For 1990-2009 cars

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

1. Install the speedometer-driven gear bolt and the speedometer-driven gear into the transaxle housing.

Tighten
Tighten the speedometer-driven gear bolt to 4 N·m (35 lb in).

2. Install the clutch-release bearing guide and the clutch-release bearing.
3. Install the backup lamp switch into the transaxle housing.

Tighten
Tighten the backup lamp switch to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

4. Install the differential into the transaxle housing. Refer to Differential Case Assemble.
5. Install the bearing plate, with the shafts attached.
6. Install the bearing plate bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bearing plate bolts to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).

7. Install the transaxle cover and the transaxle cover bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the transaxle cover bolts to 18 N·m (13 lb ft).

8. Install the gearshift lever cover and the gearshift lever cover bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the gearshift lever cover bolts to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).

9. Install the transaxle into the vehicle. Refer to Transmission Replacement.