Transmission, Installing

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-- Make sure the alignment sleeves are pressed into the engine flange.

-- See how the plate fits between the engine and transmission. The plate must contact the engine along entire perimeter when pressing lightly against engine using both hands. If it is above the engine, then it is not hooked into the cylinder block correctly.

Further installation is performed in the reverse sequence.

The engine and the transmission must be secured free of tension.

-- Replace all transmission mount bolts.

-- First install all new bolts by hand.

When installing, install the transmission mount bracket to the transmission first. Tighten the bolts to 40 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn.

Adjust the old fit between both bolts using a screwdriver when tightening the bracket bolts to the vehicle. Tighten the two larger bolts to 60 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn.

Tightening specification, transmission to engine. Refer to ENGINE TO TRANSMISSION TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .

-- Adjust the selector lever cable. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE, ADJUSTING .

-- Check the transmission fluid level. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL, CHECKING AND FILLING .

-- Perform a basic setting. To do this:

-- Connect the vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system VAS 5051 and then select "perform basic setting" using the guided function .