Transmission, Removing And Installing, Hybrid Vehicles: Installing: Notes

Install in reverse order of removal while Noting The Following: 

Clean the ATF cooler and the ATF lines if the ATF is dirty or before installing a replacement transmission. Refer to ATF PIPES AND ATF COOLER, CLEANING .

Use a wire brush to clean the threads of the bolts that were installed with locking fluid. Then insert the bolts with Locking Fluid:AMV 185 101 A1  .

Use a thread cutter to clean all threaded holes containing self-locking bolts to remove any locking compound residue. Otherwise the bolts could shear the next time they are removed.

-- Always replace self-locking bolts and nuts.

-- Reconnect all electrical connections, lines, hoses, and connectors that were disconnected during removal.

-- Make sure the torque converter is inserted correctly inside the transmission before installing the transmission. Refer to TORQUE CONVERTER, INSTALLING .

-- Check installation dimension -a- Fig 1

Fig 1: Measuring Torque Converter

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Fig 2: Measuring Torque Converter

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Prior to installation of the transmission in the drive motor, ensure that there are alignment sleeves for centering the drive motor/transmission -arrows- or install them if necessary.

Fig 3: Alignment Sleeves -Arrows

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When connecting the drive motor and transmission, ensure that the stud bolts of the drive plate are flush with the converter bushings.

-- When bolting the transmission to the drive motor, always make sure the converter is >>rotating freely<< and not jammed.