Transmission Installation

Automatic Transmission Assembly

INSTALLATION
1. Replace the differential side oil seal with a new one.
2. Install the rear cushion rubber to the transmission.
Tightening torque: 39 Nm (4.0 kgf-m, 29 ft. lbs.)
3. Install the ST to the converter case.

ST 498277200 STOPPER SET:

4. Install the transmission onto the engine.
1. Lift-up the transmission gradually using transmission jack.





2. Insert the stud bolt on the engine side into the transmission bolt hole.
3. While lowering the transmission jack gradually, turn the screw of engine support, and then tilt the engine forward to join them together.
5. Install the transmission rear crossmember.
Tightening torque:
T1: 35 Nm (3.6 kgf-m, 26 ft. lbs.)
T2: 70 Nm (7.1 kgf-m, 51 ft. lbs.)





6. Remove the transmission jack.
7. Tighten the bolts and nuts which hold lower side of transmission to engine.
Tightening torque: 50 Nm (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft. lbs.)





8. Tighten the bolt of the housing cover.
9. Lower the lift.
10. Connect the engine and transmission.
1. Remove the ST from converter case.

NOTE: When removing the ST, be careful not to drop it into converter case.
ST 498277200 STOPPER SET

2. Tighten the bolts which hold the right upper side of the transmission to engine.
Tightening torque: 50 Nm (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft. lbs.)





11. Install the torque converter clutch assembly to the drive plate.
1. Tighten the bolts which hold torque converter clutch assembly to the drive plate.
2. Tighten all the bolts by gradually rotating the crank sprocket to the same direction as the engine rotates.
Tightening torque: 25 Nm (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft. lbs.)





3. Fit the plug to service hole.
12. Install the starter.
13. Remove the ST.





14. Install the pitching stopper bracket.
Tightening torque: 41 Nm (4.2 kgf-m, 30.4 ft. lbs.)
15. Install the throttle body.
16. Attach the pitching stopper.
Tightening torque:
T1: 50 Nm (5.1 kgf-m, 37 ft. lbs.)
T2: 58 Nm (5.9 kgf-m, 43 ft. lbs.)





17. Lift-up the vehicle.
18. Replace the circlip of the front drive shaft with a new one.
19. Apply grease to the oil seal lip.
20. Install the ST to side retainer.

ST 28399SA010 OIL SEAL PROTECTOR:

21. Align the spline portion of front drive shaft with the serration of the differential bevel gear to insert, and remove the ST.
ST 28399SA010 OIL SEAL PROTECTOR
22. Insert the front drive shaft into transmission securely by pressing the front housing.





23. Connect the ball joint to the front housing.
24. Tighten the attachment bolts.
Tightening torque: 49 Nm (5.0 kgf-m, 36 ft. lbs.)





25. Attach the stabilizer link to the transverse link.
Tightening torque: 45 Nm (4.6 kgf-m, 33.2 ft. lbs.)





26. Install the shift select cable onto select lever.
27. Connect the ATF cooler hoses to the pipe.





28. Install the ATF level gauge guide.
29. Install the propeller shaft.
30. Install the heat shield cover. (If equipped)
31. Install the rear exhaust pipe and muffler assembly.
32. Install the front and center exhaust pipe. (Non-turbo model)
33. Install the center exhaust pipe. (Turbo model)
34. Install the under cover.
35. Lower the lift.
36. Install the ATF level gauge.





37. Connect the following connectors.
1. Transmission harness connectors
2. Transmission ground terminal
38. Install the air cleaner case stay. (Non-turbo model)
Tightening torque: 16 Nm (1.6 kgf-m, 11.6 ft. lbs.)
39. Install the air intake chamber. (Non-turbo model)
40. Install the intercooler. (Turbo model)
41. Connect the ground cable to the battery.
42. Pour ATF from the oil charger pipe.
43. Check the ATF level.
44. Lower the vehicle from lift.
45. Check the select lever operation.
46. Execute the learning control promotion.
47. Perform the road test.