Assembly Service Point

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CAUTION:

Do not re-use the O-ring.
Apply transmission fluid when installing the O-ring.

Install the O-ring to the plug.

Fig 1: O-Ring To Plug
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Tighten the plug to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:

23 ± 2 N. (17 ± 1 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Plug From Transaxle Assembly
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CAUTION:
- Do not re-use the O-ring.
- Apply transmission fluid when installing the O-ring.
Install the O-ring to the plug.

Fig 3: O-Ring To Plug
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Tighten the plug to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:

7.5 ± 2.5 N. (66 ± 22 in-lb)

Fig 4: Plug From Transaxle Assembly
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CAUTION:
- Do not re-use the O-ring.
- Apply transmission fluid when installing the O-ring.
Install the transaxle fluid filter and the O-ring to the transaxle assembly.

Fig 5: Transaxle Fluid Filter And O-Ring To Transaxle Assembly
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Install the fluid filter cover to the transaxle assembly, and then rotate it clockwise to secure it.

Fig 6: Rotating Fluid Filter Cover Clockwise
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Tighten the fluid filter cover mounting bolt to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:

7.0 ± 0.4 N. (62 ± 3 in-lb)

Fig 7: Installing Fluid Filter Cover Mounting Bolt
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CAUTION:
- Do not re-use the converter housing oil seal.
- Wipe off excessive fluid to avoid incorrect diagnosis of fluid leakage.
Apply the transmission fluid around the circumference of the converter housing oil seal. Then use the special tool MD998375 to install the converter housing oil seal so that the dimension (A) shown meets the standard value.
Standard value (A): 1.3 ± 0.5 mm (0.05 ± 0.02 inch)

Fig 8: Installing Converter Housing Oil Seal
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CAUTION:
- Do not re-use the O-ring.
- Apply transmission fluid when installing the O-ring.
Install the O-ring to the input shaft.

Fig 9: O-Ring To Input Shaft
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CAUTION:
- Fit the torque converter fully into position by twisting it back and forth.
- To install the torque converter, be careful not to scratch the bushing inside the sleeve.
Align (A) on the torque converter with the (B) on the drive sprocket at the transaxle assembly.

Fig 10: Aligning Torque Converter With Drive Sprocket At Transaxle Assembly
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CAUTION: Measure at two points or more to determine an average value.
The dimension (A) should meet the standard value.
Standard value (A): approximately 12.2 mm (0.48 inch)

Fig 11: Checking Torque Converter Dimension
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Apply the transmission fluid to the terminal assembly mount on the transaxle assembly.

Fig 12: Valve Body Assembly Hole
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CAUTION: When the wire(s) on the valve body assembly are pinched, loose or twisted, correct them.
The wire (A) on the valve body assembly should not be trapped in the valve body assembly bracket (B).
CAUTION:
- To install the valve body assembly to the transaxle assembly, be careful not to scratch the O-ring seated in the connector on the valve body assembly.
- Push in it so that it butts up tight to the case.
Install the valve body assembly to the transaxle assembly.

Fig 13: Wire On Valve Body Assembly
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Tighten the two mounting bolts by hand.

Length beneath the head mm (in)	87 (3.4)
Quantity	2

Fig 14: Valve Body Assembly Mounting Bolts

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Then tighten nine mounting bolts by hand.

Length beneath the head mm (in)	87 (3.4)
Quantity	9

Tighten 11 bolts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:

7.9 ± 1.0 N. (70 ± 8 in-lb)

Fig 15: Valve Body Assembly Mounting Bolts
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CAUTION:
- To install the manual plate, use a flat-tipped screwdriver to counterhold the plate so that excessive torque is not applied to it.
- Do not apply any fixture such as a screwdriver directly to the manual valve to protect it from deformation.
Install the manual plate and the spring washer, and tighten the mounting nuts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:

22 ± 0.4 N. (16 ± 0.2 ft-lb)

Fig 16: Manual Plate And Spring Washer
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CAUTION:
- Do not re-use the O-ring.
- Apply transmission fluid when installing the O-ring.
Install the O-ring to the fluid strainer.

Fig 17: O-Ring To Fluid Strainer
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CAUTION: It should butt tight to the valve body.

Install the fluid strainer to the valve body assembly, and then tighten the mounting bolts to the specified torque.

Length beneath the head mm (in)	12 (0.47)
Quantity	3

Tightening torque:

7.9 ± 1.0 N. (70 ± 8 in-lb)

Fig 18: Fluid Strainer Mounting Bolts

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Install the magnet on the oil pan.

Fig 19: Magnet On Oil Pan
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CAUTION: Do not re-use the oil pan gasket.
Install the oil pan and oil pan gasket on the transaxle assembly.
Tighten each front oil pan mounting bolts to the temporarily torque.

Fig 20: Oil Pan And Oil Pan Gasket On Transaxle Assembly
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Tighten each oil pan mounting bolts to the specified torque in the order of number shown.
Tightening torque:

5.9 ± 0.6 N. (52 ± 5 in-lb)

Fig 21: Oil Pan Mounting Bolts Tightening Sequence
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CAUTION:
- Do not re-use the side oil seal.
- Applied transmission fluid to the side oil seal outside.
- Be careful not to damage a side oil seal lip at the time of drive shaft application attachment enough.
- Wipe of transmission fluid after an transmission fluid application for the prevention from transmission fluid.
Using the special tool MB990982, install the side oil seal on the transaxle assembly.
Depth from the case edge: within - 1.8 ± 0.5 mm (0.07 ± 0.02 inch) (recessed).

Fig 22: Installing Side Oil Seal On Transaxle Assembly
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CAUTION:
- Do not re-use the side oil seal.
- Applied transmission fluid to the side oil seal outside.
- Be careful not to damage a side oil seal lip at the time of drive shaft application attachment enough.
- Wipe of transmission fluid after an transmission fluid application for the prevention from transmission fluid.
Using the special tool MB990982, install the side oil seal on the transaxle assembly.
Depth from the case edge: within - 1.8 ± 0.5 mm (0.07 ± 0.02 inch) (recessed).

Fig 23: Side Oil Seal On Transaxle Assembly
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CAUTION:
- Do not re-use the O-ring.
- Apply transmission fluid when installing the O-ring.
- When installing O-ring, make sure that projection of the O-ring is put into the groove on the transmission fluid cooler.
Install the O-ring on the transmission fluid cooler.
Install the transmission fluid cooler on the transaxle assembly, and tighten the mounting bolts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:

4.3 ± 0.5 N. (38 ± 4 in-lb)

Fig 24: O-Ring On Transmission Fluid Cooler
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CAUTION: Do not re-use the transmission range switch.
Install the transmission range switch on the transaxle assembly in the following way.
Install the transmission range switch on the transaxle assembly.
Tighten each transmission range switch mounting bolts to the temporarily torque.

Fig 25: Transmission Range Switch On Transaxle Assembly
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Install the manual control lever on the manual shaft.
Install the washer on the manual shaft, and tighten the mounting nut to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:

17 ± 2 N. (13 ± 1 ft-lb)
Set the manual shaft at N position.

Fig 26: Manual Control Lever On Manual Shaft
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Adjust the transmission range switch so that a Ø5 mm (Ø0.2 inch) pin goes into the pin hole for N range position manual lever and transmission range switch.
CAUTION: It checks that the pin is certainly inserted in the pin hole for N range position adjusted of manual lever and transmission range switch.
Transmission range switch tighten the mounting bolts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:

5.9 ± 1.0 N. (52 ± 8 in-lb)

Fig 27: Adjusting Transmission Range Switch Pin Into Pin Hole
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A pin is removed from a pinhole for N range position justification.
CAUTION:
- Do not re-use the O-ring.
- Apply transmission fluid when installing the O-ring.
- Wipe of transmission fluid after an transmission fluid application for the prevention from transmission fluid.
Install the O-ring on the output speed sensor.

Fig 28: O-Ring On Output Speed Sensor
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Install the output speed sensor on the transaxle assembly, and tighten the mounting bolt to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:

5.9 ± 1.0 N. (52 ± 8 in-lb)

Fig 29: Output Speed Sensor On Transaxle Assembly
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CAUTION:
- Do not re-use the O-ring.
- Apply transmission fluid when installing the O-ring.
- Wipe of transmission fluid after an transmission fluid application for the prevention from transmission fluid.
Install the O-ring on the primary pulley speed sensor.

Fig 30: O-Ring On Primary Pulley Speed Sensor
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Install the primary pulley speed sensor on the transaxle assembly, and tighten the mounting bolt to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:

5.9 ± 1.0 N. (52 ± 8 in-lb)

Fig 31: Primary Pulley Speed Sensor On Transaxle Assembly
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CAUTION:
- Do not re-use the O-ring.
- Apply transmission fluid when installing the O-ring.
- Wipe of transmission fluid after an transmission fluid application for the prevention from transmission fluid.
Install the O-ring on the secondary pulley speed sensor.

Fig 32: O-Ring On Secondary Pulley Speed Sensor
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Install the secondary pulley speed sensor on the transaxle assembly, and tighten the mounting bolt to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:

5.9 ± 1.0 N. (52 ± 8 in-lb)

Fig 33: Secondary Pulley Speed Sensor On Transaxle Assembly
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CAUTION: When conducting measurements, measure two or more places, and find the average value.
The dimension (A) should meet the standard value.
Standard value (A): approximately 12.2 mm (0.48 inch)
Install the control cable bracket and breather hose on the transaxle assembly.
Install the harness bracket on the transaxle assembly.
CAUTION:
- Do not re-use the O-ring.
- Apply transmission fluid when installing the O-ring.
- Wipe of transmission fluid after an transmission fluid application for the prevention from transmission fluid.
Fig 34: Torque Converter Dimension
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Install the oil filler tube and transmission fluid dipstick on the transaxle assembly.
CAUTION: Do not re-use the oil pan gasket.
Install the drain plug and drain plug gasket on the transaxle assembly, and tighten to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:

35 ± 4 N. (26 ± 2 ft-lb)

Fig 35: Drain Plug And Drain Plug Gasket On Transaxle Assembly

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