Installation Procedure
- Support the transmission with a suitable jack.
- Remove the J-21366 Converter Holding Strap from the transmission bell housing.
Install the transmission. (1)
- CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .
Transmission Bolt (2) - Install and tighten [4x] - Fastener Specifications
- Transmission Stud (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
Transmission Bolt (2) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
- Transmission Stud (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
- NOTE:
For proper bolt alignment, loosely install all mount bolts prior to tightening to specifications.
Transmission Mount (2) - Loosely install
- Transmission Mount Bolt (1) - Loosely install [2x]
Transmission Mount Bracket Bolt (1) - Loosely install [4x]
Transmission Mount Bolt (1) - Tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
Transmission Mount Bracket Bolt (1) - Tighten [4x] - Fastener Specifications
- Remove the transmission jack.
Connect the electrical connector. (1)
- Install the retainers. (2)
- NOTE:
For proper alignment of all torque converter bolts, install the first torque converted bolt in the oval shaped hole.
Prepare the transmission torque converter bolts (1) for installation as follows:
- Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the components using a lint free cloth.
- Thread the cleaned components into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive.
- Apply thread locking adhesive to the external threads of the components. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
- Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive once applied to the component.
- Transmission Torque Converter Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [6x] - Fastener Specifications
Starter (3) - Install
- Starter Bolt (2) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
- Starter Stud (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Auxiliary Generator Battery Jumper Cable (2) - Install
- Battery Positive Cable Nut (1) @ Starter Solenoid - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Electrical Connector (1) - Connect
Auxiliary Generator Battery Jumper Cable (3) - Install
- Engine Wiring Harness Retainer (2) - Engage [2x]
- Battery Negative Cable Nut (1) @ Starter Stud - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Engine Oil Cooler Seal (3) - Install NEW [2x]
- Engine Oil Cooler (2) - Install
- Engine Oil Cooler Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [4x] - Fastener Specifications
Thermostat Bypass Hose (3) @ Engine Oil Cooler - Install
- Engine Oil Cooler Coolant Inlet Hose (2) @ Engine Oil Cooler - Install
- Hose Clamp (1) - Engage [2x] - Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type
Oil Level Indicator Tube O-Ring (2) - Install NEW
- Oil Level Indicator Tube (1) - Install
Oil Level Indicator Tube Bracket Bolt (1) - Install - Fastener Specifications
- Electrical Connector (1) @ Oil Level Indicator (3) - Install
Oil Level Indicator (1) - Install
Automatic Transmission Fluid Cooling Exchanger (2) - Install
- Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Cooler Bracket Nut (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Cooler Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Seal (1) - Install NEW [2x]
- NOTE:
Remove the caps from the fittings and plugs from the holes before installing the transmission fluid cooler pipes.
Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe (2) @ Automatic Transmission Fluid Cooling Exchanger - Install [2x]
- Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Nut (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
Automatic Transmission Fluid Cooling Heat Exchanger Outlet Hose (2) @ Automatic Transmission Fluid Cooling Exchanger - Install
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Cooling Heat Exchanger Outlet Hose Clamp (1) @ Automatic Transmission Fluid Cooling Exchanger - Engage - Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type
Automatic Transmission Fluid Cooling Heat Exchanger Inlet Hose (1) @ Automatic Transmission Fluid Cooling Exchanger - Install
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Cooling Heat Exchanger Inlet Hose Clamp (1) @ Automatic Transmission Fluid Cooling Exchanger - Engage - Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type
Exhaust Pipe Clamp (1) - Install NEW
Catalytic Converter Gasket (2) - Install NEW
- Warm Up Three-Way Catalytic Converter (1) - Install
Catalytic Converter Brace Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Catalytic Converter Brace Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
- NOTE:
Use hand tools only when tightening the exhaust pipe clamp.
Exhaust Pipe Clamp (1) - Tighten - Fastener Specifications
- NOTE:
A special anti-seize compound is used on the heated oxygen sensor threads. The compound consists of liquid graphite and glass beads. The graphite will burn away, but the glass beads will remain, making the sensor easier to remove. New or service sensors will have the compound already applied to the threads. IF a sensor is removed and is to be reinstalled, the threads MUST have an anti-seize compound applied before installation. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
CAUTION:Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Caution .
Using the appropriate tool, install the heated oxygen sensor (1). Fastener Specifications
- Connect the heated oxygen sensor electrical connector.
Catalytic Converter Heat Shield (1) - Install
Catalytic Converter Heat Shield Nut (2) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
- Catalytic Converter Heat Shield Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
Turbocharger Heat Shield (1) - Install
Turbocharger Heat Shield Bolt (1) - Install [3x] - Fastener Specifications
- NOTE:
A special anti-seize compound is used on the heated oxygen sensor threads. The compound consists of liquid graphite and glass beads. The graphite will burn away, but the glass beads will remain, making the sensor easier to remove. New or service sensors will have the compound already applied to the threads. IF a sensor is removed and is to be reinstalled, the threads MUST have an anti-seize compound applied before installation. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
Using the EN-6179 Heated Oxygen Sensor Remover/Installer, install the heated oxygen sensor (1). Fastener Specifications
- Connect the heated oxygen sensor electrical connector.
Apply a thin layer of grease to the transmission output shaft splines (1). Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
- Loosely install a NEW propeller shaft hub clamp (3) to the propeller shaft joint boot.
- Support and secure the propeller shaft (2) to a suitable hydraulic jack stand.
- Propeller Shaft (2) - Install
Prepare the 2 propeller shaft bearing support bolts (1) for installation as follows:
- Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the components using a lint free cloth.
- Thread the cleaned components into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive.
- Apply thread locking adhesive to the external threads of the components. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
- Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive once applied to the component.
- Propeller Shaft Bearing Support Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
- Remove the hydraulic jack stand supporting the propeller shaft.
Prepare the 3 rear propeller shaft bolts (1) and nuts (3) for installation as follows:
- Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the components using a lint free cloth.
- Thread the cleaned components into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive.
- Apply thread locking adhesive to the external threads of the components. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
- Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive once applied to the component.
- Align the relationship marks (2) made on the propeller shaft and the rear differential flange.
- Rear Propeller Shaft Bolt (1) - Install [3x]
- Rear Propeller Shaft Nut (3) - Loosely install [3x]
- Rear Propeller Shaft Bolt (1) - Tighten [3x] - Fastener Specifications
- Ensure that the drive shaft boot is completely seated in the output shaft groove prior to crimping the propeller shaft hub clamp (2).
- Using the DT-35910 Drive Axle Seal Clamp Pliers (1), crimp the propeller shaft hub clamp (2) until the final crimped outer diameter (a) is 39 - 41 mm (1.54 - 1.61 in).
Floor Panel Number 2 Cross Bar Reinforcement (1) - Install
- Floor Panel Number 2 Cross Bar Reinforcement Bolt (2) - Install and tighten [4x] - Fastener Specifications
Exhaust Intermediate Underbody Heat Shield (2) - Install
- Exhaust Heat Shield Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
Catalytic Converter Gasket (2) - Install NEW
- Exhaust Muffler (1) - Install
Exhaust Muffler (1) @ Exhaust Rear Muffler Insulator-Right Side (3) - Install
- Exhaust Muffler (1) @ Exhaust Intermediate Pipe Insulator-Right Side (2) - Install
Exhaust Muffler (1) @ Exhaust Rear Muffler Insulator-Left Side (3) - Install
- Exhaust Muffler (1) @ Exhaust Intermediate Pipe Insulator-Left Side (2) - Install
{ If equipped } Front Crossmember Brace (2) - Install
- { If equipped } Front Crossmember Brace Nut (1) - Install and tighten [4x] - Fastener Specifications
Catalytic Converter Nut (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
Floor Panel Reinforcement (1) - Install
- Floor Panel Number 4 Cross Bar Reinforcement Bolt (2) - Install and tighten [6x] - Fastener Specifications
Underbody Rear Air Deflector- Right Side (5) - Install
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector Plastic Nut (3) - Install and tighten [3x] - Fastener Specifications
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector Bolt (2) - Install and tighten [3x] - Fastener Specifications
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector Nut (4) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
- Rear Wheelhouse Liner Screw (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Rear Tire Front Air Deflector- Right Side (1) - Install
- Rear Tire Front Air Deflector Bolt (2) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
Underbody Rear Air Deflector- Left Side (5) - Install
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector Plastic Nut (2) - Install and tighten [3x] - Fastener Specifications
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector Bolt (3) - Install and tighten [3x] - Fastener Specifications
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector Nut (4) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
- Rear Wheelhouse Liner Screw (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Rear Tire Front Air Deflector- Left Side (2) - Install
- Rear Tire Front Air Deflector Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
- NOTE:
Ensure the transmission control is in the park position and the automatic transmission range selector lever is in the park position.
Slide the automatic transmission range selector locking ring (1) in the direction of the arrow then install the automatic transmission range selector (3) into the automatic transmission range selector lever (4).
- Ensure the automatic transmission range selector cable retainer (2) is fully engaged then slide the automatic transmission range selector locking ring (1) in the opposite direction of the arrow to lock the automatic transmission range selector cable (3) into the automatic transmission range selector lever (4).
Install the automatic transmission range selector cable (2) into the automatic transmission range selector lever cable bracket.
- If NEW threaded components are being installed, loosen the adhesive using a metal pick or similar tool before proceeding. If threaded components are reused, prepare the threaded components using the following steps:
- Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the components using a lint free cloth.
- Thread the cleaned components into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive.
- Remove loose debris from internal and external threads using compressed air.
- Apply liquid thread locking adhesive in a strip along half of the length of the external threads, starting at the tip, just prior to installation. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
- Automatic Transmission Range Selector Lever Cable Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
- If necessary, adjust the automatic transmission range selector lever cable. Automatic Transmission Range Selector Lever Cable Adjustment
- Fill the engine oil to the proper level with NEW engine oil. Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement (RWD) , or Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement (AWD)
- Connect the negative battery cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
- Fill the transmission to the proper level with NEW transmission fluid. Transmission Fluid Fill Procedure
- Perform the solenoid valve characterization. Q77 Transmission Control Solenoid Valve Characterization Programming (8L45) , or Q77 Transmission Control Solenoid Valve Characterization Programming (10L60)
- Inspect for transmission fluid leaks. Automatic Transmission Fluid Leaks
- Inspect the exhaust system for leaks.
To prevent loosening the harmonic balancer bolt, rotate the harmonic balancer center bolt clockwise ONLY.
Ensure that the cable is properly aligned to the transmission bracket prior to tightening the fastener in order to avoid any damage to the cable and/or bracket. Failure to perform this task can result in the shifter moving out of the Park position unintentionally, causing potential vehicle damage and bodily injury.
Ensure the automatic transmission range selector cable is aligned to the automatic transmission range selector lever cable bracket prior to tightening.