Removal And Installation: Installation

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

Fig 1: Measuring Drive Plate Run Out

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Drive plate runout
Maximum allowable runout:

See SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) .
If this runout is out of allowance, replace drive plate and ring gear.
When connecting torque converter to transaxle, measure distance A to be certain that they are correctly assembled.
Distance A: 14 mm (0.55 in) or more

Fig 2: Measuring Distance A For Proper Connection Of Torque Converter To Transaxle
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Install bolts fixing converter to drive plate.
With converter installed, rotate crankshaft several turns to check that transaxle rotates freely without binding.

Fig 3: Installing Fixing Bolts Of Converter To Drive Plate
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Tighten bolts securing transaxle.
Tighten LH mounting bracket bolts to the specified torque. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Tighten center member bolts to the specified torque. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Tighten rear plate cover bolts to the specified torque. Refer to OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER .

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.
Check fluid level in transaxle.

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, rotate engine at idling. Move selector lever through N to D, to 2, to 1 and to R position. A slight shock should be felt by hand gripping selector each time transaxle is shifted.
Perform road test. Refer to ROAD TEST .