Removal and Installation: Installation

Installation in the reverse order of removal.

• Refer to the following when installing rear extension assembly.
  • Apply recommended sealant (Genuine Anaerobic Liquid Gasket or equivalent) to rear extension assembly as shown, below. Refer to Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants .

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    Sealant starting point and end-point (A)	: Start and finish point shall be in the center of two bolts.
    Overlap width of sealant starting point and end-point (B)	: 3 - 5 mm (0.12 - 0.20 in)
    Sealant width (C)	: 1.0 - 2.0 mm (0.04 - 0.08 in)
    Sealant height (C)	: 0.4 - 1.0 mm (0.016 - 0.04 in)

    CAUTION: Completely remove all moisture, oil and old sealant, etc. from the transmission case and rear extension assembly mounting surfaces.
  • Tighten rear extension assembly bolts (A) and (B) to the specified torque.

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    (1)	: Bracket
    (A)	: Bolt
    (B)	: Self-sealing bolt

• Fill with ATF after installation. Refer to Changing .

- Install front cross member assembly (1) using bolts and nuts, then tighten nuts (A) to specification in the sequence as shown, below.

Fig 1: Front Cross Member Assembly Bolt Tightening Sequence

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- Install rear diagonal cross member bolts, then tighten bolts to specification in sequence as shown, below (Non-XD Models).

Fig 2: Rear Diagonal Cross Member Bolt Tightening Sequence

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