Removal And Installation: Installation

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Check drive plate runout.
CAUTION:
Do not allow any magnetic materials to contact the ring gear teeth.
1. Maximum allowable runout: see FLYWHEEL RUNOUT .
- If this runout is out of allowance, replace drive plate with ring gear.
Fig 1: Checking Drive Plate Runout
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When connecting torque converter to transaxle, measure distance "A" to be certain that they are correctly assembled.
1. Distance "A": 21.1 mm (0.831 in)
Fig 2: Measuring Torque Converter To Transaxle Distance
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Install torque converter to drive plate.
- With converter installed, rotate crankshaft several turns to check that transaxle rotates freely without binding.
Fig 3: Installing Torque Converter To Drive Plate
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Tighten bolts fixing transaxle.

Fig 4: Transaxle Bolts Tightening Torque Chart
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Fig 5: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Transaxle Bolts
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Reinstall any part removed.
Adjust control cable. Refer to "CONTROL CABLE ADJUSTMENT ".
Check continuity of PNP switch. Refer to "PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ".
Refill transaxle with ATF and check fluid level.
Move selector lever through all positions to be sure that transaxle operates correctly. With parking brake applied, idle engine. Move selector lever through "N" to "D", to "2", to "1" and "R" positions. A slight shock should be felt through the hand gripping the selector each time the transaxle is shifted.
Perform road test. Refer to "ROAD TEST ".

Fig 6: Checking Fluid Level
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