Removal & Installation - Manual Transmission: Installation

Position the transmission on the jack.
Install the transmission to the rear of the engine block. Align the transmission dowels to the engine block dowel holes.
Connect the ground cable (1) to the transmission. Tighten the bolt to 40 N.m (30 ft. lbs.).

Fig 1: Connecting Ground Cable
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Install the transmission to engine block retaining bolts. Tighten the bolts to 40 N.m (30 ft. lbs.).
Raise the rear of the transmission.
Install the rear crossmember together with the transmission mount and install the bolts. Tighten the transmission mount bolts (1) to the transmission to 30 N.m (22 ft. lbs.). Tighten the rear crossmember retaining bolts (2) to the body to 40 N.m (30 ft. lbs.).

Fig 2: Installing Crossmember
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Connect the shift rod (1) to the transmission ball stud (2).

Fig 3: Connecting Shift Rod
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Connect the reverse lockout cable (1) and turn the nut clockwise to lock in place. Connect the cable end to the ball stud.

Fig 4: Connecting Reverse Lockout Cable
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Connect the backup lamp switch harness connector (1).

Fig 5: Connecting Backup Lamp Switch Harness Connector
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Connect the pressure line (1) to the slave cylinder. Install the retaining bolt (2) to the transmission. Tighten the retaining bolt to 10 N.m (89 in. lbs.).

Fig 6: Connecting Pressure Line
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Install the propeller shaft. See PROPELLER SHAFT article.
Fill the transmission. See SERVICING - M/T article.
Lower the vehicle.
Check the brake fluid level in master cylinder fluid reservoir.
Bleed the clutch slave cylinder. See CLUTCHES article.
Recheck the brake fluid level.
Connect the negative battery cable.
Start the engine and check for leaks.
Check for proper clutch operation.