Transaxle Installation Note

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WARNING: Verify that the transaxle is securely supported by the jack. If the transaxle should falls, serious injury or death and damage to the vehicle could result. Before removing the transaxle make sure that the jack is securely supporting it.

Set the transaxle on a jack and lift it into place.

Fig 1: Supporting Transaxle On Jack
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Install the transaxle mounting bolts.
Tightening Torque

37-52 N.m {3.8-5.3 kgf.m, 28-38 ft.lbf}

Fig 2: Identifying Transaxle Mounting Bolts
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