8. Transaxle Case Assembly

Transaxle Case Assembly

Assembly Procedure

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.




1. Install the speedometer-driven gear bolt and the speedometer-driven gear into the transaxle housing.

Tighten the speedometer-driven gear bolt to 4 Nm (35 lb in).




2. Install the clutch-release bearing guide and the clutch-release bearing.
3. Install the backup lamp switch into the transaxle housing.

Tighten the backup lamp switch to 20 Nm (15 lb ft).




4. Install the differential into the transaxle housing. Refer to Differential Case Assemble 10. Differential Case Assemble.
5. Install the bearing plate, with the shafts attached.
6. Install the bearing plate bolts.

Tighten the bearing plate bolts to 22 Nm (16 lb ft).




7. Install the transaxle cover and the transaxle cover bolts.

* Tighten the bigger transaxle cover bolts to 20 Nm (15 lb ft).
* Tighten the smaller transaxle cover bolts to 15 Nm (11 lb ft).




8. Install the gearshift lever cover and the gearshift lever cover bolts.

Tighten the gearshift lever cover bolts to 22 Nm (16 lb ft).

9. Install the transaxle into the vehicle. Refer to Transmission Replacement Removal and Replacement.