Installation

Automatic Transmission, Installation





Install gearbox
Use fixture 5972.

Lift gearbox, tilting unit slightly backwards.

Align torque converter with carrier plate.

Tighten gearbox in position.

Reattach front exhaust pipe bracket to torque converter housing.

Remove fixture 5972.





Reconnect gear selector lever
Reattach selector rod and reaction arm to lever mounting.

Install locking clips.

NOTE: Fit selector rod with flat washer.





Reconnect gearbox wiring
Reconnect wiring connectors.

Install cable tie at gear selector mounting.





Install gearbox support member
Rebolt support member to side members.

Tighten bump stop. (Ensure that oxygen sensor lead is above member.)





Reconnect transmission oil lines
Reconnect and tighten unions on gearbox.





Tighten torque converter on carrier plate
Finger-tighten all bolts.

Tighten bolts alternately.

Tightening torque 45 Nm (33 ft.lb).





Install reinforcing bracket
Tighten bracket in stages.

Attach bracket first to torque converter housing and

then to cylinder block.

Install ventilation grille.

Install splashguard under engine.





Install propeller shaft
Use socket 5244.

Tighten front and rear universal joints.

Rebolt intermediate bearing to member.





Retighten bolted joint in front of catalytic converter
Install front exhaust pipe bracket.





Remove lifting attachments
Remove tools 5006,5033,5115 and 5186.





Tighten two uppermost bolts on torque converter housing
Reattach front exhaust pipe to bracket.





Connect kickdown cable to throttle pulley
Check cable adjustment.

Replace transmission oil dipstick.

NOTE: See procedure AS for checking/adjustment of kickdown cable.





Check operation
Reconnect battery earth lead.

Check gear selector play in D and N positions. Play should be the same or somewhat less than in p0sitions 1 and 2.

Check transmission oil level.