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Transmission Case: Installation

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  1. Clean the mating surface of transmission case and converter case.
  2. Install the control device system. Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>TRANSMISSION CONTROL DEVICE>INSTALLATION .
  3. Install the O-ring to the lubrication pipe.
    NOTE:
    • Use new O-rings.
    • Apply CVTF to the O-rings.
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  4. Make sure the lubrication pipe and support rod are in vertical position.
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  5. Apply liquid gasket seamlessly to the mating surface of transmission case.

    Liquid gasket: 

    THREE BOND 1215B or equivalent

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  6. Install the transmission case.
    CAUTION: If the transmission case gets in contact with the lubrication pipe and support rod, do not install the transmission case forcibly.
    NOTE:
    • Install while checking the lubrication pipe and support rod is being inserted properly into transmission case.
    • If installing the transmission case is difficult, check if the lubrication pipe and support rod are bent.
    • The total number of transmission case mounting bolts is 15.

    Tightening torque: 

    41 N.m (4.2 kgf-m, 30.2 ft-lb)

  7. Install the O-ring to CVTF pipe.
    NOTE: Use new O-rings.
  8. The smaller opening of CVTF pipe should be inserted to transmission.
    NOTE: After installing, make sure the CVTF pipe does not stick out of transmission case.
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  9. Install the reduction driven gear. Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>REDUCTION DRIVEN GEAR>INSTALLATION .
  10. Install the forward clutch assembly. Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>FORWARD CLUTCH ASSEMBLY>INSTALLATION .
  11. Install the intermediate case. Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>INTERMEDIATE CASE>INSTALLATION .
  12. Install the transfer reduction driven gear assembly. Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>TRANSFER REDUCTION DRIVEN GEAR>INSTALLATION .
  13. Install the center differential carrier. Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>CENTER DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER>INSTALLATION .
  14. Install the transfer clutch assembly. Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>TRANSFER CLUTCH>INSTALLATION .
  15. Install the rear drive shaft. Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>REAR DRIVE SHAFT>INSTALLATION .
  16. Install the extension case. Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>EXTENSION CASE>INSTALLATION .
  17. Install the inhibitor switch. Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>INHIBITOR SWITCH>INSTALLATION .
  18. Install the secondary speed sensor. Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>SECONDARY SPEED SENSOR>INSTALLATION .
  19. Install the transmission harness. Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>TRANSMISSION HARNESS>INSTALLATION .
  20. Install the control valve body and oil pan. Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>CONTROL VALVE BODY>INSTALLATION .
  21. Install the air breather hose. Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>AIR BREATHER HOSE>INSTALLATION .
  22. Install the transmission assembly to the vehicle. Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY>INSTALLATION .