Repair Procedures: Installation

Installation is the reverse of removal.
CAUTION:
If the oil seal on the transaxle case side is damaged and fluid is leaking, replace the oil seal with a new unit. When installing the new oil seal, use the specialized tool (oil seal installer, 09453-3L241).
NOTE:
After replacement or reinstallation procedure of the automatic transaxle assembly, must perform procedures below.
- Adding automatic transaxle fluid. Refer to HYDRAULIC SYSTEM (FLUID) .
- After servicing the automatic transaxle or TCM, clear the diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) using the GDS tool. Diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) cannot be cleared by disconnecting the battery.
- When replacing the automatic transaxle, reset the automatic transaxle's values by using the GDS.
  
  Fig 1: Resetting The Automatic Transaxle's Values (1 Of 3)
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  Fig 2: Resetting The Automatic Transaxle's Values (2 Of 3)
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  Fig 3: Resetting The Automatic Transaxle's Values (3 Of 3)
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- Perform TCM learning after replacing the transaxle to prevent slow transaxle response, jerky acceleration and jerky startup. Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE CONTROL SYSTEM (REPAIR PROCEDURES) .