Transmission Assembly: Assembly

As shown in the figure, use a drift [22 mm (0.87 in) dia. commercial service tool] to drive manual shaft oil seals into the transmission case until it is flush.
CAUTION:
- Do not reuse manual shaft oil seals.
- Apply ATF to manual shaft oil seals.
  
  Fig 1: Installing Manual Shaft Oil Seals
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Install detent spring and spacer in transmission case. Tighten detent spring and spacer bolt to the specified torque.

Fig 2: Identifying Detent Spring And Spacer
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Install manual shaft to transmission case.

Fig 3: Installing Manual Shaft To Transmission Case
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Install parking rod to manual plate.

Fig 4: Installing Parking Rod To Manual Plate
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Install manual plate (with parking rod) to manual shaft.

Fig 5: Installing Manual Plate (With Parking Rod) To Manual Shaft
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Install retaining pin into the manual plate and manual shaft.
1. Fit pinhole of the manual plate to pinhole of the manual shaft with a pin punch.
2. Use a hammer to tap the retaining pin into the manual plate.
  CAUTION: Drive retaining pin to 2 ± 0.5 mm (0.08 ± 0.020 in) over the manual plate.
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Retaining Pin, Manual Plate And Manual Shaft
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Install retaining pin into the transmission case and manual shaft.
1. Fit pinhole of the transmission case to pinhole of the manual shaft with a pin punch.
2. Use a hammer to tap the retaining pin into the transmission case.
  CAUTION: Drive retaining pin to 5 ± 1 mm (0.20 ± 0.04 in) over the transmission case.
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Retaining Pin And Manual Shaft
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Install O-rings to servo assembly.

Fig 8: Installing O-Rings To Servo Assembly
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Install return spring to servo assembly.

Fig 9: Installing Return Spring To Servo Assembly
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Install servo assembly in transmission case.

Fig 10: Installing Servo Assembly In Transmission Case
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Using a pair of snap ring pliers, install snap ring to transmission case.

Fig 11: Installing Snap Ring To Transmission Case
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Install D-rings in reverse brake piston.

Fig 12: Identifying D-Rings In Reverse Brake Piston
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Install reverse brake piston in transmission case.

Fig 13: Identifying Reverse Brake Piston
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Install needle bearing to drum support edge surface.
CAUTION: Check the direction of needle bearing. Refer to "LOCATION OF ADJUSTING SHIMS, NEEDLE BEARINGS, THRUST WASHERS AND SNAP RINGS ".

Fig 14: Identifying Needle Bearing
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Install seal rings to drum support.

Fig 15: Identifying Seal Rings
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Install spring retainer and return spring in transmission case.

Fig 16: Identifying Spring Retainer
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Set the SST on spring retainer and install snap ring (fixing spring retainer) in transmission case while compressing return spring.
CAUTION: Securely assemble them using a flat-bladed screwdriver so that snap ring tension is slightly weak.

Fig 17: Compressing Return Spring
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Install reverse brake drive plates, driven plates, dish plates and retaining plate in transmission case.
CAUTION: Check order of plates.
- Transmission model code number: 97X3C
  
  Fig 18: Identifying Order Of Plates (Transmission Model Code Number: 97X3C)
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- Transmission model code number: 99X9D
  
  Fig 19: Identifying Order Of Plates (Transmission Model Code Number: 99X9D)
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Assemble N-spring.
Install reverse brake retaining plate in transmission case.

Fig 20: Identifying Drive Plate, Driven Plate And N-Spring
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Install snap ring in transmission case.

Fig 21: Identifying Snap Ring In Transmission Case
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Measure clearance between retaining plate and snap ring. If not within specified clearance, select proper retaining plate.
Specified clearance "A"

Standard: "REVERSE BRAKE ".

Retaining plate: Refer to "REVERSE BRAKE "

Fig 22: Identifying Clearance Between Retaining Plate And Snap Ring
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Install needle bearing to transmission case.
CAUTION: Check the direction of needle bearing. Refer to "LOCATION OF ADJUSTING SHIMS, NEEDLE BEARINGS, THRUST WASHERS AND SNAP RINGS ".

Fig 23: Identifying Needle Bearing
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Install revolution sensor to transmission case. Tighten revolution sensor bolt to the specified torque.
CAUTION:
- Do not subject it to impact by dropping or hitting it.
- Do not disassemble.
- Do not allow metal filings, etc. to get on the sensor's front edge magnetic area.
- Do not place in an area affected by magnetism.
  
  Fig 24: Identifying Revolution Sensor
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As shown in the figure, use the drift to drive rear oil seal into the rear extension until it is flush.
CAUTION:
- Do not reuse rear oil seal.
- Apply ATF to rear oil seal.
  
  Fig 25: Installing Rear Oil Seal
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Install return spring (1) to parking pawl (2).

Fig 26: Identifying Return Spring And Parking Pawl
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Install parking pawl (with return spring) and pawl shaft to rear extension.

Fig 27: Installing Parking Pawl And Pawl Shaft To Rear Extension
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Install parking actuator support from rear extension.

Fig 28: Installing Parking Actuator Support From Rear Extension
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Install needle bearing (1) to rear extension.
CAUTION: Check the direction of needle bearing. Refer to "LOCATION OF ADJUSTING SHIMS, NEEDLE BEARINGS, THRUST WASHERS AND SNAP RINGS ".

Fig 29: Identifying Needle Bearing
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Install seal rings (1) to output shaft.

Fig 30: Identifying Seal Rings
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Install parking gear (1) to output shaft (2).

Fig 31: Installing Parking Gear To Output Shaft
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Install output shaft in transmission case.
CAUTION: Be careful not to mistake front for rear because both sides look similar. (Thinner end is front side.)

Fig 32: Installing Output Shaft In Transmission Case
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Install bearing race to output shaft.

Fig 33: Installing Bearing Race To Output Shaft
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Apply recommended sealant (Genuine Anaerobic Liquid Gasket or equivalent. Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".) to rear extension assembly as shown in the figure.
A : Start and finish point shall be in the center of two bolts.

B : 3 - 5 mm (0.12 - 0.20 in)

Sealant width (C) : 1.0 - 2.0 mm (0.04 - 0.08 in)

Sealant height (C) : 0.4 - 1.0 mm (0.016 - 0.04 in)

CAUTION: Completely remove all moisture, oil and old sealant, etc. from the transmission case and rear extension assembly mounting surfaces.

Fig 34: [Identifying Sealant Width]
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Install rear extension assembly to transmission case.
CAUTION: Insert the tip of parking rod between the parking pawl and the parking actuator support when assembling the rear extension assembly.

Fig 35: Installing Rear Extension Assembly To Transmission Case
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Tighten rear extension assembly bolts to the specified torque.

Fig 36: Identifying Rear Extension Assembly Bolts
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Install needle bearing in drum support.
CAUTION: Check the direction of needle bearing. Refer to "LOCATION OF ADJUSTING SHIMS, NEEDLE BEARINGS, THRUST WASHERS AND SNAP RINGS ".

Fig 37: Installing Needle Bearing In Drum Support
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Install direct clutch assembly in reverse brake.
CAUTION: Make sure that drum support edge surface and direct clutch inner boss edge surface come to almost same place.

Fig 38: Identifying Direct Clutch Assembly
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Install high and low reverse clutch assembly in direct clutch.

Fig 39: Identifying High And Low Reverse Clutch Assembly
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Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, align the drive plate.

Fig 40: Aligning Drive Plate Using Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
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Install high and low reverse clutch hub, mid sun gear assembly and rear sun gear assembly as a unit.

Fig 41: Identifying Mid Sun Gear Assembly And Rear Sun Gear Assembly
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CAUTION: Make sure that portion "A" of high and low reverse clutch drum protrudes approximately 2 mm (0.08 in) beyond portion "B" of rear sun gear.

Fig 42: Identifying Rear Sun Gear And High And Low Reverse Clutch Drum
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Install needle bearing in rear carrier assembly.
CAUTION: Check the direction of needle bearing. Refer to "LOCATION OF ADJUSTING SHIMS, NEEDLE BEARINGS, THRUST WASHERS AND SNAP RINGS ".

Fig 43: Installing Needle Bearing In Rear Carrier Assembly
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Install bearing race in rear carrier assembly.
CAUTION: Check the direction of needle bearing. Refer to "LOCATION OF ADJUSTING SHIMS, NEEDLE BEARINGS, THRUST WASHERS AND SNAP RINGS ".

Fig 44: Installing Bearing Race In Rear Carrier Assembly
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Install rear carrier assembly in direct clutch drum.

Fig 45: Identifying Rear Carrier Assembly
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Install needle bearing (rear side) to mid carrier assembly.
CAUTION: Check the direction of needle bearing. Refer to "LOCATION OF ADJUSTING SHIMS, NEEDLE BEARINGS, THRUST WASHERS AND SNAP RINGS ".

Fig 46: Installing Needle Bearing (Rear Side) To Mid Carrier Assembly
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Install needle bearing (front side) to mid carrier assembly.
CAUTION: Check the direction of needle bearing. Refer to "LOCATION OF ADJUSTING SHIMS, NEEDLE BEARINGS, THRUST WASHERS AND SNAP RINGS ".

Fig 47: Installing Needle Bearing (Front Side) To Mid Carrier Assembly
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Install mid carrier assembly in rear carrier assembly.

Fig 48: Identifying Mid Carrier Assembly
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Install front carrier assembly, input clutch assembly and rear internal gear as a unit.

Fig 49: Identifying Front Carrier Assembly
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Install seal rings in input clutch assembly.

Fig 50: Identifying Seal Rings
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Install band servo anchor end pin and lock nut in transmission case.

Fig 51: Identifying Lock Nut And Band Servo Anchor End Pin
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Install brake band in transmission case.
CAUTION: Assemble it so that identification to avoid incorrect installation faces servo side.

Fig 52: Identifying Incorrect Installation Position Of Brake Band
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Install front sun gear to front carrier assembly.
CAUTION: Apply ATF to front sun gear bearing and 3rd one-way clutch end bearing.

Fig 53: Installing Front Sun Gear To Front Carrier Assembly
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Install needle bearing to front sun gear.
CAUTION: Check the direction of needle bearing. Refer to "LOCATION OF ADJUSTING SHIMS, NEEDLE BEARINGS, THRUST WASHERS AND SNAP RINGS ".

Fig 54: Identifying Needle Bearing
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Adjust brake band tilting using a clip so that brake band contacts front sun gear drum evenly.

Fig 55: Adjusting Brake Band Tilting Using Clip
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Adjust brake band.
1. Loosen lock nut.
2. Tighten band servo anchor end pin to specified torque.
  : 5.0 N.m (0.51 kg-m, 44 in-lb)
3. Back of band servo anchor end pin three turns.
4. Holding band servo anchor end pin, tighten lock nut to the specified torque.
  
  Fig 56: Identifying Incorrect Installation Position Of Brake Band
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Adjustment of total end play.
- Measure clearance between front sun gear and bearing race for oil pump cover.
- Select proper thickness of bearing race so that end play is within specifications.
  
  Fig 57: Identifying Clearance Between Front Sun Gear And Bearing Race For Oil Pump Cover
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1. Measure dimensions "K" and "L" and then calculate dimension "J".
  
  Fig 58: Identifying Dimensions K And L
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  1. Measure dimension "K".
    
    Fig 59: Identifying Dimension K
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  2. Measure dimension "L".
  3. Calculate dimension "J".
    "J" : Distance between oil pump fitting surface of transmission case and needle bearing mating surface of front sun gear.
    
    J = K - L
    
    Fig 60: Identifying Dimension L
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2. Measure dimensions "M1" and "M2" and then calculate dimension "M".
  
  Fig 61: Identifying Dimensions M1 And M2
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  1. Place bearing race and needle bearing on oil pump assembly.
    
    Fig 62: Identifying Bearing Race, Needle Bearing And Oil Pump Assembly
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  2. Measure dimension "M1".
    
    Fig 63: Identifying Dimension M1
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  3. Measure dimension "M2".
    
    Fig 64: Identifying Dimension M2
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  4. Calculate dimension "M".
    "M" : Distance between transmission case fitting surface of oil pump and needle bearing on oil pump.
    
    M = M1- M2
    
    Fig 65: Identifying Distance Between Oil Pump Transmission Case Fitting Surface And Oil Pump Needle Bearing
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3. Adjust total end play "T1".
  T1 = J - M
  
  Total end play "T1" : Refer to "TOTAL END PLAY ".
  - Select proper thickness of bearing race so that total end play is within specifications.
    Bearing races : Refer to "TOTAL END PLAY ".
    
    Fig 66: Identifying Total End Play
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Install O-ring to oil pump assembly.

Fig 67: Installing O-Ring To Oil Pump Assembly
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Install bearing race to oil pump assembly.

Fig 68: Identifying Bearing Race
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Install oil pump assembly in transmission case.
CAUTION: Apply ATF to oil pump bearing.

Fig 69: Installing Oil Pump Assembly In Transmission Case
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Apply recommended sealant (Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".) to oil pump assembly as shown in the figure.
CAUTION: Completely remove all moisture, oil and old sealant, etc. from the oil pump mounting bolts and oil pump mounting bolt mounting surfaces.

Fig 70: Identifying Sealant Applying Area Of Oil Pump Mounting Bolts
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Tighten oil pump bolts to the specified torque.
CAUTION: Apply ATF to oil pump bushing.

Fig 71: Locating Oil Pump Assembly Bolts
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Install O-ring to input clutch assembly.

Fig 72: Identifying O-Ring
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Install converter housing to transmission case, and then tighten converter housing bolts (A) and self-sealing bolt (B) to the specified torque.

Fig 73: Identifying Converter Housing Bolts
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Make sure that brake band (A) does not close turbine revolution sensor hole (B).

Fig 74: Identifying Brake Band And Turbine Revolution Sensor Hole
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Connect TCM connector (A) and park/neutral position switch connector (B).

Fig 75: Identifying TCM Connector And Park/Neutral Position Switch Connector
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Install A/T assembly harness connector (A) to control valve with TCM.

Fig 76: Installing A/T Assembly Harness Connector To Control Valve With TCM
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Connect TCM connectors (A) and (B).

Fig 77: Identifying TCM Connectors
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Install O-ring (1) to A/T assembly harness connector (A).

Fig 78: Identifying O-Ring And A/T Assembly Harness Connector
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Install bracket (1) to A/T fluid temperature sensor 2 (2).

Fig 79: Installing Bracket To A/T Fluid Temperature Sensor 2
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Install A/T fluid temperature sensor 2 (1) [with bracket (2)] in control valve with TCM. Tighten A/T fluid temperature sensor 2 bolt to the specified torque.
CAUTION: Adjust bolt hole of bracket to bolt hole of control valve.

Fig 80: Identifying A/T Fluid Temperature Sensor 2 With Bracket
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Install control valve with TCM in transmission case.
CAUTION:
- Make sure that turbine revolution sensor securely installs turbine revolution sensor hole (B).
  
  Fig 81: Identifying Brake Band And Turbine Revolution Sensor Hole
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- Hang down revolution sensor harness toward outside so as not to disturb installation of control valve with TCM.
- Adjust A/T assembly harness connector of control valve with TCM to terminal hole of transmission case.
- Assemble it so that manual valve cutout is engaged with manual plate projection.
  
  Fig 82: Identifying Manual Valve And Manual Plate
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Install bolts (A), (B) and (C) in control valve with TCM. Tighten bolt 1, 2 and 3 temporarily to prevent dislocation. After that tighten them in order (1 → 2 → 3), and then tighten other bolts. Tighten control valve with TCM bolts to the specified torque.

Fig 83: Identifying Control Valve Bolts

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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

Bolt symbol	A	B	C
Number of bolts	5	6	1
Length mm (in)	42 (1.65)	55 (2.17)	Bolt being 40 mm (1.57 in)	Bolt being 50 mm (1.97 in)
Tightening torque N.m (kg-m, in-lb)	7.9 (0.81, 70)		With ATF applied	7.9 (0.81, 70)
Tightening torque N.m (kg-m, in-lb)	7.9 (0.81, 70)		7.9 (0.81, 70)	7.9 (0.81, 70)

Connect A/T fluid temperature sensor 2 connector (A).
Engage terminal cord assembly and A/T fluid temperature sensor 2 harness with terminal clips (<=).

Fig 84: Locating Terminal Clips
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Connect revolution sensor connector (A).
Engage revolution sensor harness with terminal clip (<=).

Fig 85: Identifying Revolution Sensor Connector
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Pull down A/T assembly harness connector.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage connector.

Fig 86: Pulling Down A/T Assembly Harness Connector
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Install snap ring to A/T assembly harness connector.

Fig 87: Installing Snap Ring To A/T Assembly Harness Connector
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Install magnets (1) in oil pan.

Fig 88: Identifying Magnets
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Install oil pan gasket to transmission case.
CAUTION:
- Do not reuse oil pan gasket.
- Install it in the direction to align hole positions.
- Completely remove all moisture, oil and old gasket, etc. from oil pan gasket mounting surface.
Install oil pan (2) and clips (1) to transmission case.

Fig 89: Locating Oil Pan Mounting Bolts
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CAUTION:
- Install it so that drain plug (3) comes to the position as shown in the figure.
- Be careful not to pinch harnesses.
- Completely remove all moisture, oil and old gasket, etc. from oil pan mounting surface.
Tighten oil pan mounting bolts to the specified torque in numerical order shown in the figure after temporarily tightening them. Tighten oil pan mounting bolts to the specified torque.

Fig 90: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Oil Pan Mounting Bolts
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CAUTION: Do not reuse oil pan mounting bolts.
Install drain plug to oil pan. Tighten drain plug to the specified torque.
CAUTION: Do not reuse drain plug gasket.
Pour ATF into torque converter.
- Approximately 2 liter (2-1/8 US qt, 1-3/4 Imp qt) of ATF is required for a new torque converter.
- When reusing old torque converter, add the same amount of ATF as was drained.
  
  Fig 91: Pouring ATF Into Torque Converter
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Install torque converter while aligning notches of torque converter with notches of oil pump.
CAUTION: Install torque converter while rotating it.

Fig 92: Installing Torque Converter
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Measure distance (A) to make sure that torque converter is in proper position.

Fig 93: Checking Torque Converter Proper Position
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Distance (A) : Refer to "TORQUE CONVERTER ".