Installation Procedure
Park Pawl Actuator Assembly (1) - Install
- Park Release Lever (2) - Install
- Manual Shift Shaft (3) - Install
- Manual Shift Shaft Pin (4) - Install NEW
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NOTE:
Ensure the automatic transmission fluid pump seal is in the control valve body.
Control Valve Body Assembly (1) - Install
- Install the control valve body assembly into the case. The locating pins on the bottom of the control valve body assembly will hold the control valve body assembly in place while installing bolts.
- Connect the main control wiring harness connector as shown.
- Park Inhibitor Solenoid (2) - Install
Clean the bolt holes and ensure they are free from any old sealant. Allow to dry before installing NEW bolts.
- Control Valve Solenoid Body Bolt (1) - Install and tighten in sequence [2x] - Fastener Specifications
- Control Valve Solenoid Body Bolt (2) Install NEW and tighten in sequence [3x] - Fastener Specifications
- Control Valve Solenoid Body Bolt (3) Install and tighten in sequence [2x] - Fastener Specifications
Automatic Transmission Auxiliary Fluid Pump Seal (1) - Install NEW
- Automatic Transmission Auxiliary Fluid Pump Outlet Pipe Seal (2) - Install NEW
- Automatic Transmission Auxiliary Fluid Pump Outlet Pipe (3) - Install
- Control Valve Upper Body Bolt (4) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Automatic Transmission Fluid Filter (2) - Install - Automatic Transmission Fluid, Fluid Pan and/or Filter Replacement
- Remove the drain pan.
Raise the rear of the transmission then hand start the 4 transmission mount bracket bolts (1).
- Transmission Mount Bracket Bolt (1) - Tighten - Fastener Specifications
- Remove the transmission jack.
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).
Catalytic Converter Gasket (2) - Install NEW
- Exhaust Muffler (1) - Install
{ If equipped } Front Crossmember Brace (2) - Install
- { If equipped } Front Crossmember Brace Nut (1) - Install and tighten [4x] - Fastener Specifications
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
Electrical Connector (1) @ Exhaust Control Valve Actuator - Connect [2x]
Catalytic Converter Nut (1) - Install [2x] - Fastener Specifications
Floor Panel Reinforcement (2) - Install
- Floor Panel Number 4 Cross Bar Reinforcement Bolt (1) - 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
- Inspect the exhaust system for leaks.
- Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
- Fill the transmission to the proper level with NEW transmission fluid. Transmission Fluid Level and Condition Check
- Perform the solenoid valve characterization reprogramming procedure. Q77 Transmission Control Solenoid Valve Characterization Programming (8L45) , or Q77 Transmission Control Solenoid Valve Characterization Programming (10L60, 10L80)
Install the NEW pin so equal amounts stick out from either side of the manual shaft.
Ensure the wiring harness is not pinched anywhere after valve body installation.
Refer to Fastener Caution
The bolts are marked by arrows in the valve body casting.
Refer to Fastener Caution .