Manual Transmission Assembly: Installation

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Set the release fork, release bearing and release shaft to the transmission. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Release Bearing and Lever.>
Replace the front differential side retainer oil seal. <Ref. to REPLACEMENT , Differential Side Retainer Oil Seal.>
NOTE: Be sure to replace the differential side oil seal after the procedure of removing front drive shaft from transmission.
Strike and bend the transmission hanger of transmission rear with a rubber hammer etc. so that it gets in contact with the transmission case.
CAUTION: Do not apply extra overload or impact to the transmission case.

Fig 1: Removing Front Drive Shaft From Transmission
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Install the transmission cushion rubber to the transmission, and tighten the bolt (A).
Install the transmission cushion rubber to the center crossmember, and temporarily tighten the nut (B).
Tightening torque:

Bolt (A)

35 N.m (3.6 kgf-m, 25.8 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Cushion Rubber, Center Crossmember And Nut
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Install the transmission onto the engine.
Tighten the bolts and nuts which hold the lower side of transmission to the engine.
NOTE:
- Make sure that the main shaft spline is completely inserted.
- Make sure that the rear end of the engine is set low.
Tightening torque:

50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)

Fig 3: Locating Lower Side Of Transmission Gasket Bolts And Nuts
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Loosen the turnbuckle of ST to return the engine to its original position.

Fig 4: Turning ST
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Move the transmission to the right side of the vehicle, and attach the joint COMPL, stay bolts and reverse check cable.
Tightening torque:

T1: 12 N.m (1.2 kgf-m, 8.9 ft-lb)

T2: 32 N.m (3.3 kgf-m, 23.6 ft-lb)

Fig 5: Identifying Reverse Check Cable And Stay Bolts
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Tighten the mounting bolts for front crossmember and rear crossmember.
Tighten the transmission cushion rubber mounting nut.
Tightening torque:

T1: 35 N.m (3.6 kgf-m, 25.8 ft-lb)

T2: 70 N.m (7.1 kgf-m, 51.6 ft-lb)

T3: 140 N.m (14.3 kgf-m, 103 ft-lb)

Fig 6: Identifying Front/Rear Crossmember Mounting Bolts
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Lower the vehicle.
Install the starter. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Starter.>
Tighten the bolts which hold the upper side of the transmission to the engine.
Tightening torque:

50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
Make sure that the release bearing is completely inserted.
NOTE:
- Push the release fork towards the operating cylinder side until a clicking sound is heard. Pull the release fork towards the engine side. If the release fork is not in contact with the case, the setting is complete.
- Confirm that the boot cover is set securely.
Fig 7: Locating Boot Cover
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Install the pitching stopper bracket, return spring bracket, and transmission radio ground cable.
Tightening torque:

41 N.m (4.2 kgf-m, 30.2 ft-lb)
Install the pitching stopper. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Transmission Mounting System.>
Install the return spring.
Install the clutch operating cylinder.
Tightening torque:

41 N.m (4.2 kgf-m, 30.2 ft-lb)

NOTE: Check that the clutch hose is routed properly. 20) Install the starter assembly. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Starter.>
Install the transmission radio ground terminal.
Install the secondary air combination valve. <Ref. to SECONDARY AIR COMBINATION VALVE LH , INSTALLATION, Secondary Air Combination Valve.>
Connect the following harness connectors, then attach the engine hanger rear.

Fig 8: Identifying Rear Oxygen Sensor Connector
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Lift up the vehicle.
Set the ST to side retainer.
ST 28399SA010 OIL SEAL PROTECTOR
Install the front drive shaft into the transmission.
NOTE: Replace the circlip of drive shaft with a new part.
Install the front drive shaft into transmission, remove the ST and insert the drive shaft securely.
ST 28399SA010 OIL SEAL PROTECTOR
Install the ball joint of the front arm.
Tightening torque:

50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
Install the front stabilizer link.
Tightening torque:

45 N.m (4.6 kgf-m, 33.2 ft-lb)

NOTE: Use a new self-locking nut.
Install the propeller shaft. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Propeller Shaft.>
Install the heat shield cover.
Tightening torque:

18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
Install the center exhaust pipe. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Center Exhaust Pipe.>
Fill the transmission gear oil. <Ref. to REPLACEMENT , Transmission Gear Oil.>
Install the transmission under cover.
Install the intercooler. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Intercooler.>
Connect the battery ground terminal.