the shift lever operation.
6. Make sure the vehicle is turned to the OFF (LOCK) mode with the shift lever in P position/mode. If it is not, adjust the shift cable
again.
- Engine Undercover - Install
- TCM - Reset
(Only for Replacing Transmission)NOTE:
- This procedure is not required, if the transmission and the TCM are replaced together.
- Front Wheel Alignment - Check
- VSA Sensor Neutral Position - Memorize
- Vehicle - Road Test