Installation Procedure
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- If the vehicle is equipped with FWD complete the following steps:
- Install the rear transaxle mount bracket (2) to the transaxle.
- Install the bolts (1) securing the rear transaxle mount bracket to the transaxle.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 55 N.m (41 lb ft).
- If the vehicle is equipped with AWD complete the following steps:
- Install the transfer case to the transaxle.
- Install the bolts securing the transfer case to the transaxle.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).
- Install the stub shaft using the J 6125-1B and J 38868 . See Special Tools .
- Install a NEW retaining ring on the stub shaft.
- Raise the transaxle up into the vehicle engine compartment.
- Align and install the transaxle to the engine.
- Install the 4 lower transaxle-to-engine bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 75 N.m (55 lb ft).
- If the vehicle is equipped with AWD complete the following steps:
- Connect the vent hose to the top of the transfer case.
- Install the transfer case mounting bracket. Refer to Transfer Case Bracket Replacement .
- Install the rear propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement .
- Install the intermediate shaft. Refer to Intermediate Shaft Replacement .
- Install the right and left drive shafts to the intermediate shaft and transaxle. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
- Install the frame to the vehicle.
- Install NEW frame-to-body bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 155 N.m (114 lb ft).
- Install the bolt (1) through the rear transaxle mount (3) and transaxle mount bracket (2).
Tighten: Tighten the bolt (1) to 110 N.m (80 lb ft).
- Install the front engine mount. Refer to Engine Front Mount Replacement .
- Turn the crankshaft balancer bolt clockwise to gain access to the torque converter-to-flywheel bolts through the starter motor hole.
- Install the torque converter to flywheel bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).
- Install the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement (LNJ) or Starter Motor Replacement (LY7) .
- Install the engine-to-transaxle brace (3).
- Install the engine-to-transaxle brace bolts (1, 2).
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Install the transaxle oil cooler lines and seals to the transaxle. Refer to Fluid Cooler Pipe Seal Replacement .
- Install the front bumper fascia air deflector. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Replacement .
- Install the right and left lower ball joints to the steering knuckles. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
- Install the right and left stabilizer shaft links to the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
- Install the right and left outer tie rod ends to the steering knuckles. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement .
- Connect the steering intermediate shaft to the steering gear.
- Install a NEW pinch bolt to the steering intermediate shaft.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).
- Install the right and left side engine splash shields. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement .
- Install both front wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the left hand transaxle mount to the vehicle.
- Install the left hand transaxle mount-to-side rail bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 37 N.m (27 lb ft).
- Install the left hand transaxle mount to transaxle bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Remove the engine support fixture.
- Untie the radiator, air conditioning condenser and fan module assembly from the upper radiator support.
- Install the upper 4 transaxle-to-engine bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 75 N.m (55 lb ft).
- Connect the transaxle vent tube.
- Connect the electrical connector (2) to the output speed sensor.
- Install the nut and fuel line retaining clip (1) to the transaxle.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 25 N.m (18 lb in).
- Install the battery negative cable and wire harness ground (1) to the transaxle stud.
- Install the nut (6) securing the battery negative cable and wire harness ground to the transaxle stud.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).
- Connect the electrical connectors (3, 5) to the transaxle range switch.
- Connect the electrical connector (4) from the input speed sensor.
- Install the shift control cable bracket. Refer to Shift Control Cable Bracket Replacement .
- Install the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .
- Fill the transaxle with fluid. Refer to Transmission Fluid Replacement .
- Perform the transmission adaptive learn procedure. Refer to Transmission Adaptive Learn and Transmission Neutral Learn .
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
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IMPORTANT:
Align the reference marks on the flywheel and torque converter.
Fig 17: View Of Transaxle Range Switch Electrical Connector, Input Speed Sensor Electrical Connectors & Components