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29.Lifting the vehicle up and lowering the jack slowly, remove the transaxle assembly.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Perform the following :
a. Adjust the shift cable.
b. Refill the transaxle with fluid.
c. Refill the radiator with engine coolant.
d. Bleed air from the cooling system with the heater valve open.
e. Clean the battery posts and cable terminals with sandpaper, assemble them, and apply grease to prevent
corrosion.
1. Lowering the vehicle or lifting up a jack, install the transaxle assembly.
2. Tighten the transaxle lower mounting bolts (B- 4EA).
TORQUE:
65~85 Nm(6.5~8.5 kgf.m, 47.0~61.5 lb - ft)
3. Install the drive plate bolts (A) by turning the timing gear.
TORQUE:
46~53 Nm(4.6~5.3 kgf.m, 33.3~38.3 lb - ft)
4.After removing a jack, insert the drive shafts. (see DS group)
5. Install the sub frame. (see SS group).
6. Tighten the roll stopper mounting bolts.
TORQUE:
90~110 Nm(9~11 kgf.m, 65.1~79.5 lb - ft)
7. Connect the lower arm, the tie rod end ball joint, the stabilizer bar link to the front knuckle. (see SS group)
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8.Install the under cover (A).
9.Install the steering column joint bolt and the VRS connector (A). (see ST group)
10. Connect the return tube(A) with a clamp. (see ST group)
11.Install the front wheels and tires.
12. Tighten the transaxle insulator mounting (B) bolt (A).
TORQUE:
90~110 Nm(9~11 kgf.m, 65.1~79.5 lb - ft)
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13.Tighten the transaxle mounting bolts (A).
TORQUE:
65~85 Nm(6.5~8.5 kgf.m, 47.0~61.5 lb - ft)
14.Remove the SST (09200- 38001) holding the engine and transaxle assembly.
15.Install the starter motor. (see EE group).
TORQUE:
65~85 Nm(6.5~8.5 kgf.m, 47.0~61.5 lb - ft)
16. Connect the power steering pressure tube (A) to the power steering oil pump.
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17.Connect the transaxle oil cooler hoses (A) to the tubes by fastening the clamps (B).
18.Install the control cable assembly(C) by tightening the nut (A) and clip (B).
TORQUE:
8~12 Nm(0.8~1.2 kgf.m, 5.8~8.6 lb - ft)
19.Install the inhibiter switch connector (A).
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9.If there is not continuity between the terminals in the table above for each switch position, replace the inhibiter
switch.
ADJUSTMENT
1.Set the select lever to the "N" position.
2. Loosen the control cable to manual control lever coupling nut to free the cable and lever.
3. Set the manual control lever to the neutral position.
4.Loosen the transaxle range switch body mounting bolts and then turn the transaxle range switch body so the hole
in the end of the manual control lever and the hole (cross section A- A in the figure) in the flange of the transaxle
range switch body flange are aligned.
5. Tighten the transaxle range switch body mounting bolts to the specified torque. Make sure at this time that the
position of the switch body did not move.
TORQUE :
10~12Nm (1.0~1.2kgf.m, 7~8lb - ft)
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2007 > 2.7L V6 GASOLINE >
SPECIFICATION
Engine type µ 2.7
Manual transaxle type M5GF2
Gear ratio 1st 3.615
2nd 1.931
3rd 1.969
4th 1.273
5th 0.974
Reverse 3.416
Final gear ratio 5.071
3.737
T/M oil capacity(ℓ) ※ 1.9 liter (2.0077US qt, 1.6718mp qt)
※ The quantity in the chart above is for the reference. The actual filling quantity of the automatic transaxle fluid must
be set according to 'INSPECTION' or 'REPLACEMENT' procedure of the automatic transaxle fluid.
Recommended transaxle oil SAE75W/85 or API GL - 4
Check&Replenishment Every one year or every 100,000km
Replacement Private useNormal use
No service required
Severe use( ※)
Every 100,000 Km
Business use
※ Severe use(marked '※') is defined as:
1. Driving on rough road(bumpy road, gravel road, snowy road, unpaved road etc.).
2. Driving on mountain road, ascent/descent.
3. Repetition of short distance driving.
4. More than 50% operation in heavy city traffic during hot weather above 32°C(89.6°F).
5. Police car, Taxi, Commercial type operation or trailer towing, etc.
TIGHTENING TORQUE
Item Nmkgf.m lb- ft
Oil drain plug 30~353.0~3.521.7~25.3
Oil filler plug 30~353.0~3.521.7~25.3
Back up lamp switch 30~353.0~3.521.7~25.3
Control shaft assembly 10~121.0~1.2 7.2~8.7
Select lever 43~554.3~5.531.1~39.8
Shift link assembly 43~554.3~5.531.1~39.8
Transaxle mounting bracket assembly 65~856.5~8.547.0~61.5
Transaxle and enging mounting bolt 65~856.5~8.547.0~61.5
SERVICE STANDARD Item Specification [mm(inch)]
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2007 > 2.7L V6 GASOLINE >
SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE
Transmission oil inspection and replacement
1. After parking the vehicle on a plain, stop the engine.
2. After removing the oil filler plug and washer, inspect the manual transaxle fluid condition and quantity.
3. If the manual transaxle fluid is contaminated, drain it out by removing the oil drain plug.
4. Tighten the new oil drain plug and feed manual transaxle fluid to a proper level.
TORQUE:
29.4~34.4 Nm(3.0~3.5kgf.m, 21.7~25.3lb - ft)
Oil type: SAE75W/85
Oil quantity:
1.9 liter(2.0077 US qt, 1.6718 lmp qt)
5. Retighten the oil filler plug with a new washer.
TORQUE:
29.4~34.4 Nm(3.0~3.5kgf.m, 21.7~25.3lb - ft)
Back up lamp switch inspection
1.Disconnect the back up lamp switch connector(B).
2.Inspect the continuity of the switch. When the shift lever is located in reverse range, it should be applied an electric
current.
3. Replace the back up lamp switch, if necessary.
TORQUE:
29.4~34.4 Nm(3.0~3.5kgf.m, 21.7~25.3lb - ft)
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2.Tighten the transaxle under mounting bolts.
TORQUE:
65~85 Nm(6.5~8.5 kgf.m, 47.0~61.5 lb - ft)
3.Install the starter motor(A) and connect the starter motor connector. (see EE group)
TORQUE:
65~85 Nm(6.5~8.5 kgf.m, 47.0~61.5 lb - ft)
4.install the starter motor cover(A).
5.install the side cover(A).