On-Vehicle Service
Automatic Transmission Brace ReplacementRemoval Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the right front tire and wheel.
3. Remove the right engine splash shield.
4. Remove the transaxle brace bolts.
5. Remove the transaxle brace.
Installation Procedure
1. Position the transaxle brace to transaxle and engine.
2. Hand start the bolts to the engine.
3. Hand start the bolts to the transaxle.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
4. Install the brace bolts to the engine.
^ Tighten the brace bolts to 43 Nm (32 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the brace bolts to the transaxle.
^ Tighten the brace bolts to 43 Nm (32 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the right engine splash shield.
7. Install the right front tire and wheel.
8. Lower the vehicle.