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Engine-Automatic Transaxle

Fig 1: Materials specifications
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  1. Install the eight bolts.
    Fig 2: Installing Transmission Bolts
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  2. Install the bolts.
    Fig 3: Installing Bolts
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  3. Using a floor crane, install engine and transaxle as an assembly.
  4. Install the front engine isolator nuts and bolts.
    Fig 4: Installing Front Engine Isolator Nuts And Bolts
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  5. Install the front engine support isolator bolt.
    Fig 5: Installing Front Engine Support Isolator Bolt
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  6. Remove the floor crane.
  7. Connect the fuel line. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEMS .
  8. Connect the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) (9E731) and ground strap.
    Fig 6: Connecting Vehicle Speed Sensor And Ground Strap
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  9. Connect the heater water hoses (18472).
    Fig 7: Connecting Heater Water Hoses
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  10. Connect the fuel charging wiring harness connectors.
    Fig 8: Connecting Fuel Charging Wiring Harness Connectors
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  11. Connect the three vacuum lines.
    Fig 9: Connecting Vacuum Lines
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  12. Connect the generator wiring. For additional information, refer to GENERATOR .
  13. Install the radiator coolant recovery reservoir (8A080). For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  14. Connect the power steering return hose (3A713). For additional information, refer to POWER STEERING .
  15. Connect the cables and brackets.
    Fig 10: Connecting Cables And Brackets
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  16. Connect the accelerator cable (9A758) and the speed control actuator cable (9A825).
    Fig 11: Connecting Accelerator Cable And Speed Control Actuator Cable
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  17. Install the transaxle cooler lines. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .
  18. Install the radiator (8005), fan shroud (8146) and fan motor (8C607) as an assembly. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  19. Connect the fuel charging wiring (9D930) to the transaxle internal wiring harness connector, turbine shaft speed sensor, transaxle range sensor and the heated oxygen sensor connector.
    Fig 12: Connecting Electrical Connectors
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  20. Connect the transaxle shift cable.
    Fig 13: Connecting Transaxle Shift Cable
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  21. Install the bolts.
    Fig 14: Installing Bolts
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  22. Install the air cleaner assembly.
  23. Install the throttle return spring (9B569). For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEMS .
  24. Install the hood.
  25. Install the driveshafts (4602). For additional information, refer to AXLE SHAFTS - FRONT .
  26. Install the front roll restrictor bolts and nuts.
    Fig 15: Installing Front Roll Restrictor Bolts And Nuts
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  27. Install the rear roll restrictor.
    Fig 16: Installing Rear Roll Restrictor
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  28. Install the torque converter nuts.
    Fig 17: Installing Torque Converter Nuts
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  29. Install the torque converter inspection cover.
    Fig 18: Installing Torque Converter Inspection Cover
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  30. Connect the power steering pressure line. For additional information, refer to POWER STEERING .
  31. Connect the lower radiator hose (8286) and heater water hose.
    Fig 19: Connecting Lower Radiator Hose And Heater Water Hose
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  32. Install the A/C compressor (19703). For additional information, refer to COMPRESSOR .
  33. Install the drive belt (8620). For additional information, refer to SPECIFICATIONS & DRIVE BELT ROUTING .
  34. Connect the starter motor wiring. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .
  35. Install the radiator splash shield.
  36. Install a new oil bypass filter (6714).
  37. Install the catalytic converter.
  38. Connect the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) (9F472). For additional information, refer to HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR .
  39. Install the battery tray (10732).
  40. Install the battery (10653).
  41. Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
  42. Fill and bleed the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  43. Fill the transaxle. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .
  44. Fill and bleed the power steering system. For additional information, refer to POWER STEERING .
  45. Charge the A/C system. For additional information, refer to RECOVERY/EVACUATION & RECHARGING .