AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY > INSTALLATION

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1. Install the torque converter clutch to the automatic transmission.
   

2. Using a vernier caliper and straightedge, measure dimension A between the transmission and the end surface of the drive plate.
   

   Standard:

   A = 22.28 mm (0.8772 in.)
   

3. Using a vernier caliper and straightedge, measure dimension B shown in the illustration. Check that B is greater than A.
   

   Standard:

   B = A + 1.00 mm (0.0394 in.) or more
   

1. Install the transmission to the engine with the 9 bolts.
   

   Torque:

   71 N*m{ 720 kgf*cm , 53 ft.*lbf } for bolt A

   37 N*m{ 380 kgf*cm , 27 ft.*lbf } for bolt B

2. Hold the crankshaft pulley bolt with a wrench and install the 6 torque converter clutch mounting bolts.
   

   Torque:

   48 N*m{ 489 kgf*cm , 35 ft.*lbf }

   HINT:

   First install the black bolt, and then the other 5 bolts.

1. Transmission side:
   Connect the connectors.
   
   

   1. Connect the park/neutral position switch connector.
      

   2. Connect the transmission wire connector.
      

   3. Connect the 2 speed sensor connectors.
      

2. Transfer side:
   Connect the connectors.
   
   

   1. Connect the No. 1 indicator switch connector.
      

   2. Connect the No. 2 indicator switch connector.
      

1. Install the engine mounting insulator to the transmission with the 4 bolts.
   

   Torque:

   65 N*m{ 663 kgf*cm , 48 ft.*lbf }

1. *1: Install the 4 set bolts of the engine mounting insulator.
   

   Torque:

   27 N*m{ 275 kgf*cm , 20 ft.*lbf }

2. *2: Install the frame crossmember with the 4 bolts and 4 nuts.
   

   Torque:

   50 N*m{ 510 kgf*cm , 37 ft.*lbf }

1. Install the control cable bracket with the 2 bolts.
   

   Torque:

   28 N*m{ 286 kgf*cm , 21 ft.*lbf }

1. Connect the control cable with the clip.
   

2. Connect the control cable with the nut.
   

   Torque:

   14 N*m{ 143 kgf*cm , 10 ft.*lbf }

1. Loosely install the tip of the oil cooler tube inlet to the automatic transmission by hand.
   

2. Loosely install the tip of the oil cooler tube outlet to the automatic transmission by hand.
   

3. Install the 2 clamps with the 2 bolts.
   

   Torque:

   5.0 N*m{ 50 kgf*cm , 43 in.*lbf }

4. Using SST, tighten the oil cooler inlet and outlet tubes.
   

   SST

   09023-12701  
   

   Torque:

   34 N*m{ 346 kgf*cm , 25 ft.*lbf } for use without SST

   31 N*m{ 316 kgf*cm , 23 ft.*lbf } for use with SST

   HINT:

   Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 30 cm (11.81 in.).

1. Set a new gasket to the RH cylinder head with the oval shape facing forward.
   

   NOTICE:

   Be careful of the installation direction.

2. Install the exhaust manifold with the 6 nuts. Uniformly tighten the nuts in several passes.
   

3. Connect the A/F sensor connector.
   

1. Set a new gasket to the LH cylinder head with the oval shape facing backward.
   

   NOTICE:

   Be careful of the installation direction.

   Torque:

   30 N*m{ 306 kgf*cm , 22 ft.*lbf }

2. Install the exhaust manifold with the 6 nuts. Uniformly tighten the nuts in several passes.
   

3. Connect the A/F sensor connector.
   

1. Install the manifold stay with the 3 bolts.
   

   Torque:

   40 N*m{ 408 kgf*cm , 30 ft.*lbf }

1. Install the manifold stay with the 3 bolts.
   

   Torque:

   40 N*m{ 408 kgf*cm , 30 ft.*lbf }

1. Install the exhaust pipe (Click here).
   

1. Add automatic transmission fluid (Click here).
   

1. Adjust the automatic transmission fluid (Click here).
   

1. Inspect the shift lever position (Click here).
   

1. Perform initialization (Click here).
   

   NOTICE:

   Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.