Transmission Installation

Transmission Installation





1. Install the transmission rear mount (A).
2. Check the two dowel pins are installed in the clutch housing.





3. Apply super high temp urea grease (P/N 08798-9002) to the release fork (A), the release hanger (B), and the release bearing guide (C). Install the release fork into the opening in the clutch housing.





4. Pull the release fork (A) out until it stops, then wedge a shop towel (B) between the release fork and clutch housing to hold the release fork in place.
5. Place the transmission on a transmission jack, and raise it to the engine level.





6. Install the three upper transmission mounting bolts.





7. Install the wire harness (A) to the transmission, then connect the pickup sensor connector (B).





8. Raise the transmission, then install the three transmission rear mount bolts.





9. Place a floor jack under the front subframe and the engine mounting stiffener, and raise it to the frame.
10. Tighten the four mounting bolts, and install the two center mounting bolts.





11. Install the five lower transmission mounting bolts.
12. Remove the shop towel, and install the release fork onto the release hanger.








13. Apply super high urea grease (P/N 08798-9002) to the end of the slave cylinder push rod (A). Install the slave cylinder (B) and the release fork boot (C).





14. Install the four shift boot holder mounting bolts.
15. Install the propeller shaft.





16. Install the gasket (A), exhaust manifold (B), and the exhaust manifold bracket (C).





17. Install the gaskets (A) and Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) (B).





18. Install the wire harness (A) onto the transmission, then connect the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) (B), Secondary Heated Oxygen Sensor (Secondary HO2S) (C), and the back-up light switch (D) connectors.





19. Install the intake manifold bracket (A) lower mounting bolt, then install the wire harness (B) on the intake manifold bracket.





20. Reconnect the torque sensor 3P connector (A), and install the wire harness clamp (B).
21. Reconnect the 2P connector (C) to the steering gearbox (D).





22. Install the splash shield.





23. Connect the TDC1 (A) and TDC2 (B) sensor connectors.





24. Install the upper intake manifold bracket mounting bolt (A) and upper starter motor mounting bolt (E). Connect the hose (C) to the suction valve.





25. Install the heat shield.





26. Install the exhaust manifold cover.





27. Install the A/C compressor, then connect the 1P connector.
28. Install the alternator and the alternator-compressor belt.





29. Connect the steering joint (A) by aligning the reference marks (B).





30. Install the air cleaner housing assembly.





31. Install the shift lever spring and the shift lever.





32. Install the shift boot and the boot holder.
33. Install the center console.





34. Install the shift lever knob, and tighten the locknut.
35. Install the battery. Connect the positive (+) cable first, then the negative (-) cable to the battery.
36. Check the transmission fluid.
37. Test-drive the vehicle.
38. Check the clutch operation.
39. Check the transmission for noise and smooth operation.
40. Check the front wheel alignment (camber angle, caster angle, and front toe).