Installation

1. Install the transaxle mount to the transaxle with two fasteners.

Torque: 32 Nm (24 ft. lbs.)

IMPORTANT: Make sure that the mount stud inserts squarely into the cradle to prevent damaging the threads on the stud.





2. Lower the powertrain completely.
3. Install a new transaxle mount-to-cradle nut.

Torque: 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.)





4. Loosen the two engine strut bracket-to-cradle fasteners to remove any fore/aft preload from the engine strut.
5. Tighten the engine strut bracket-to-cradle fasteners.

Torque: 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.)

IMPORTANT: Install rear section of shield first, then front.





6. Install the left side splash shield.
7. Install tabs in body cut-out.

IMPORTANT: Make sure shield flaps are tucked in at body locations.

8. Align molded-in shield fasteners with holes in cradle. Push straight in to install.
9. Install push pins.

NOTICE: Before installing wheels, remove rust or corrosion from wheel mounting surfaces and brake rotors/drums. Failure to do so can cause wheel nuts to loosen in service.

10. Position the left front wheel onto the hub.
11. Install the wheel nuts and tighten in a crisscross pattern. Repeat tightening pattern to be sure torque is correct.

Torque: 140 Nm (103 ft. lbs.)

12. Lower vehicle from hoist.