Transaxle Installation Note

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WARNING:

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

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

Fig 1: Supporting/Installing Transaxle
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Install the transaxle mounting bolts.
Tightening Torque

68-99 N.m {6.9-10.1 kgf.m, 50-73 ft.lbf}

Fig 2: Installing Transaxle Mounting Bolts
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Install the torque converter nuts.
Tightening Torque

38-60 N.m {3.8-6.2 kgf.m, 28-45 ft.lbf}
Hand tighten No.4 engine mount nuts.
Tightening Torque

75-104 N.m {7.6-10.7 kgf.m, 55-77 ft.lbf}

Fig 3: Tightening Engine Mounting Nuts
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