Transmission Brace Replacement

Fig 1: Transmission Brace & Bolts

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the rear catalytic converter. Refer to Three-Way Catalytic Converter Replacement (Front-LFX) , Three-Way Catalytic Converter Replacement (Rear-LFX) , Three-Way Catalytic Converter Replacement (Front LF3) , Three-Way Catalytic Converter Replacement (Rear LF3) . Support the transaxle with a transaxle jack.
1	Transaxle Brace Bolt CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 50 (37 lb ft)
2	Transaxle Brace Bolt Tighten 100 (74 lb ft)
3	Transaxle Brace