AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE INSTALLATION[LA4AX-EL (CD4E)]

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1.  Inspect the installation depth of the torque converter.

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Caution

•  The torque converter hub must be fully seated into the oil pump drive gear.

(1)  Set a straight edge on the transaxle converter housing.

(2)  Inspect the clearance between the straight edge and the pilot hub.

2.  Lubricate the torque converter pilot hub with the grease.

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3.  Position the transaxle in place.

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Caution

•  Be careful so that the torque converter does not fall down.

4.  Move the transaxle complete toward the engine complete and install the bolt.

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5.  Install the bolt.

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6.  Install the bolts.

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7.  Remove the transaxle jack.

8.  Install the oil hose.

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9.  Install the following parts.

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(1)  Install the oil pipe.

(2)  Install the bolt.

(3)  Connect the OSS sensor connector.

(4)  Connect the TSS sensor connector.

10.  Install four torque converter mounting nuts.

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11.  Install the access cover.

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12.  Lower the vehicle.

13.  Raise the transaxle enough to install the cross brace.

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14.  Lift up the vehicle.

15.  Install the cross brace.

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16.  Install the bracket and tighten bolt.

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17.  Install the bolts.

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18.  Install the transfer vent tube.

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19.  Install the propeller shaft and install the four rear propeller shaft bolts.

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20.  Install the propeller shaft center bearing nuts.

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21.  Install the GND strap bolt.

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22.  Install the front propeller shaft bolts.

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23.  Install the exhaust pipe and connect the exhaust pipe flange.

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24.  Connect the front flange.

25.  Install the exhaust pipe.

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(1)  Install the pipe and install the nuts.

(2)  Install the rubber hanger.

26.  Install the cross brace.

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27.  Install the drive shaft component (LH). (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

28.  Install the drive shaft (RH) and joint shaft component. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.) (See JOINT SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)

Caution

•  Align the mounting bracket studs and the joint shaft bearing bracket holes with the marks made during removal.

29.  Install the generator dynamic damper.

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30.  Install the two splash shields.

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31.  Install both front wheels. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

32.  Lower the vehicle.

33.  Lower the engine onto the engine mount (RH).

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34.  Install the bolt for the No.3 engine mount.

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35.  Install the No.1engine mount.

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36.  Install the No.4 engine mount

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37.  Install the EGR pipe. (See EGR PIPE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)

38.  Install the bolt.

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39.  Remove the SSTs.

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40.  Install the vent tube.

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41.  Connect the connectors to the valve cover.

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42.  Install the power steering pressure hose bracket.

43.  Install the starter and install the bolt.

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44.  Install the starter wiring harness connector.

45.  Install the thermostat housing. (See THERMOSTAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)

46.  Install the ground wiring harness.

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47.  Install the selector cable and bracket.

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48.  Connect the selector cable.

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49.  Connect the wiring harness.

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50.  Install the wiring harness bracket spacer.

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51.  Install the wiring harness bracket and connect the transaxle wiring harness connector.

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52.  Connect the HO2S sensor connectors.

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53.  Connect the TR switch connector.

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54.  Align the TR switch using the SST.

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Note

•  In some cases, the TR switch needs to be aligned during installation.

55.  Install the air cleaner component.

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56.  Install the air hose and air cleaner cover.

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57.  Connect the crankcase vent hose and MAF sensor connector.

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58.  Verify that there is no blockage or kinks, and the vent hose routing is correct.

59.  Install the battery and battery tray. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)

60.  Connect the negative battery cable.

Note

•  If the battery has been disconnected then reconnected, the vehicle may need to be driven 160 km {100 miles} or more for the PCM to relearn the control strategy.

61.  Add the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT[AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)