Assembly (2)

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Remove transaxle housing and differential gear assembly from transaxle case.
Install U/D clutch assembly.

Fig 1: Installing U/D Clutch Assembly
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Install new seal rings in U/D gear assembly.
NOTE:
- Do not reuse seal rings.
- Apply ATF to seal rings.
Install U/D gear assembly.

Fig 2: Installing U/D Gear Assembly
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Install thrust needle roller bearing and thrust bearing race in U/D gear assembly.
NOTE: Apply petroleum jelly to thrust needle roller bearing and thrust bearing race.

Fig 3: Installing Thrust Needle Roller Bearing & Thrust Bearing Race
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1. Make sure that measurement "E" is within the specifications.
  Specification "E": 1.269 -1.645 mm
  
  (0.0500 - 0.0648 in)
  
  Fig 4: Locating Measurement
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  NOTE: "E" is the height between the edge of the transaxle case and the roller part of thrust needle roller bearing.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Height Between Edge Of Transaxle Case & Roller Part
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2. If measurement "E" is outside the specification, replace "T" with a one that has applicable thickness. Refer to U/D BRAKE .
  CAUTION: When adjusting "T", use "S" of thickness 0.81 mm (0.32 in).
3. If all of "T" do not fit "E" within the specifications, replace "S" with a one that has applicable thickness. Refer to U/D BRAKE .
  CAUTION: When adjusting "S", use "T" of thickness 0.80 mm (0.31 in).
  
  Fig 6: Installing Shim
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4. Make sure that measurement "E" is within specifications.
  
  Fig 7: Locating Measurement
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Install new manual valve oil seal into transaxle case until it is flush with the transaxle case face, using Tool.
Tool number: ST33061000 (J-8107-2)
NOTE:
- Do not reuse manual valve oil seal.
- Apply ATF to manual valve oil seal.
  
  Fig 8: Installing Manual Valve Oil Seal Into Transaxle Case
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Install spring guide sleeve and torsion spring No.2 in transaxle case.
Tighten spring guide sleeve and torsion spring No.2 torx bolt to specified torque. Refer to COMPONENTS .

Fig 9: Installing Spring Guide Sleeve & Torsion Spring No. 2 In Transaxle Case
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Install parking lockpin sub assembly.

Fig 10: Installing Parking Lockpin Sub Assembly
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Install parking lock pawl bracket and parking lock pawl.

Fig 11: Installing Parking Lock Pawl Bracket & Parking Lock Pawl
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Install parking lock pawl shaft and torsion spring No.1.

Fig 12: Installing Parking Lock Pawl Shaft & Torsion Spring
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Install manual detent spring sub assembly.

Fig 13: Installing Manual Detent Spring Sub Assembly
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Temporary tightening the bolts.

BOLT SYMBOL SPECIFICATION

Bolt symbol	Length mm (in)	Number of bolts
A	16.7 (0.657)	1
B	14.0 (0.551)	1

Fig 14: Tightening Bolts

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Install parking lock rod sub assembly.

Fig 15: Installing Parking Lock Rod Sub Assembly
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Install manual valve lever sub assembly connect parking lock rod sub assembly to it.

Fig 16: Installing Manual Valve Lever Sub Assembly
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Connect manual detent spring sub assembly to manual valve lever sub assembly using a flat-bladed screwdriver.

Fig 17: Connecting Manual Detent Spring Sub Assembly To Manual Valve Lever Sub Assembly
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Tighten manual detent spring sub assembly bolts to specified torque. Refer to COMPONENTS .

Fig 18: Tightening Manual Detent Spring Sub Assembly Bolts
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Install U/D brake apply tube sub assembly using a soft hammer.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage U/D brake apply tube sub assembly.

Fig 19: Installing U/D Brake Apply Tube Sub Assembly
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Tighten tube clamp bolts to specified torque. Refer to COMPONENTS .

Fig 20: Tightening Tube Clamp Bolts
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Install oil reservoir plate in transaxle case.
Tighten oil reservoir plate bolts to specified torque. Refer to COMPONENTS .

Fig 21: Installing Oil Reservoir Plate In Transaxle Case
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Install oil strainer sub assembly in transaxle case.
Tighten oil strainer sub assembly bolt to specified torque. Refer to COMPONENTS .

Fig 22: Installing Oil Strainer Sub Assembly In Transaxle Case
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Install differential gear assembly.

Fig 23: Installing Differential Gear Assembly
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Install new differential side oil seal into transaxle housing as specified using Tool.
Tool number: ST33400001 (J-26082)

Distance: 14.8 - 15.8 mm (0.583 - 0.622 in)
NOTE:
- Do not reuse differential side oil seal.
- Apply ATF to differential side oil seal.
  
  Fig 24: Installing Differential Side Oil Seal Into Transaxle Housing
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  Fig 25: Identifying Differential Side Oil Seal Clearance
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Install new thrust roller bearing in transaxle housing using Tool.
Tool number: ST30720000 (J-25405)

NOTE: Do not reuse thrust roller bearing.

Fig 26: Installing Thrust Roller Bearing In Transaxle Housing
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Install oil cleaner magnets on oil reservoir plate.

Fig 27: Installing Oil Cleaner Magnets On Oil Reservoir Plate
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Install oil reservoir plate in transaxle housing.
Tighten oil reservoir plate bolts to specified torque. Refer to COMPONENTS .

Fig 28: Installing Oil Reservoir Plate In Transaxle Housing
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Install differential gear lube apply tube using a soft hammer.
CAUTION: Be careful not to bend or damage differential gear lube apply tube.

Fig 29: Installing Differential Gear Lube Apply Tube
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Tighten tube clamp bolt to specified torque. Refer to COMPONENTS .

Fig 30: Tightening Tube Clamp Bolt
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Install new governor apply gasket.
NOTE:
- Do not reuse governor apply gasket.
- Apply petroleum jelly to governor apply gasket.
Install new seal ring.
NOTE:
- Do not reuse seal ring.
- Apply ATF to seal ring.
  
  Fig 31: Installing Seal Ring
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Apply silicone RTV to transaxle housing as shown. Refer to RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS .
CAUTION: Complete remove all moisture, oil and sealant, etc. From transaxle housing and transaxle case.

Fig 32: Applying Silicone RTV To Transaxle Housing
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Install transaxle housing in transaxle case.

Fig 33: Installing Transaxle Housing In Transaxle Case
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Tighten transaxle housing bolts to specified torque. Refer to COMPONENTS .

NOTE: Do not reuse seal bolt.

BOLT SYMBOL SPECIFICATION

Bolt symbol

Length mm (in)

Number of bolts

30 (1.18)

35 (1.38)

45 (1.77)

D⁽¹⁾

⁽¹⁾

Torx bolt

Fig 34: Tightening Transaxle Housing Bolts

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Install new oil seal into oil pump assembly until it is flush with oil pump face using Tool.
Tool number: ST30720000 (J-25405)
NOTE:
- Do not reuse oil seal.
- Apply ATF to oil seal.
  
  Fig 35: Installing Oil Seal Into Oil Pump Assembly
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Install thrust washer and one-way clutch outer race sub assembly in oil pump assembly.
NOTE: Apply petroleum jelly to thrust washer.

Fig 36: Applying Petroleum Jelly To Thrust Washer
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Check the distance of "B".
"B": 51.09 - 51.71 mm (2.0114 - 2.0358 in)

CAUTION: If the distance is out of standards, adjust within standards again.

Fig 37: Checking Distance Of "B"
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Place oil pump assembly through the input shaft in horizontal position, and align the bolt holes of the oil pump assembly with transaxle case. Lightly press oil pump assembly.
CAUTION: Be careful not to drop one-way clutch outer race sub assembly.

Fig 38: Placing Oil Pump Assembly Through Input Shaft
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Tighten oil pump assembly bolts to specified torque. Refer to COMPONENTS .

Fig 39: Tightening Oil Pump Assembly Bolts
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Fig 40: Tightening Oil Pump Assembly Bolts In Sequence
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Set a dial indicator as shown, move the input shaft and measure the end play.
End play: 0.188 - 0.570 mm (0.0074 - 0.00224 in)

Fig 41: Measuring Input Shaft End Play
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If end play is out of standards, select another thrust bearing race. Refer to FORWARD AND DIRECT CLUTCH ASSEMBLY .

Fig 42: Installing Thrust Bearing Race
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Remove transaxle case cover.
Apply silicone RTV to transaxle case cover as shown in illustration. Refer to RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS .

Fig 43: Applying Silicone RTV To Transaxle Case Cover
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Install transaxle case cover in transaxle case.

Fig 44: Installing Transaxle Case Cover In Transaxle Case
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Tighten transaxle case cover bolts to specified torque. Refer to COMPONENTS .

Fig 45: Tightening Transaxle Case Cover Bolts

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CAUTION: Do not reuse seal bolts.

BOLT SYMBOL SPECIFICATION

Bolt symbol

Length mm (in)

Number of bolts

30 (1.18)

45 (1.77)

48 (1.89)

D⁽¹⁾

⁽¹⁾

Stud bolt

Fig 46: Tightening Transaxle Case Cover Bolts In Sequence

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Install new governor apply gasket.
NOTE:
- Do not reuse governor apply gaskets.
- Apply petroleum jelly to governor apply gaskets.
  
  Fig 47: Installing Governor Apply Gasket
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Install terminal cord assembly.
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to break the solenoid connector and A/T fluid temperature sensor.
NOTE: Apply ATF to O-ring.

Fig 48: Applying ATF To O-Ring
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While holding control valve assembly, connect the parking lock rod sub assembly to manual valve lever sub assembly.
NOTE: Shift position is "N".

Fig 49: Holding Control Valve Assembly
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Tighten control valve assembly bolts to specified torque. Refer to COMPONENTS .

BOLT SYMBOL SPECIFICATION

Bolt symbol	Length mm (in)	Number of bolts
A	55 (2.17)	2
B	50 (1.97)	2
C	16 (0.63)	2

Fig 50: Tightening Control Valve Assembly Bolts

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Install suction cover and new suction cover gasket in control valve assembly.
NOTE: Do not reuse suction cover gasket.

Fig 51: Installing Suction Cover & New Suction Cover Gasket
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Tighten new suction cover gasket and suction cover bolts to specified torque. Refer to COMPONENTS .

Fig 52: Tightening Suction Cover Gasket & Suction Cover Bolts
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Install sensor clamp and A/T fluid temperature sensor in control valve assembly.

Fig 53: Installing Sensor Clamp & A/T Fluid Temperature Sensor
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Tighten sensor clamp bolts to specified torque. Refer to COMPONENTS .

Fig 54: Tightening Sensor Clamp Bolts
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Connect the solenoid connectors.

Fig 55: Connecting Solenoid Connectors
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Apply silicone RTV to side cover as shown. Refer to RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS .
CAUTION: Complete remove all moisture, oil and sealant, etc. From side cover and transaxle case.

Fig 56: Applying Silicone RTV To Side Cover
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Install side cover in transaxle case.

Fig 57: Installing Side Cover In Transaxle Case
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Tighten side cover torx bolts to specified torque. Refer to COMPONENTS .
NOTE: Do not reuse seal bolt.

Fig 58: Tightening Side Cover Torx Bolts
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Install new O-rings in ATF cooler assembly.
NOTE:
- Do not reuse O-rings.
- Apply ATF to O-rings.
  
  Fig 59: Installing O-Rings In ATF Cooler Assembly
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Install ATF cooler assembly, washer and new spring washer.
CAUTION: Do not reuse spring washer.
Tighten hexagon bolt specified torque. Refer to COMPONENTS .

Fig 60: Tightening Hexagon Bolt
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Install PNP switch to manual valve lever sub assembly.

Temporary tightening the bolts.

BOLT SYMBOL SPECIFICATION

Bolt symbol	Length mm (in)	Number of bolts
A	20 (0.79)	1
B	33 (1.30)	1

Install washer plate and lock washer.
NOTE: Do not reuse washer plate and lock washer.
Tighten nut specified torque. Refer to COMPONENTS .

Fig 61: Installing Washer Plate And Lock Washer
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Install Tool.
Tool number: - (J45404)
Adjust PNP switch so that Tool pointer aligns with neutral base line on PNP switch body.

Fig 62: Adjusting PNP Switch
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Tighten PNP switch bolts to specified torque. Refer to COMPONENTS .

Fig 63: Tightening PNP Switch Bolts
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Bend the lock washer using a flat-bladed screwdriver.

Fig 64: Bending Lock Washer Using Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
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Install range lever in manual valve lever sub assembly.
Tighten range lever nut to specified torque. Refer to COMPONENTS .

Fig 65: Installing Range Lever In Manual Valve Lever Sub Assembly
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Install turbine revolution sensor in transaxle case.
Tighten turbine revolution sensor bolt to specified torque. Refer to COMPONENTS .
NOTE:
- Do not reuse seal bolt.
- Apply ATF to O-ring.
  
  Fig 66: Applying ATF To O-Ring
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Install revolution sensor in transaxle case.
Tighten revolution sensor bolt to specified torque. Refer to COMPONENTS .
NOTE:
- Do not reuse seal bolt.
- Apply ATF to O-ring.
  
  Fig 67: Applying ATF To O-Ring
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Install new O-ring in A/T fluid charging pipe.
NOTE:
- Do not reuse O-ring.
- Apply petroleum jelly to O-ring.
Install A/T fluid charging pipe in transaxle housing.
Install A/T fluid cooler tube.
NOTE: Do not reuse copper washer.
Tighten A/T fluid cooler tube union to specified torque. Refer to COMPONENTS .

Fig 68: Tightening A/T Fluid Cooler Tube Union
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Install air breather hose.
Install A/T fluid level gauge.
Install drain plug in transaxle housing.
Tighten drain plug to specified torque. Refer to COMPONENTS .
NOTE: Do not reuse drain plug gasket.
Install torque converter.

Fig 69: Installing Torque Converter
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Check the dimension of "C".
Dimension "C": 14.0 mm (0.55 in)

CAUTION: If the distance is out of standards, adjust within standards again.

Fig 70: Checking Dimension Of "C"
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