Power Plant Frame (PPF), Differential Mounting Spacer Installation Note

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Install the differential mounting spacer.
Tightening torque
1. 38-51 N.m {3.8-5.3 kgf.m, 28-38 ft.m}
Support the transmission horizontally with a jack.
Install the PPF, and tighten the transmission side bolt slightly.
Align the PPF of the differential side, and install the sleeve.

Fig 1: Installing Sleeve
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Install the spacer and bolt to the front side installation hole of the differential side.

Fig 2: Installing Spacer And Bolt To Front Side
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Install the PPF installation bolt in the order as shown.
Tightening torque
1. 104-123 N.m
  {10.6-12.6 kgf.m, 76.7-91.1 ft.m}
Fig 3: Installing PPF Bolt
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Install the PPF bracket.(MT only)

Fig 4: Installing PPF Bracket
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Tightening torque
1. A:104-123 N.m
  1. {10.6-12.6 kgf.m, 76.7-91.1 ft.m}
2. B:37-53 N.m
  1. {3.7-5.5 kgf.m, 27-39 ft.m}
Remove the jack, and install the wiring harness.
Measure the length A as shown.
Standard length
1. MT:60.0-72.0 mm {2.36-2.38 in}
2. AT:50.5-62.5 mm {1.99-2.46 in}
If not as specified, adjust the position of the PPF.

Fig 5: Measuring Length
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