Installation - Transaxle

Transaxle









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All vehicles

1. NOTE: Due to packaging requirements, the correct bolt must be used at the damper locations.

NOTE: The damper contains a clutch which is designed to slip briefly during vehicle operation. It is essential that no grease, oil or cleaning solvents be allowed to contaminate the slip clutch. Do not use grease on transmission input shaft. Should the damper become contaminated, it must be replaced.

Install the transaxle damper.

- Tighten to 29 Nm (21 lb-ft).





2. NOTE: When positioning the engine to the transaxle, care must be taken to maintain alignment of the damper spline with the transaxle input shaft.

NOTE: Transaxle removed from view for clarity.

NOTE: If installing a new transaxle, install the lower insulator bracket and bolts.
- Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).

Using the Heavy Duty Floor Crane and Spreader Bar, position the engine and transaxle together. Install the 6 transaxle-to-engine bolts.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).





3. Connect the high voltage wiring harness electrical connector.





4. Using the Heavy Duty Floor Crane and Spreader Bar, position the engine and transaxle onto the Powertrain Lift.

5. NOTE: Due to the weight of the transaxle, special care should be taken to mount the powertrain securely to the Powertrain Lift.

Using the Universal Adapter Brackets, secure the engine to the Powertrain Lift.





6. Raise the engine and transaxle into the vehicle.

7. Install the upper insulator.

1. Tighten the nuts to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).

2. Tighten the through bolt to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).





8. Install the upper insulator bracket.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).





9. Install the 3 engine mount bracket nuts.
- Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).





10. Install the engine mount bracket bolt.
- Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).





11. Using the Powertrain Lift, raise the subframe into position.





12. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

Install the 2 subframe nuts.

- Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).





13. NOTE: When installing the subframe bolts, make sure both of the subframe bolts are fully engaged in their cage nuts before tightening to specification.

NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

Tighten the 2 subframe bolts.

- Tighten to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).





14. Install the rear roll restrictor, bracket and bolts.
- Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).





15. Connect the steering column coupling to the steering gear and install the new steering column coupling pinch bolt.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).





16. Install the rear insulator.





17. Install the 2 rear insulator studs.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).





18. Install the 2 rear insulator nuts and 1 rear insulator bolt.
- Tighten nuts and bolt to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).





19. Install the rear insulator through bolt.
- Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).





20. Install the 2 transaxle-to-engine bolts.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).





21. Install the 2 transaxle-to-engine bolts.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).





22. Install the engine support crossmember.
- Tighten the 2 bolts to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).

- Tighten the new nut to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).





23. Install the rear roll restrictor-to-crossmember through bolt.
- Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).





24. Install the lower insulator through bolt.
- Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).





25. Connect the lower radiator hose to the radiator.





26. Install the A/C compressor and connect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).





27. Install the auxiliary coolant pump and connect the electrical connector.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).





28. Position the MECS pump and the ground strap. Install the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).





29. Connect the MECS pump electrical connector and attach the harness retainer.





30. Install the wiring harness fasteners, the transaxle ground cable and nut.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).





31. Connect the selector lever cable.
- Install the selector lever cable bracket and the 2 nuts finger-tight.

- Attach the selector lever cable to the manual control lever.





32. Position the control lever between the 2 casting ribs on the transaxle case.





33. Place the gear selector lever in the D position.

34. Tighten the selector lever cable bracket nuts to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).

35. To verify the correct selector lever cable adjustment, observe the selector lever on the transaxle while an assistant moves the selector lever into each range position ending in the D position.

36. Install the transaxle control snow shield.
- Tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).





37. NOTE: If installing a new transaxle, tighten transaxle coolant tube fittings to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).

Connect the transaxle coolant hoses.





38. Connect the transaxle coolant temperature sensor electrical connector and pin-type retainer.





39. Position the DC-to-DC converter in place and install the 3 nuts.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).





40. Connect the DC-to-DC converter electrical connector and 2 wire harness retainer (1 shown).





41. Connect the coolant vent hose.





42. Connect the 2 low voltage electrical connectors and the engine harness-to-body harness retainer.





43. Connect the transaxle harness electrical connector and install the stud bolt.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).





44. Connect the selector lever cable fastener to the intake manifold.





45. Install the selector lever cable fasteners on the transaxle stud bolts.





46. Connect the upper Evaporative Emission (EVAP) tube quick connect coupling to the purge valve.





47. Connect the engine control harness electrical connector.





48. If equipped, connect the block heater electrical connector.
- Attach the harness retainer clips.





49. Connect the PCM electrical connector.
- Position the harness and install the nut.
- Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).





50. Connect the brake booster vacuum hose to the brake booster.





51. Connect the upper radiator coolant hose.





52. Connect the heater hoses to the heater core.





All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles

53. Position the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) in place and install the 4 bolts.
- Tighten to 45 Nm (33 lb-ft).





54. Connect the PTU vent hose.





55. Install the PTU heat shield and the bolts.
- Tighten to 14 Nm (124 lb-in).





56. Position the PTU-to-engine support bracket and install the bolts.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).





57. Install the exhaust bracket bolts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).





58. Install the driveshaft.

All vehicles

59. Install the LH halfshaft and intermediate shaft.

60. NOTE: RH side shown, LH similar.

Connect the RH and LH suspension.

1. Position the tie-rod end and install the retaining nut.
- Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).

2. Connect the stabilizer bar link and install the nut.
- Tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).





61. Install the RH brake hose retainer and the ABS sensor bolt.
- Tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).





62. Install the LH brake hose retainer and the ABS sensor bolt.
- Tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).





63. Install the catalytic converter inlet pipe and install the nuts.





64. Remove the catalytic converter inlet pipe-to-converter nuts.





65. Install the lateral support crossmember and the bolts.
- Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).





66. Install the front wheels and tires.

67. Connect the fuel supply tube.





68. Install the accessory drive belt.

69. Install the engine coolant degas bottle.

70. Install the battery tray.

71. Install the engine ACL.

72. Enable the vehicle high voltage electrical system. For additional information, refer to Hybrid Drive Systems.

73. Reset the Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS).

74. Fill and bleed the motor electronics cooling system.

75. Fill and bleed the cooling system.

76. Fill the transaxle. For additional information, refer to Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill. Procedures