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Transaxle INSTALLATION

J2-46parts diagram

Manual transaxle (M/T) installation. Diagram references lettered mount locations A-F.

Installation

  1. 1
    On level ground, raise the vehicle and support it evenly on safety stands.
    Large exploded installation diagram of the transaxle in the engine bay, viewed from the front. Shows the transaxle case, mounting brackets, mounts (A-F lettered locations), the rear crossmember/front member (callout 12), driveshafts, gearshift control cables, the starter/battery tray area, and numerous fasteners. Balloon callouts 1-25 number the installation order. Tightening torques are printed beside nearly every fastener. Notes mark GASKET NEW, CLIP NEW, COTTER PIN NEW, and oil-application points (MOLYBDENUM SULFIDE, OIL).
  2. 2
    Install in the order shown in the figure, referring to Installation Note.
  3. 3
    Add the specified amount and type of transaxle oil. (Refer to page J2-7.)
  4. 4
    Warm up the engine and transaxle, inspect for oil leakage, and check transaxle operation.
Boltmultiple locations
7.9-10.7N·m {80-110 kgf-cm, 70-95 in-lbf}
Bolt
19-25N·m {1.9-2.6 m-kg, 14-18 ft-lbf}3.0-5.8N·m {30-60 kgf-cm, 27-52 in-lbf}
Boltmultiple locations
38-51N·m {3.8-5.3 m-kg, 28-38 ft-lbf}16-22N·m {1.6-2.3 m-kg, 12-16 ft-lbf}
Bolt
43-55N·m {4.3-5.8 m-kg, 32-41 ft-lbf}43-58N·m {4.4-6.0 m-kg, 32-43 ft-lbf}43-61N·m {4.3-6.3 m-kg, 32-45 ft-lbf}44-60N·m {4.4-6.2 m-kg, 32-44 ft-lbf}
Boltcallout 25
89-117N·m {9.0-12.0 m-kg, 66-86 ft-lbf}
Bolt
28-40N·m {2.8-4.1 m-kg, 21-29 ft-lbf}67-93N·m {6.8-9.5 m-kg, 50-68 ft-lbf}
Boltmultiple locations
68-99N·m {6.9-10.1 m-kg, 50-73 ft-lbf}
Boltfront member, callout 12
94-127N·m {9.5-12.9 m-kg, 69-93 ft-lbf}
Boltlocation D
9.9-11.7N·m {100-120 kgf-cm, 87-104 in-lbf}
Boltmultiple locations
64-89N·m {6.5-9.1 m-kg, 48-65 ft-lbf}

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