For 1990-2009 cars

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

1. Install the speedometer-driven gear into the transaxle housing using the speedometer-driven gear bolt and tighten to 5 N·m (44 lb in).
2. Install the clutch-release bearing guide and the clutch-release bearing. Refer to Clutch Concentric Actuator Cylinder Replacement.
3. Install the backup lamp switch into the transaxle housing and tighten 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 and tighten to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).
7. Install the transaxle cover using the transaxle cover bolts and tighten.

• | bigger transaxle cover bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft)

• | smaller transaxle cover bolts to 15 N·m (11 lb ft)

8. Install the gearshift lever cover using the gearshift lever cover bolts and tighten to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).
9. Install the transaxle into the vehicle. Refer to Transmission Replacement.