Trans installation checklist           

Replacing the shifter coupler?  If so, do it now

Position transmission under the car, attach lifting chain to top of transmission lifting eye

Make sure intermediate axel and its housing are installed in bearing support

Remove all transmission mounting nuts from studs and bolts

Raise and engage transmission, install one nut

Make sure intermediate shaft is properly mated, then install all trans nuts and bolts

• 19mm nut and bolt at the bottom front
• 15mm bolt at bottom rear
• 15mm bolt below the starter
• 19mm nuts at the top front and center (leave one)
• Torque large bolts/nuts to 60 ft-lbs

Reconnect the tripod joint

Hang subframe on pivot bolts 

Check spacer alignment at front suspension bracket mount point; pre-glue if necessary

Remove all nuts and bolts from the subframe and frame, rotate subframe up, position jack under it at front corner.  

Jack it upward, aligning sway bar link

Lever trans mount into position; monitor it to keep it from binding

Engage ball joint stud 

Install bolts

• Two 13 mm bolts at left front
• Two 14 mm bolts/17 mm nuts at front near hinge bolt
• 16 mm bolt to stay rod
• Two 14 mm bolts/17 mm nuts at rear near hinge bolt
• Two 13 mm bolts at suspension mount/front of suspension bracket
• Two 14 mm bolts at rear of suspension bracket

Install sway bar link nut

Install sway bar bushing bracket bolts (steering wheel full left)

Install ball joint pinch bolt

Torque subframe bolts to 40 ft-lbs.  Torque ball joint clamp bolt to 20 ft-lbs, then install e-clip.

Tighten the subframe hinge bolts

Install transmission mount bolt, torque to 50 ft-lbs

Remove engine support

Reinstall shift coupler and speedo cable

Reinstall starter motor

Reconnect slave cylinder hose

Reconnect reverse light switch

Reconnect ground cable

Reconnect turbo delivery pipe

• Connection at throttle body
• Connection at intercooler (from beneath the car)
• Connection to the turbo bypass valve (smaller hose in the middle of the duct)
• Temperature probe electrical connection

Reinstall air cleaner and housing.

• Lettering on air cleaner housing faces up, locating tabs for AMM clips face fore and aft.

Install AMM

 Install battery holder

Reconnect cables to terminal block

Reinstall washer fluid reservoir and washer pump, refill reservoir

Reinstall battery, connect cables

Reinstall wheel liner and fender trim piece

Reinstall wheels, lower car , torque wheel nuts to 80 ft-lbs

Check top of the engine for loose components

• PCV stuff and vacuum grommets and hoses.

Bleed clutch

Assemble tools, test drive