On-Vehicle Installation

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Fig 1: Installing Control Valve Body

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CAUTION:

Be sure to align the parking rod and the manual valve.

Install the accumulator springs and accumulators into the transaxle case.

Fig 2: Accumulator Spring Specification
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Fig 3: Installing Accumulator Into Transfer Case
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Install the control valve body component.
Tightening Torque

7.8-10.8 N.m

(80-110 kgf.cm, 70-95 in.lb)

Bolt Length (Measured From Below The Head)

Mark B: 40 mm (1.575 in)

No mark: 70 mm (2.756 in)

Fig 4: Locating Control Valve Body Bolts
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Install the oil strainer.
Match the harness colors, then connect the solenoid connectors and GND, and install the TFT sensor.

Fig 5: Harness Color Table
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Install the ground.
Tightening Torque

8-11 N.m (82-112 kgf.cm, 71-97 in.lb)

Fig 6: Locating Sensors And Solenoid
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Apply a light coat of silicon sealant (TB1217E) to the contact surfaces of the oil pan and transaxle case.
Install the oil pan.
Tightening Torque

6-8 N.m (62-81 kgf.cm, 53-70 in.lb)
Install the crossmember. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER .)
Install the front tires and splash shield.

Fig 7: Applying Sealant On Oil Pan Surface
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Install the under cover.
Connect the negative battery cable.
Add ATF and with the engine idling, inspect the ATF level. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT .)
Perform the mechanical system test. (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST .)
Perform the road test. (See ROAD TEST .)