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AT Brace Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE





1. Disconnect the negative battery ground cable.

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove the right front tire and wheel.
4. Remove the transaxle brace bolts.
5. Remove the transaxle brace.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE





1. Install the transaxle brace.
2. Hand start the bolts to the engine and to the transaxle.
3. Install the transaxle brace bolts to the transaxle.
^ Tighten the transaxle brace bolts to the transaxle to 43 Nm (32 ft. lbs.).

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the transaxle brace bolts to the engine.
^ Tighten the transaxle brace bolts to the engine to 63 Nm (46 ft. lbs.).

5. Install the right front tire and wheel.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Connect the battery ground (negative) cable.

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