INSTALL MANUAL TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
Align the input shaft with the clutch disc assembly and install the manual transaxle assembly to the engine assembly.
Install the 5 bolts.
Note
Be careful not to pinch wire harnesses, etc.
Do not forcefully pry on the manual transaxle assembly.
To avoid damage to the input shaft, do not forcefully shake the manual transaxle assembly.
Insert knock pins into the knock pin holes securely so that the end face of the manual transaxle assembly fits close against the engine assembly before tightening the bolts.
INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR LH
Install the engine mounting insulator LH with engine mounting bracket to the manual transaxle assembly with the 7 bolts.
INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Using a transmission jack, support the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.
Install the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly with the 6 bolts.
Install the engine mounting control bracket with the 3 bolts.
Remove the engine sling device.
Remove the 2 bolts, No. 1 engine hanger and the No. 2 engine hanger.
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 ASSEMBLIES
INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
Using vernier calipers, measure the free length of the compression spring.
| Minimum length |
|---|
| 40.5 mm (1.594 in.) |
If the length is not as specified, replace the compression spring.
Using a plastic hammer and a wooden block, tap in a new exhaust pipe gasket until its surface is flush with the exhaust manifold.
Note
Be sure to install the exhaust pipe gasket in the correct direction.
Do not damage the outer surface of the exhaust pipe gasket.
Do not reuse the exhaust pipe gasket.
Do not push in the gasket with the exhaust pipe when connecting it.
Install the exhaust front pipe assembly and a new exhaust pipe gasket with the 2 compression springs and 2 bolts.
Install the exhaust pipe No.4 support.
Install the bolt and clamp.
Note
Clamp marks and stamping should be aligned.
INSTALL FLYWHEEL HOUSING UNDER COVER
Install the flywheel housing under cover to the manual transaxle assembly with the 3 bolts.
INSTALL NO. 3 ENGINE WIRE
Install the No. 3 engine wire to the manual transaxle assembly with the 2 bolts.
INSTALL WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET
Install the wire harness clamp bracket to the manual transaxle assembly with the bolt.
Connect the back-up light switch connector.
Connect the heated oxygen sensor connector.
INSTALL CLUTCH RELEASE CABLE ASSEMBLY
Install the clutch release cable assembly to the manual transaxle assembly.
INSTALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
Connect the transmission control shift cable to the shift lever retainer.
Connect the transmission control shift cable to the floor shift shift lever.
Connect the transmission control select cable to the shift lever retainer.
Connect the transmission control select cable to the floor shift shift lever.
Note
Connect the select cable point with the serrated part facing upwards.
Insert the clip in the orientation shown in the illustration.
INSTALL CLUTCH RELEASE FORK RETURN TENSION SPRING
Install the clutch release fork return tension spring to 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.) |
PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
INSTALL NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
| *1 | Clip A |
| *2 | Clip B |
Install clip B onto the body and install the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly onto the body with clip A.
Note
Fit the lip of the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly correctly onto the dash panel.
INSTALL NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
| *a | Matchmark |
Align the matchmarks and install the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly to the steering gear assembly with bolt B.
Tighten bolt A.
Release the seat belt from the steering wheel assembly.
INSTALL STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER PLATE
Engage the steering column hole cover plate.
INSTALL BATTERY CLAMP SUB-ASSEMBLY
Install the battery clamp sub-assembly with the 3 bolts.
INSTALL ENGINE ROOM RELAY BLOCK
Engage the 3 wire harness clamps.
Engage the claw and install the engine room relay block.
Install the 2 bolts.
INSTALL BATTERY
| *a | Identification line |
| *b | A-A |
| *c | B-B |
Install the battery onto the battery clamp sub-assembly, 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
Install the cowl top panel outer with the 10 bolts.
Engage the grommet and install the wire harness.
Engage the wire harness clamp.
INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 VENTILATOR SEAL
Install the No. 1 ventilator seal with the 2 clips.
INSTALL FRONT AIR SHUTTER SEAL RH
Install the front air shutter seal RH the 2 clips.
INSTALL FRONT WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY
ADD MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL
INSPECT MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL
Stop the vehicle in a level place.
Remove the manual transaxle filler plug and the gasket.
| *a | 0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.20 in.) |
Check that the oil surface is within 5 mm (0.20 in.) of the bottom of the manual transaxle 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 manual transaxle filler plug and a new gasket.
INSTALL FRONT WHEELS
CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
INSPECT FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
INSPECT FOR MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL LEAK
INSPECT FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK