AWD: Removal and Installation: Installation

Note the following, and Install in the reverse order of removal.

Fig 1: Locating Transmission Assembly Dowel Pin

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• When installing A/T assembly to the engine, be sure to check dimension "A" to ensure it is within the reference value limit.
  Fig 2: Checking Torque Converter Installation Depth

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  Dimension "A": Refer to  "TORQUE CONVERTER ".

• When installing A/T assembly to the engine, attach the fixing bolts in accordance with the following standard.

  Bolt symbol	A	B
  Insertion direction	A/T assembly to engine	Engine to A/T assembly
  Number of bolts	8	4
  Bolt length "L" mm (in)	65 (2.56)	35 (1.38)
  Tightening torque N.m (kg-m, ft-lb)	75 (7.7, 55)	46.6 (4.8, 34)
  *: Tightening the bolt with air breather tube.

  Fig 3: Identifying A/T Assembly To Engine And Engine To A/T Assembly Bolts

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• Align the positions of tightening bolts for drive plate with those of the torque converter, and temporarily tighten the bolts. Then, tighten the bolts with the specified torque.
  CAUTION:

  • When turning crankshaft, turn it clockwise as viewed from the front of the engine.
  • When tightening the tightening bolts for the torque converter after fixing the crankshaft pulley bolts, be sure to confirm the tightening torque of the crankshaft pulley mounting bolts. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  • Rotate crankshaft several turns and check to be sure that A/T rotates freely without binding after converter is installed to drive plate.