Installation

1. INSTALL TRANSFER ASSEMBLY

(a) Apply sealant 1281 to the transaxle assembly and transfer assembly in continuous beaded from of 1.2 mm diameter as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:

• Wipe any grease off from the attaching surfaces.
• Install it within 10 minutes after applying the sealant.
• Sealant stuck on the gasket, case oil seal and driving plug may cause oil leakage and seizure due to oil shortage. Care must be taken.

(b) Install the transfer assembly to the transaxle assembly with the 2 bolts and 6 nuts.

Torque: 69 N*m (700 kgf*cm, 51 ft.*lbf)

NOTICE:

• Check that the gasket is installed to the transfer assembly before installing them to the transaxle assembly.
• Install the transfer assembly to the transaxle assembly without tilting.
• When moving the transfer assembly, do not hold the oil seal on the both sides.

2. INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WITH TRANSFER

HINT: (See page AX-167)

3. INSTALL ENGINE AND TRANSAXLE

HINT: (See page EM-44)

4. INSTALL TRANSFER DRAIN PLUG

(a) Install the transfer drain plug with a new drain gasket.

Torque: 49 N*m (500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf)

5. INSTALL NO. 2 TRANSFER CASE PLUG

(a) Install the No. 2 transfer case plug with a new No. 2 gasket.

Torque: 49 N*m (500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf)

6. INSTALL NO. 1 TRANSFER CASE PLUG

(a) Add oil up to 0 to 5 mm below the lower side of the plug hole.

Oil quantity: 0.9 L (0.95 US qts, 0.71 lmp. qts)

HINT: When adding oil, pour it slowly.

(b) Install the No. 1 transfer case plug with a new No. 1 gasket.

Torque: 49 N*m (500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf)

7. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

HINT: (See page SP-4)

8. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL

HINT: (See page BC-3)