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Installation Procedure

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  1. Lubricate input shaft splines and the two guiding sleeves.
  2. Place the transmission to the engine support fixture.
  3. Attach transmission to the engine.
    4. Fig 1: Lower Transmission Fasteners
    GM2019074Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  4. Install the transmission fasteners.
    • Tighten the fastener (1) to 60 (44 lb ft).
    • Tighten the fastener (2) to 40 (30 lb ft).
    5. Fig 2: View Of Lower Transmission Fasteners
    GM2019075Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Install the transmission fasteners.
    • Tighten the fastener (1) to 60 (44 lb ft).
    • Tighten the fastener (2) to 40 (30 lb ft).
  6. Install the starter motor. Refer to Starter Replacement (LTG Front Wheel Drive) .
  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Raise the engine to the correct level with the engine support fixture.
  9. Install the fasteners to the transmission bracket left side. Refer to Transmission Mount Bracket Replacement - Left Side .
  10. Remove the engine support fixture.
  11. Install the ground cable and the upper fasteners to the starter motor. Refer to Starter Replacement (LTG Front Wheel Drive) .
  12. Raise the vehicle.
  13. Install the rear transmission bracket. Refer to Transmission Rear Mount Bracket Replacement .
  14. Install the transmission front mount. Refer to Transmission Front Mount Replacement .
  15. Install the intermediate shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Replacement (with MR6) .
  16. Install the left drive shaft to the transmission. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement - Left Side .
  17. Install the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement (LTG) .
  18. Install the subframe. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement .
  19. Fill up the transmission fluid. Refer to Transmission Fluid Drain and Fill .
  20. Install the clutch actuator cylinder hose. Refer to Clutch Actuator Cylinder Pipe Replacement .
    21. Fig 3: Upper Transmission Fasteners
    GM2019073Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  21. Install the upper transmission fasteners (1) using the DT-48783  special socket. Tighten the fasteners to 60 (44 lb ft).
  22. Install the shift lever cable to the selector on the transmission. Refer to Manual Transmission Shift Lever Cable Replacement .
  23. Install the fasteners and brackets for the wiring harness to the transmission.
  24. Install the connector to the reverse light switch.
  25. Install the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .
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