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TRANSAXLE INSTALLATION cont.





26. Inspect rubber boots for damage and replace part if damaged.
27. Install rear transaxle mount.
28. Install rear transaxle mount-to-frame bolts.
Torque:
Rear Transaxle Mount-to-Frame Bolts: 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.)





29. Install front transaxle mount through bolt.
Torque:
Front Transaxle Mount Through Bolt: 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.)





30. Position gasket on manifold pipe.
31. Position manifold pipe into vehicle.

IMPORTANT: Do not tighten fastener at this time.

32. Install exhaust manifold pipe to exhaust manifold nuts.





33. Install exhaust manifold pipe to exhaust manifold nuts. (Automatic shown, manual similar.)
34. Position gasket between manifold pipe and resonator.
35. Install exhaust manifold pipe to resonator bolts and tighten.
Torque:
Exhaust Manifold-to-Resonator: 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
36. Tighten exhaust manifold pipe to exhaust manifold nuts.
Torque:
Exhaust Manifold Pipe-to-Exhaust Manifold: 30 Nm (25 ft. lbs.)





37. Reattach A/C line clip to front of frame assembly.





38. Install right front lower splash shield.
Torque:
Right Front Lower Splash Shield to Frame Assembly: 5 Nm (44 inch lbs.)

39. Install left front wheel liner push pin to the frame.





40. Install O2 sensor clamp to underbody attachment nut.
Torque: O2 Sensor Clamp-to-Heat Shield: 4 Nm (35 inch lbs.)





41. Connect O2 sensor electrical connector and reattach harness to frame.

NOTICE: Before installing wheels, remove rust or corrosion from wheel mounting surfaces and brake rotors. Failure to do so can cause wheel bolts to loosen in service.

42. Install wheel and tire assemblies onto hub.
43. Install wheel bolts and tighten in a star pattern.
43.1 Hand tighten all five wheel bolts.
43.2 Use a torque wrench to tighten wheel bolts using a star pattern.
Torque:
Wheel Bolts (Initial Torque): 63 Nm (46 ft. lbs.)
43.3 Use a torque wrench to final tighten wheel bolts using a star pattern.
Torque:
Wheel Bolts (Final Torque): 125 Nm (92 ft. lbs.)





44. Install remaining rear transaxle mount-to-frame bolts.
Torque:
Rear Transaxle Mount-to-Frame Bolts: 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.)
45. Install rear transaxle mount through bolt.
Torque:
Rear Transaxle Mount Through Bolt: 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.)
46. Perform vehicle alignment.
47. Lower vehicle.
48. Install upper transaxle-to-engine mounting bolts.
Torque:
Transaxle-to-Engine Bolts: 65 Nm (48 ft. lbs.)
NOTICE: If the transaxle mount is not reinstalled in its original position, it could lead to premature mount wear.





49. Reference alignment marks made during disassembly and install left transaxle mount bolts.
Torque:
Left Transaxle Mount Bolts: 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.)
50. Remove SA9105E engine support bar assembly and J-43405 engine support fixture adapter.