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Installation Procedure

  1. Complete the following if previously removed from the transaxle:
    IMPORTANT: Ensure clearance is maintained between the transaxle and the following:
    • The brake pipes
    • The secondary AIR pipe
    • The power steering pressure hose
    • The wiring harnesses
      Fig 1: Installing Transaxle To Engine Bolt
      G02178057Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Carefully raise the transaxle to the engine in a tilted position in order to clear the starter nose cone.
  3. Align the transaxle with the engine and position the transaxle onto the engine dowels.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Install the engine to transaxle bolt (2).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 75 N.m (55 lb ft).

  5. Connect the vehicle speed sensor electrical connector.
  6. Install the engine to transaxle center brace and heat shield. Refer to ENGINE TO TRANSAXLE BRACE REPLACEMENT   .
    Fig 2: Installing Engine To Transaxle Center Brace & Heat Shield
    G02178058Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the bolts securing the front transaxle brace to the transaxle.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

    Fig 3: Installing Front Transaxle Brace & Bolts
    G02178059Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Raise the transaxle and install the nut (1) securing the transaxle mount to the transaxle mount bracket.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut to 75 N.m (55 lb ft).

    Fig 4: Installing Transaxle Mount To Transaxle Mount Bracket Nut
    G02178060Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the transmission jack and the J 41160  .
    IMPORTANT: Line up the flywheel and converter using the alignment marks made during disassembly.
  10. Install the flywheel to converter bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).

    Fig 5: Installing Flywheel To Converter Bolts
    G02178061Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the torque converter cover assembly. Refer to TORQUE CONVERTER COVER REPLACEMENT   .
  12. Install the engine to transaxle bracket lower bolt (1).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

    Fig 6: Installing Engine To Transaxle Bracket Lower Bolt
    G02178062Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the right and left drive shafts (2) to the transaxle (1). Refer to AXLE SHAFTS in Axle Shafts.
    Fig 7: Installing Right & Left Drive Shafts To Transaxle
    G02178063Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Install the 3 ground connections to the side of the transaxle.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

    Fig 8: Installing Ground Connections To Side Of Transaxle
    G02178064Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Connect the transaxle main electrical harness connector.
  16. Install the left transaxle brace to the powertrain assembly.
  17. Install the bolt securing the left transaxle brace to the transaxle.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the left transaxle brace bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the left transaxle brace nut to 41 N.m (30 lb ft).

  18. Install the front frame assembly to the vehicle.
  19. Install the left from fascia extension. Refer to BUMPER SYSTEM  in Bumpers.
  20. Install the stabilizer shaft links. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT LINK REPLACEMENT  in Front Suspension.
    Fig 9: Installing Left Transaxle Brace To Powertrain Assembly
    G02178065Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  21. Lower the vehicle.
  22. Connect the lower transaxle oil cooler pipe to the transaxle. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER HOSE/PIPE REPLACEMENT   .
    Fig 10: Connecting Lower Transaxle Oil Cooler Pipe To Transaxle
    G02178066Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  23. Install the upper transaxle oil cooler pipe to the radiator. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER HOSE/PIPE REPLACEMENT   .
    Fig 11: Installing Upper Transaxle Oil Cooler Pipe To Radiator
    G02178067Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  24. Install the remaining transaxle to engine bolts (1).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 75 N.m (55 lb ft).

  25. Remove the engine support fixture. Refer to ENGINE SUPPORT FIXTURE in Engine Mechnical-4.6L.
    Fig 12: Installing Transaxle To Engine Securing Bolts
    G02178068Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  26. Install the range selector cable bracket to the studs on the transaxle.
  27. Install the heater pipe to the stud on the transaxle.
  28. Install the nuts that retain the heater pipe and the range selector cable bracket to the transaxle.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nuts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    Fig 13: Installing Range Selector Cable Bracket & Nuts
    G02178069Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  29. Connect the range selector cable terminal to the transaxle range selector lever.
  30. Install the Magnasteer wire to the retaining clip.
  31. Connect the transaxle vent tube to the accelerator bracket.
  32. Install the Magnasteer wire to the retaining clip.
  33. Connect the transaxle vent tube to the accelerator bracket.
  34. Install the brake pipe retainers to the side rail.
  35. Install the upper and lower air cleaner assemblies. Refer to AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY in Removal & Installation.
  36. Install the upper filler panel (1). Refer to BODY FRONT END  in Body Front End.
    Fig 14: Installing Upper Filler Panel & Fasteners
    G02178070Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  37. Flush the transmission cooler.
  38. Add DEXRON® III transmission fluid as required. Refer to FLUID CAPACITY SPECIFICATIONS   and TRANSMISSION FLUID CHECKING PROCEDURE   .
  39. Check the front suspension alignment, adjust the toe as necessary.
  40. Clear the transmission adaptive pressures (TAPS). Refer to SCAN TOOL OUTPUT CONTROLS   .
  41. Check the front end alignment.
  42. Road test the vehicle and check for transaxle leaks.
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