Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise the outboard (left) side of the transmission until it is higher than the differential (right) side. This ensures that the reverse band is in the proper location.
- Install the servo spring (49).
- Install the servo assembly (42-48).
- Install the reverse servo cover (40) with the new O-ring seal (41).
- Install the snap ring (39).
- Install the exhaust crossover pipe. Refer to Exhaust Crossover Pipe Replacement (LA1) or Exhaust Crossover Pipe Replacement (LY7) in Engine Exhaust.
- Install the powertrain (engine, transmission and frame) to the vehicle. Refer to Engine Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.6L (LY7).
IMPORTANT:
Failure to perform the following step may result in no reverse gear due to the servo pin not aligning with the reverse band.