Installation Special Tool(s) | Adapter for 303-290-A (Support Leg) 303-290A-03A | | Support Bar, Engine 303-290A | | Adapters for 303-290 303-290A-01 | | Engine Lifting Chains (Part of Spreader Bar) 303-D089 (D93P-6001-A3) or equivalent | | Alignment Gauge, TR Sensor 307-351 (T97L-70010-A) | | Retainer, Torque Converter 307-346 (T97T-7902-A) | Materials Name Specification MERCON(R) V Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-5-QM (or XT-5-QMC) (US); CXT-5-LM12 (Canada) MERCON(R) V Multi-Purpose Grease XG-4 and/or XL-5 ESB-M1C93-B NOTE:Carry out the transmission fluid cooler flow test if the transaxle is being overhauled or installing a new or remanufactured transaxle. For additional information, refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler in this section. All vehicles | -
Install the mount bracket. - Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
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Lubricate the torque converter pilot hub with grease. | | -
Install the special tool. | | -
Position the transaxle in place. | | -
Once the transaxle is in place, prior to bolting it to the engine, remove the special tool. | | -
Move the transaxle assembly toward the engine assembly and install the bolt. - Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
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Install the transaxle bolt. - Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
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Install the lower transaxle bolts. - Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
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Install 4 new torque converter nuts. - Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
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Install the access cover. | | -
Install the transmission fluid cooler tube. - Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
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Install the output shaft speed (OSS) sensor. - Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
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Install the fluid cooler tube. - Connect the OSS sensor.
- Connect the turbine shaft speed (TSS) sensor (white connector).
- Install the fluid cooler tube.
- Install the fluid cooler bolt.
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Raise the transaxle enough to install the lower cross brace. | | -
Install the rear transaxle mount bolt. - Tighten to 120 Nm (89 lb-ft).
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Vehicles not equipped with a power transfer unit (PTU), install the dampener. | | -
Install the rear transaxle mount and install the bolt. - Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
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Install the PTU bolts. - Tighten to 45 Nm (33 lb-ft).
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Connect the electrical connectors to the lower mount bracket. | | -
Install the cross brace and the rear nut. - Tighten to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).
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Install the 2 bolts for the brace. - Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
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Install the bolt for the mount. - Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
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Install the bracket. - Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
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For vehicles equipped with a PTU, connect the rear driveshaft to the PTU. Install the PTU bolts. - Tighten to 37 Nm (27 lb-ft).
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Install the exhaust pipe and connect the exhaust pipe flange. - Tighten to 29 Nm (21 lb-ft).
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Connect the front flange. - Tighten to 29 Nm (21 lb-ft).
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Install the exhaust pipe. - Install the rubber hanger.
- Install the exhaust pipe and install the bolts.
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Install the cross brace. - Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
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Install the intermediate shaft. | | -
Install the intermediate shaft retaining nuts. - Tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
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Reconnect the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) sensor wire to the oil pan bolt studs and connect the connector. | | -
Install the generator shield and install the bolt. - Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
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Install the retainer for the generator shield. | | -
Install the LH and RH halfshafts in the transaxle. | | -
Connect the LH suspension. - Install the lower ball joint into the knuckle and install the bolt.
- Install the tie-rod end retaining nut.
- Install a new tie-rod end nut cotter pin.
- Connect the sway bar link.
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Connect the RH suspension. - Install the lower ball joint into the knuckle and install the bolt.
- Install the tie-rod end retaining nut.
- Install a new tie-rod end nut cotter pin.
- Connect the sway bar link.
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Install the LH splash shield and the 7 retainers. | | -
Install the RH splash shield and the 7 retainers. | | -
Lower the engine onto the RH engine mount. | | -
Install the bolt for the RH engine mount. - Tighten to 120 Nm (89 lb-ft).
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Tighten the LH upper transaxle mount assembly. - Tighten the 4 nuts for the bracket.
- Install the through bolt.
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Install the upper transaxle retaining bolts. - Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
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Remove the special tools. | | -
Remove the special tools. | | -
Remove the special tools. | | -
Connect the electrical connectors together and then connect them to the upper intake manifold. | | -
Install the starter motor and install the bolts. - Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
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Install the ground cable. - Tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
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Install the starter motor solenoid harness connector. - Install the starter motor solenoid battery nut.
- Install the starter motor solenoid nut.
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Install the shift cable and the bracket. - Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
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Connect the shift cable to the manual lever. | | -
Connect the wire harness to the battery hold-down bracket. | AWD vehicles | -
Connect the evaporative emissions (EVAP) and PTU vent hose to the transmission filler tube bracket. | All vehicles | -
Install the main control cover vent tube. | | -
Position the bracket in place and install the nut. Connect the transaxle harness connector. - Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
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Connect the transmission range (TR) sensor. | | -
NOTE:If installing an exchange transaxle, the digital TR sensor must be aligned. Using the special tool, align the digital TR sensor. - Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
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Install the air cleaner as an assembly. - Install the air cleaner assembly.
- Connect the air intake tube.
- Install the retaining bolt.
- Install the breather tube.
- Connect the mass air flow (MAF) sensor electrical connector.
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NOTE:Before installing the battery tray, check the vent tube hose for any obstructions, kinks or incorrect routing position. | | -
Fill the transaxle with clean automatic transmission fluid. | | -
Check the fluid level and correct as necessary. | |