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Transaxle Installation Notes (stabilizer link, tie-rod end, change control rod, back-up switch)

J2-49prose procedure

Manual transaxle (M/T) installation notes and post-installation road test.

Stabilizer control link
431 - 588N·m

Tie-rod end

  1. 1
    Install the locknut.
    Drawing of the front hub/knuckle with the tie-rod end connected; the locknut and cotter pin location are shown.
  2. 2
    Secure the locknut by using a new cotter pin.
Tie-rod end locknut
422 - 549N·m

Change control rod and extension bar

  1. 1
    Install the extension bar to the transaxle.
    Drawing of the change control rod and extension bar connected to the transaxle shift mechanism; labels EXTENSION BAR and CHANGE CONTROL ROD point to the two linkage parts.
  2. 2
    Install the change control rod to the transaxle.
Extension bar
373 - 500N·m
Change control rod
157 - 216N·m

Back-up light switch connector

  1. 1
    Install the back-up light switch connector and the bracket for the ground terminals.
    Drawing of the transaxle area showing the back-up light switch connector, the bracket for the ground terminals, and the harness routing.
  2. 2
    Connect the back-up light switch connector.
  3. 3
    Connect the ground terminals.
Ground terminal
157 - 216N·m

After warming-up the engine, do the following.

Check the amount of oil.

Conduct a road test

  1. 1
    No abnormal noise in each shift position.
  2. 2
    Smooth shift change is possible.
  3. 3
    Transaxle does not jump out of gear.
  4. 4
    Speedometer operates correctly.
  5. 5
    Back-up lights operate correctly.

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