(Part 2 of 2)

Transaxle Installation-3.0L Continued (Part 2 of 2)





32. Reconnect the HO2S sensor wire to the oil pan bolt studs and connect the connector.





33. Install the generator shield and install the bolt.
^ Tighten to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).





34. Install the retainer for the generator shield.
35. Install the LH and RH halfshafts in the transaxle.





36. Connect the LH suspension.
1 Install the lower ball joint into the knuckle and install the bolt.
^ Tighten to 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs.).
2 Install the tie rod end retaining nut.
^ Tighten to 55 Nm (52 ft. lbs.).
3 Install a new tie rod end nut cotter pin.
4 Connect the sway bar link.
^ Tighten to 43 Nm (32 ft. lbs.).





37. Connect the RH suspension.
1 Install the lower ball joint into the knuckle and install the bolt.
^ Tighten to 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs.).
2 Install the tie rod end retaining nut.
^ Tighten to 55 Nm (52 ft. lbs.).
3 Install a new tie rod end nut cotter pin.
4 Connect the sway bar link.
^ Tighten to 43 Nm (32 ft. lbs.).





38. Install the LH splash shield and the 7 retainers.





39. Install the RH splash shield and the 7 retainers.





40. Lower the engine onto the RH engine mount.





41. Install the bolt for the RH engine mount.
^ Tighten to 120 Nm (89 ft. lbs.).





42. Install the LH upper transaxle mount assembly.
1 Install the 4 nuts for the bracket.
^ Tighten to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
2 Install the through bolt.
^ Tighten to 103 Nm (76 ft. lbs.).





43. Install the upper transaxle retaining bolts.
^ Tighten to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).





44. Remove the special tools.





45. Remove the special tools.





46. Remove the special tools.





47. Connect the electrical connectors together and then connect them to the upper intake manifold.





48. Install the starter motor and install the bolts.
^ Tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).





49. Install the ground cable.
^ Tighten to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).





50. Install the starter motor harness connector.
1 Install the large nut.
^ Tighten to 10 Nm (89 ft. lbs.).
2 Install the small nut.
^ Tighten to 7 Nm (62 ft. lbs.).





51. Install the shift cable and the bracket.
^ Tighten to 19 Nm (14 ft. lbs.).





52. Connect the shift cable to the manual lever.





53. Connect the wire harness to the battery hold-down bracket.





54. Connect the EVAP and PTO vent hose to the transmission filler tube bracket.





55. Install the main control cover vent tube.





56. Position the bracket in place and install the nut. Connect the transaxle harness connector.
^ Tighten to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).





57. Connect the Transmission Range (TR) sensor.





58. NOTE: If installing an exchange transaxle, the digital TR sensor must be aligned.

Using the special tool, align the digital TR sensor.
^ Tighten to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).





59. Install the air cleaner as an assembly.
1 Install the air cleaner assembly.
2 Connect the air intake tube.
3 Install the retaining bolt.
^ Tighten to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
4 Install the breather tube.
5 Connect the Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor electrical connector.

60. NOTE: Before installing the battery tray, check the vent tube hose for any obstructions, kinks or incorrect routing position.

Install the battery tray.
61. Fill the transaxle with clean automatic transmission fluid.
62. Check the fluid level and correct as necessary.