Transaxle Installation

MANUAL TRANSAXLE

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal. Perform the following:
^ Adjust the shift cable.
^ Refill the transaxle with fluid.
^ Refill the radiator with engine coolant.
^ Bleed air from the cooling system with the heater valve open.
^ Clean the battery posts and cable terminals with sandpaper, assemble them, and apply grease to prevent corrosion.

1. Lowering the vehicle or lifting up a jack, install the transaxle assembly.

CAUTION: When installing the transaxle assembly, be careful not to damage any surrounding parts or body components.





2. Install the transaxle lower mounting bolts(A).





3. Install drive shaft to transaxle.





4. Install the sub frame.





5. Install the exhaust pipe mounting rubber (A) to the subframe.





6. Connect the power steering return hose (A).





7. Install the rear roll stopper mounting bolt.
8. Install the front roll stopper mounting bolt.
9. Connect the stabilizer bar link.
10. Connect the tie rod end ball joint from the knuckle after removing the split pin.
11. Connect the lower arm assembly from the knuckle.
12. Install the bolt connecting the universal joint and the pinion shaft.
13. Install the under cover (A).





14. Install the two side cover nut (A).





15. Install the transaxle upper mounting bolts from the engine.
16. Install the transaxle mounting support bracket (A).





17. Remove the SST(09200-38001).





18. Install the engine start motor mounting bolts (A).





19. Install the two cable bracket bolts (A).





20. Install the transaxle wire harness connectors and control cable to transaxle.
1) Connect the back lamp switch connector (B).
2) Connect the vehicle speed sensor (A).





3) Install the transaxle control cable (A).





4) Install the clutch release cylinder (A).





5) Install the two bolts (A) of the bracket holding the flexible hose.





6) Install the tube bracket (A) from the transaxle.





21. Install the ground cable to transaxle (A).





22. Install the battery tray(A).





23. Install the intake air hose and air cleaner assembly.
1) Install the air cleaner element and lower cover(C)
2) Connect the ECM connector (A, B).
3) Install the intake air hose and air cleaner upper cover (C).





4) Connect the air cleaner hose (D) from the bleeder hose (B).
5) Connect the air flow sensor connector (A).
24. Install the battery (A) after installing the battery terminal.