Removal And Installation: Installation

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

Maximum allowable runout:

Refer to SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) (with QR25DE).

Refer to SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) (with VQ35DE).

Fig 1: Measuring Drive Plate Runout
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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: Identifying Dimension For Assembly Torque Converter Correctly
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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 Bolts Fixing Converter To Drive Plate
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Tighten bolts securing transaxle.
Tighten LH mounting bracket bolts to the specified torque. Refer to ENGINE ASSEMBLY (with QR25DE), or ENGINE ASSEMBLY (with VQ35DE).
Tighten front suspension member bolts to the specified torque. Refer to FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER .
Tighten rear plate cover bolts to the specified torque. Refer to "OVERHAUL ".

Fig 4: Transaxle Bolts Tightening Torque Chart
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Fig 5: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Transaxle To Engine And Engine To Transaxle Bolts
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Reinstall any part removed.
Reconnect electrical connectors.
Check fluid level in transaxle.
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 ".

Fig 6: Checking A/T Fluid Level
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