Installation Procedure
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- Install a new seal into the transmission case.
- Lubricate the seal with transmission fluid and install the filler tube into the seal.NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
- Install the bolt securing the filler tube to the transmission torque converter housing.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).
- Raise the transmission.
- Install the transmission support. Refer to TRANSMISSION SUPPORT REPLACEMENT (RWD) or TRANSMISSION SUPPORT REPLACEMENT (4WD) in Frame and Underbody.
- Remove the transmission jack.
- If the vehicle is equipped with a 2.2L engine, proceed to step 9.
- Install the rear output shaft. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT - ONE PIECE or PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT - TWO PIECE in Propeller Shaft.
- Install the exhaust manifold pipe. Refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD PIPE REPLACEMENT in Engine Exhaust.
- Lower the vehicle.
- If the vehicle is equipped with a 2.2L engine, install the bolt securing the dipstick to the exhaust manifold.
- Install the bolts securing the oil level indicator tube to the engine.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).
- Install the transmission oil level indicator.
- Fill the transmission to the proper level with DEXRON® III transmission fluid. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID CHECKING PROCEDURE .