Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Pontiac Montana SV6, 2006 Chevrolet Uplander, and 2006 Buick Terraza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Align the transaxle filler tube to the transmission and Install the transaxle into the vehicle.
- Install the lower transaxle bolt (6) and stud (5).
Tighten: Tighten the bolt and stud to 75 N.m (55 lb ft).
- Install the transaxle brace. Refer to Automatic Transmission Brace Replacement (Front Wheel Drive) , Automatic Transmission Brace Replacement (All Wheel Drive) or Automatic Transmission Brace Replacement (Front Wheel Drive and All Wheel Drive) .
- Install the transaxle brace. Refer to Automatic Transmission Brace Replacement (Front Wheel Drive) , Automatic Transmission Brace Replacement (All Wheel Drive) or Automatic Transmission Brace Replacement (Front Wheel Drive and All Wheel Drive) .
- Connect the transmission cooler lines. Refer to Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Hose Replacement .
- Install the right and left axle shafts into the transaxle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Front in Front Wheel Drive Shafts.
- Connect the vehicle speed sensor.
- Install the torque converter bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 63 N.m (46 lb ft).
- Install the torque converter inspection cover. Refer to Torque Converter Cover Replacement .
- Install the frame. Refer to Frame Replacement - Front in Frame and Underbody.
- Install the front wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
- Lower vehicle.
- Remove the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture in Engine Mechanical - 3.5L (LX9)
- Install the upper transaxle bolts (1, 2, 3) and stud (4).
Tighten: Tighten the bolts and stud to 75 N.m (55 lb ft).
- Connect the wiring harness (3) to the transaxle.
- Install the transmission range selector cable bracket (4). Refer to Automatic Transmission Range Selector Cable Bracket Replacement .
- Install the automatic transmission range selector cable (1) on the manual shaft (5).
- Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.5L (LX9).
- Install the coolant recovery bottle.
- Adjust the fluid level. Refer to Transmission General Specifications and Fluid Capacity Specifications .
- Inspect for fluid leaks.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices.
NOTE:
Do NOT overfill the transaxle. The overfilling of the transaxle causes foaming, loss of fluid, shift complaints and possible damage to the transaxle.