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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Identifying Case Side Cover
    GM48208Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the J 36850  to the case side cover O-ring (59). See Special Tools .
  2. Install the O-ring (59) to the case side cover.
  3. Install the case side cover gasket (54).
  4. Install the case side cover (53), by first installing any 2 of the upper case side cover bolts (56, 58).
    5. Fig 2: Identifying Case Side Cover Bolts/Locations
    GM164786Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  5. Install the case side cover bolts (56,57,58).

    Tighten:  Tighten bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    6. Fig 3: View Of Transaxle Mount Bracket And Bolts
    GM161246Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the transaxle mount bracket
  7. Install the transaxle mount bracket bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 95 N.m (70 lb ft)

  8. Install a jackstand under the left frame rail and raise frame while aligning transaxle mount bolts with frame and ball joint with steering knuckle.
  9. Install and tighten left side frame-to-body bolts (2).
  10. Install the drive axle to the transaxle.
  11. Remove the drain pan from under the transaxle.
  12. Install transaxle mount nuts (2).
  13. Install the ball joint nut and cotter pin.
  14. Install steering gear-to-frame bolts.
  15. Install the positive battery cable center retainer on the front frame rail.
  16. Reposition the stabilizer bar and install bolts-to-lower control arms.
  17. Install the front splash shield. Refer to Splash Shield Replacement - Engine - Left and Splash Shield Replacement - Engine - Right in Body Front End.
  18. Install the wheel speed sensor harness to 4 retainers on the lower control arm.
  19. Install the inner fender splash shield.
  20. Install the left front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  21. Lower the vehicle.
  22. Remove the engine support fixture.
    23. Fig 4: Identifying Case Side Cover Bolts/Locations
    GM164786Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  23. Install the top case side cover bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    24. Fig 5: View Of Transaxle Range Selector Cable & Shift Lever
    GM629690Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  24. Install the shift cable to the shift lever and transaxle shift cable bracket bolts to shift cable bracket.

    Tighten:  Tighten bolts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

  25. Connect the transaxle wiring harness connector, and harness retainer to side cover stud.
  26. Install the engine mount struts. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Left and Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Right in Engine Mechanical - 3.4L or Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Right and Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Left in Engine Mechanical - 3.8L.
  27. Install the accelerator cable bracket with the accelerator and cruise control cables. Refer to Accelerator Controls Cable Bracket Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.4L or Accelerator Controls Cable Bracket Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.8L.
  28. Install the air induction duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Intake Duct Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.4L or Air Cleaner Intake Duct Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.8L.
  29. Install the engine dress cover.
    30. NOTE: Refer to Do Not Overfill the Transmission Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  30. Check and fill the transaxle as necessary.
  31. Inspect for fluid leaks.
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