Removal And Installation: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

CAUTION: Do not allow any magnetic materials to contact the ring gear teeth.

Fig 1: Checking Drive Plate Runout

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Check drive plate runout.
Maximum allowable runout: See FLYWHEEL RUNOUT .
- If this runout is out of allowance, replace drive plate with ring gear.
When connecting torque converter to transaxle, measure distance A to be certain that they are correctly assembled.

Fig 2: Measuring Distance A For Proper Connection Of Torque Converter To Transaxle
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Distance A: 21.1 mm (0.831 in)
Install torque converter to drive plate.

Fig 3: Installing Torque Converter To Drive Plate
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- With converter installed, rotate crankshaft several turns to check that transaxle rotates freely without binding .
Tighten bolts fixing transaxle.

Fig 4: Transaxle Bolts Tightening Torque Specifications
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Fig 5: Locating Bolts Fixing Points
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Reinstall any part removed.
Adjust control cable. Refer to CONTROL CABLE ADJUSTMENT .
Check continuity of PNP switch. Refer to PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH .
Refill transaxle with ATF and check fluid level.

Fig 6: Checking Automatic Transaxle Fluid Level
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Move selector lever through all positions to be sure that transaxle operates correctly. With parking brake applied, idle engine. Move selector lever through N to D , to 2 , to 1 and R positions. A slight shock should be felt through the hand gripping the selector each time the transaxle is shifted.
Perform road test. Refer to ROAD TEST .