Installation Procedure
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- Raise the transmission with the transmission jack and position the transmission to the engine.CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .
- Install the 2 transmission bolts (1, 2) and tighten to 58 N.m (43 lb ft).
- Install the 3 transmission bolts (1, 2, 3) and tighten to 58 N.m (43 lb ft).
- Remove the transmission jack.
- Align the mark of the flex plate to the mark on the torque converter for reassembly.NOTE:
If reusing the torque converter bolts, clean the threads and apply threadlocker to the threads prior to installation. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
- Install the torque converter bolts (1) and tighten to 60 N.m (44 lb ft),
- Install the starter. Starter Replacement (LGX)Starter Replacement (LSY)
- Using the engine support fixture raise the powertrain into place.
- Install the left transmission mount to the transmission. Transmission Mount Replacement (Left Side) Transmission Mount Replacement (Front)
- Install the front transmission mount to transmission bolts. Transmission Mount Replacement (Left Side) Transmission Mount Replacement (Front)
- Connect the front wheel drive half shaft to the transmission. Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft Replacement - Left Side
- Connect the side front wheel drive shaft to the transmission. Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side (FWD with LGX)Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side (FWD with LSY)
- Install the drivetrain and front suspension cradle. Drivetrain and Front Suspension Cradle Removal and Installation
- Install the transmission mount strut bracket to the transmission. Transmission Mount Strut Bracket Replacement (All Wheel Drive) Transmission Mount Strut Bracket Replacement (Front Wheel Drive)
- Remove the engine support fixture. Engine Support Fixture
- Install the 3 transmission bolts (1, 2, 3) and tighten to 58 N.m (43 lb ft).
- Position the auxiliary water pump (2) to it's original position.
- Install the auxiliary water pump bolt (1). Auxiliary Water Pump Replacement (LGX)
- Connect the transmission fluid cooler outlet pipes to the transmission fluid cooler. Transmission Fluid Cooler Outlet Pipe Replacement (With V08)Transmission Fluid Cooler Outlet Pipe Replacement (Without V08)
- Position the harness as necessary then install the 2 wiring harness retainers (4).
- Connect the transmission input speed sensor connector (3).
- Reposition the transmission wiring harness bracket (2) as necessary.
- Engine Wiring Harness Transmission Clip Nut (1) - Install and tighten 9 N.m (80 lb in)
- Connect the control valve body transmission control module electrical connector (1), then clip the wiring harness to the cover.
- Position the wiring harness bracket (5) to the transmission.
- Clip the 4 engine wiring harness retainers (2) to the wiring harness bracket.
- Connect the electrical connector (3) to the transmission.
- Install the body wiring harness bracket bolt (1) and tighten to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
- Connect all the remaining electrical connectors to the transmission.
- Clip the all the remaining engine wiring harness retainers to the transmission.
- Connect the electronic transmission selector manual park release cable to the transmission. Electronic Transmission Range Selector Manual Park Release Cable Replacement
- Install the battery tray. Battery Tray Replacement
- Fill the transmission with correct fluid. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
- Check transmission fluid level. Transmission Fluid Level and Condition Check
- If a NEW TCM has been installed into the vehicle, the NEW module needs to be reprogrammed. Service Programming System (SPS)
- Reprogram the transmission. Q77 Transmission Control Solenoid Valve Characterization Programming
- Road test the vehicle.