41TE Automatic Transmission (Service Information): Installation: Installation

Fig 1: Transaxle Removal/Installation

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1 - BOLT (3)

2 - TRANSAXLE

1. Install transaxle to engine (2) . Install and torque transaxle-to-engine bolts (1) to 108 N.m (80 ft. lbs.).
   Fig 2: Transaxle Upper Mount

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2. Raise engine/transaxle assembly (2) enough line up transaxle mount bracket (3). Install two mount-to-transaxle bracket bolts (1) and torque to 68 N.m (50 ft. lbs.).
3. Remove screw jack support.
4. Install four drive plate-to-torque converter bolts and torque to 88 N.m (65 ft. lbs.) torque.
   Fig 3: Starter Motor Removal/Installation - Typical

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   1 - BOLT

   2 - GROUND

   3 - STARTER

   4 - BOLT

5. Position starter (3) into place and hand-tighten lower bolt (1).
6. Lower vehicle.
7. Install transaxle dipstick tube. Verify that openings are free of debris and o-ring seal is intact. Replace o-ring if necessary. Secure bracket to transaxle. Install starter upper bolt through the ground cable (2) and torque to 54 N-m(40 ft. lbs.).
8. Install cable bracket-to-transaxle bellhousing bolt and torque to 61 N.m (45 ft. lbs.).
9. Raise vehicle.
10. Torque starter lower bolt to 54 N.m (40 ft. lbs.).
11. Connect starter motor electrical connections.
    Fig 4: Bellhousing Dust Cover Removal/Installation

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    1 - DUST COVER (IF EQUIPPED)

12. Install bellhousing dust cover (1) .
    Fig 5: LEFT LATERAL STRUT/COLLAR

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    1 - TRANSAXLE

    2 - COLLAR

    3 - OIL PAN

    4 - STRUT

13. Install structural collar and left (front) lateral bending brace. Refer to appropriate ENGINE information for proper procedures .
    Fig 6: Right Lateral Bending Brace Removal/Installation - Typical

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    1 - TRANSAXLE

    2 - ENGINE

    3 - LATERAL BENDING BRACE

14. Install right (rear) lateral bending brace (3) . Torque bolts to 81 N.m (60 ft. lbs.) torque.
    Fig 7: Power Steering Hose to Structural Collar

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    1 - POWER STEERING HOSE

    2 - BOLT

15. Install power steering line to structural collar (1) .
16. Install front halfshafts. Refer to Differential and Driveline/Half Shaft - Installation .
17. Install left splash shield.
18. Install left wheel/tire assembly. Torque lug nuts to 136 N.m (100 ft. lbs.) torque.
19. Lower vehicle.
20. Connect transaxle oil cooler lines. An audible 'click' should be heard. Verify connection by pulling outward.
    Fig 8: Component Connector Location

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    1 - SOLENOID/PRESSURE SWITCH ASSY. CONNECTOR

    2 - INPUT SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR

    3 - OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR

    4 - TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR CONNECTOR

21. Connect solenoid/pressure switch assembly connector (1) .
22. Connect transmission range sensor connector (4).
23. Connect output speed sensor connector (3).
24. Connect input speed sensor connector (2).
25. Install gearshift cable to bracket and connect to the manual valve lever.
    Fig 9: Battery Tray Removal/Installation

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26. Install battery tray (1) .
    Fig 10: Battery Removal/Installation

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    1 - BATTERY

27. Install battery and holddown clamp (1) .
    Fig 11: Air Cleaner Assembly Removal/Installation

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    1 - AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY

28. Install air cleaner assembly .
29. Connect battery cables.
30. Fill transaxle with fluid.