Special tool
![]() | Device for installing half-shaft 204-161 (14-41) |
![]() | Engine lift bracket 303-122 (21068A) |
![]() | Coolant Hose Clamp Remover/Installer 303-397 (24-003) |
General equipment
- Fixing clamp
- Assembly table
Name | Specification |
Motor oil | WSS-M2C912-A1 |
All cars
1. Install the gearbox in the block with the drive axle.
2. Install the left transmission mounting bolts in the block with the drive axle.

3. Install the right transmission mounting bolts in the block with the drive axle.

4. Connect the starter to the gearbox in the block with the drive axle.

5. Install the upper starter mounting bolts. Connect the ground cable to the transaxle.

6. Install the upper transmission mounting bolts in the block with the drive axle.

7.
NOTE: Install a new exhaust flange gasket and new nuts.
Connect the catalytic converter to the exhaust manifold.

8. Install the catalytic converter bracket.

9. Using the locking clamp, secure the gearbox to the assembly table. Remove the special tools.

10. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Section 100-02 for additional information.
11. Position the engine and gearbox assembly under the vehicle. Carefully lower the vehicle.

12.
NOTE: Do not tighten the front engine mount bolts and nuts at this stage.
Install the front engine mount.

13.
NOTE: Do not tighten the rear engine mount bolts at this stage.
Install the rear engine mount.

14. Remove the retaining clamp from the engine/gearbox assembly and remove the assembly table.
15. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Section 100-02 for additional information.
16. Connect the electrical connector of the reverse light switch. Clip onto the wiring harness.

17. Connect the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) connector.

18. Connect the heated oxygen sensor (H02S) and crankshaft position sensor (CKP) connectors.

19. Connect the catalytic converter monitoring oxygen sensor connector.

20.
CAUTION: Support the axle shaft. The inner joint should not be deflected at an angle exceeding 18 degrees. The outer joint should not be deflected at an angle exceeding 45 degrees.
CAUTION: Do not damage the axle shaft oil seal.
NOTE: Install a new intermediate shaft bearing cap and locknuts.
Connect the right half shaft and intermediate shaft to the transaxle. Install the intermediate support cover.

21.
CAUTION: The drive axle nut can be reused four times; check the marking on the nut and replace the nut if necessary.
NOTE: Do not tighten the axle nut at this stage.
Using a special tool, insert the axle shaft into the wheel hub.

22.
CAUTION: Support the axle shaft. The inner joint should not be deflected at an angle exceeding 18 degrees. The outer joint should not be deflected at an angle exceeding 45 degrees.
CAUTION: Do not damage the axle shaft oil seal.
CAUTION: Make sure the snap ring is installed correctly.
NOTE: Install a new snap ring.
Connect the left axle shaft to the transaxle.

23. Install the cross member. Refer to Section 502-00 for additional information.
24. Install the flexible exhaust system insert.

25. Lower the vehicle.
26. Tighten the rear engine mount nuts and bolts.

27. Tighten the front engine mount nuts.

28. Connect the power steering supply hose to the power steering fluid reservoir.

29. Install the expansion tank of the cooling system.

30. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Section 100-02 for additional information.
31. Connect the lower hose to the radiator.

32. Connect the coolant hose to the oil cooler.

Cars with air conditioning system
33. Install the air conditioning compressor.

All cars
34. Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to Section 303-05 for additional information.
35. Connect the gear shift cables to the transaxle.
- 1. Attach the bracket to the gearbox in the block with the driving axle.
- 2.Connect the gear shift cable and gear selector cable to the gear selector levers.

36. Adjusting the Shift Cable. For additional information, refer to Section 308-00.
37. Connect the coolant hoses to the thermostat housing.

38. Connect the fuel lines to the fuel rail.

39. Connect the brake booster line to the intake manifold.

40. Connect the vacuum hoses to the throttle body.

41. Connect the electrical connectors of the wiring harness.

42.
WARNING: Brake fluid leakage. Avoid contact with skin or eyes. If brake fluid comes into contact with skin or eyes, rinse immediately with water.
CAUTION: If brake fluid comes into contact with the vehicle's paintwork, immediately wash the affected area with water.
Connect the clutch feed line to the clutch slave cylinder. Install the clamp.

43. Connect the generator plug.

44. Connect the fuel injector wiring harness plug connectors.

45. Connect the ground cable to the engine lifting eye.

46. Connect the accelerator cable and speed control cable (if equipped) to the throttle body.

47. Install the air cleaner intake manifold and resonator.

48. Tighten the nuts securing the upper strut support assembly with the spring (on both sides).

49. Connect the ground cable to the inner wing.

50. Install the air cleaner. Refer to Section 303-12 for additional information.
51. Connect the positive battery cable to the battery terminal.
52.
CAUTION: After disconnecting the battery cables and then reconnecting them, some abnormal vehicle handling may occur while the vehicle is learning its adaptive strategy. The vehicle must be driven for at least 16 km (10 miles) to learn its operating strategy.
Install the battery tray. For more information, refer to Section 414-01.
53. Install the right front wheel. Refer to Section 204-04 for additional information.
54. Tighten the axle stud nuts.

55. Add coolant to the cooling system. Refer to Section 303-03 for additional information.
56. Fill the transaxle with manual transmission fluid. Refer to Section 308-00 for additional information.
57. Fill the engine with engine oil.
58. Bleed the clutch hydraulic system. Refer to Section 308-00 for additional information.
59. Prime and bleed the PAS system. Refer to Section 211-00 for additional information.
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