Installation

***FOR INFORMATION NOT INCLUDED HERE, REFER TO TSB # 309304, DATED JUNE 15 1993***.

1. Lightly lubricate the input shaft splines with lithium grease or equivalent.
2. Position the transaxle on the engine, being careful not to damage any of the clutch components.

NOTE: Check that the large clutch plate is correctly positioned. If necessary, use a wrench on the crankshaft pulley to align the splines of the main shaft to the splines of the clutch disc.

3. Install the lower transaxle to engine mounting bolts, and then install the upper bolts.
4. Torque the M12 bolts to 75 Nm (55 ft lb).
5. Install the small cover plate for the concealed bolt.
6. Install the left rear transaxle mount, but do not fully tighten.
7. Reconnect the drive axles to the transaxle drive flanges. Torque the 8mm 12-point socket head bolts to 45 Nm (33 ft lb).
8. Install and torque the clutch cover bolts to 15 Nm (11 ft lb).
9. Install the left wheelhouse liner with mounting screws and washers.
10. Install the bolts to the right engine mount and install the front transaxle/engine mount, but do not fully tighten.
11. Install the starter. Torque bolts to 60 Nm (44 ft lb).
12. Install the reverse gear/upshift light switch and attach its connector. Torque bolts to 10 Nm (87 in lb). Install the plastic plug in the timing check hole, if applicable.
13. Reinstall the left front wheel and tighten the lug bolts to 110 Nm (81 ft lb).
14. Reconnect the shift mechanism and loosely install the clutch cable to the release lever.
15. Connect the speedometer cable to the transaxle housing.

Engine Support Tool:

16. Remove the engine support from the vehicle.
17. Reconnect the battery negative terminal and the ground strap.
18. Align the engine and transaxle mounts.
19. With the mounts aligned, torque all the bolts and nuts properly, and adjust the clutch pedal freeplay. Clutch Cable
20. Adjust the shifting mechanism. Shift Linkage
21. Refill the transaxle with fluid before starting or towing the vehicle.