INSTALL MANUAL TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
Align the input shaft with the clutch disc and install the manual transaxle onto the engine.
Install the 5 bolts.
Note
Insert dowel pins into dowel holes securely so that the end face of transaxle assembly fits close against engine assembly before tightening the bolts between the engine and transaxle.
Make sure that the dowel pins are not loose, bent, damaged or scratched and then install the transaxle onto the engine with the contact surfaces of the engine and transaxle flat against each other.
INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR LH
Install the engine mounting insulator and engine mounting bracket with the 7 bolts.
INSTALL SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Using a transmission jack, support the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.
Install the 6 bolts and the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.
Install the 3 bolts onto the engine mounting control bracket (for 1KR-FE).
Install the control rod onto the engine mounting control bracket with the bolt (2WZ-TV).
Remove the engine sling device.
Remove the No. 1 and No. 2 engine hangers (for 1KR-FE).
INSTALL STARTER ASSEMBLY
Install the starter with the 2 bolts.
Connect the wire harness to terminal 30 and install the nut.
Connect the wire harness to terminal 50 and install the nut.
Install the wire harness clamp with the bolt.
INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
Coat the spline of the inboard joint shaft assembly with transaxle oil.
Align the shaft splines and install the drive shaft assembly with a screwdriver and hammer.
Note
Face the snap ring cut area downward.
Do not damage the oil seal.
Do not damage the front drive shaft assembly boot.
Tech Tips
Whether the front drive shaft assembly is securely driven in or not can be confirmed from the brass bar reaction force or sound.
INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
The installation procedure for the RH side is the same as that for the LH side.
INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH
Push the front axle assembly out of the vehicle to align the spline of the front drive shaft assembly with the front axle assembly and insert the front axle assembly.
Note
Do not push the front axle assembly further out of the vehicle than is necessary.
Do not damage the oil seal.
Do not damage the front drive shaft assembly boot.
Do not damage the speed sensor rotor.
Check for any foreign matter on the speed sensor rotor and insertion part.
INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
The installation procedure for the RH side is the same as that for the LH side.
INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER NO. 1 LH
Push the front suspension lower arm No. 1 downward, install the front lower ball joint and tighten the castle nut and a new clip.
Note
Retighten the castle nut and clip within a turning angle of 60° after aligning the hole of the clip with the castle nut.
INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER NO.1 RH
Tech Tips
The installation procedure for the RH side is the same as that for the LH side.
INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BAR
Install the stabilizer bar front with the 2 cushion retainers, 2 cushions and a nut, as shown in the illustration.
Note
Be sure to install the cushion and retainer in the correct direction.
Tighten the nut with a spanner (10 mm).
INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle and install it with the castle nut and a new cotter pin.
Note
Retighten the castle nut and cotter pin within a turning angle of 60° after aligning the hole of the cotter pin with the castle nut.
INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
The installation procedure for the RH side is the same as that for the LH side.
INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT LH NUT
Install a new front axle hub nut.
Using a hammer and chisel, stake the front axle hub nut.
INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT RH NUT
Tech Tips
The installation procedure for the RH side is the same as that for the LH side.
INSTALL SPEED SENSOR FRONT LH
INSTALL SPEED SENSOR FRONT RH
Tech Tips
The installation procedure for the RH side is the same as that for the LH side.
INSTALL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY FRONT
Install the 2 exhaust pipe No.4 supports and the exhaust tail pipe assembly.
INSTALL FLYWHEEL HOUSING UNDER COVER
Install the flywheel housing under cover onto the clutch housing with the 3 bolts.
CONNECT ENGINE WIRE NO.3
Connect the engine wire No. 3 (ground cable) onto the transaxle with the 2 bolts.
CONNECT WIRING HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET
Connect the wiring harness clamp bracket with the bolt.
Connect the back-up light switch connector.
Connect the oxygen sensor connector.
CONNECT CLUTCH RELEASE CABLE ASSEMBLY
Connect the clutch release cable to the manual transaxle.
CONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
Connect the transmission select cable to the manual transaxle with the new clip A and clip B.
Connect the transmission shift cable to the manual transaxle with the new clip A and clip B.
INSTALL CLUTCH RELEASE FORK RETURN TENSION SPRING
Install the clutch release fork return tension spring onto the release fork retracting spring hanger.
INSPECT AND ADJUST CLUTCH PEDAL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Turn up the floor carpet.
Check whether the pedal height is correct.
| Pedal height from floor panel |
|---|
| LHD |
| 135 to 145 mm (5.31 to 5.71 in.) |
| RHD |
| 161 to 171 mm (6.34 to 6.74 in.) |
Adjust the pedal height.
Loosen the lock nut and turn the stopper bolt until the height is correct.
Tighten the lock nut.
Check that the pedal free play is correct.
Depress the pedal until the resistance begins to be felt.
| Pedal free play |
|---|
| 13 to 23 mm (0.512 to 0.906 in.) |
Adjust the pedal free play.
Turn the clutch release cable adjusting nut until the pedal free play is correct.
Note
Confirm that the clutch cable boot is installed.
After adjusting the pedal free play, check the pedal height.
Check the clutch release point.
Pull the parking brake lever and install the wheel stopper.
Start the engine and allow it to idle.
Without depressing the clutch pedal, slowly adjust the shift lever to the reverse position until the gears come into contact with the clutch pedal.
Gradually depress the clutch pedal and measure the stroke distance from the point that the gear noise stops (release point) up to the full stroke end position.
| Standard distance |
|---|
| 20 mm (0.787 in.) or more (from pedal stroke end position to release point) |
If the distance is not as specified, perform the following operations.
Check the pedal height.
Check the pedal free play.
Check the clutch cover and disc.
Check the pedal stroke.
| Pedal stroke |
|---|
| 148 mm (5.83 in.) |
INSTALL BATTERY HOLD DOWN CLAMP
Install the battery clamp with the 3 bolts.
Engage the 2 wire harness clamps.
INSTALL ENGINE ROOM RELAY BLOCK
Engage the claw and install the relay block.
Install the 2 bolts.
INSTALL BATTERY
Install the battery onto the battery clamp, as shown in the illustration.
Note
The identification line should be seen after installing the battery.
The battery clamp should be in contact with the battery after the installation.
Install the battery clamp with the bolt.
Connect the battery positive terminal with the nut.
INSTALL COWL TOP PANEL OUTER
Engage the 8 clips and install the hood to cowl top seal.
INSTALL FRONT WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY
Connect the connector.
Install the front wiper motor and link assembly with the 2 bolts.
INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH
Connect the washer hose.
Engage the 8 claws and install the cowl top ventilator louver RH.
Install the clip.
INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER LH
Connect the washer hose.
Engage the 9 claws and install the cowl top ventilator louver LH.
Install the clip.
INSTALL HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL
Engage the 8 clips and install the hood to cowl top seal.
INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM LH
Scrape any metal powder off the serrated part of the wiper arm with a round file or equivalent (when reinstalling).
Clean the wiper pivot serrations with a wire brush.
Operate the wiper, then stop the windshield wiper motor assembly in the automatic stop position.
Provisionally install the front wiper main arm with the nut.
Install the front wiper secondary arm onto the front wiper motor and link assembly.
Align the blade tip with the mark on the windshield glass, as shown in the illustration.
Tighten the nut of the front wiper main arm.
INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP
Engage the claw and install the front wiper arm head cap.
INSTALL STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY NO. 1
Install clip B onto the vehicle body and install the steering column hole cover onto the vehicle body with clip A.
Note
Fit the lip of the steering column hole cover correctly onto the dash panel.
INSTALL STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY NO. 2
Align the matchmarks and install steering intermediate shaft assembly No. 2 onto the steering gear sub-assembly with bolt B.
Tighten bolt A.
Release the seat belt from the steering wheel.
INSTALL STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER PLATE
Engage the steering hole plate.
ADD MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL
INSPECT MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL
Stop the vehicle in a level place.
Remove the transmission filler plug and the gasket.
Check that the oil surface is within 5 mm (0.20 in.) of the bottom of the transmission filler plug opening.
Note
Excessively large or small amounts of oil may cause trouble.
After replacing the oil, drive the vehicle and check the oil level again.
Check for oil leakage if the oil level is low.
Install the transmission filler plug and a new gasket.
INSTALL FRONT WHEELS
CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
INSPECT FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
CHECK FOR MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL LEAKAGE
CHECK FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAKAGE