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Installation Procedure

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  1. Align the transaxle filler tube to the transmission and Install the transaxle into the vehicle.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the lower transaxle bolt (6) and stud (1).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the lower transaxle to engine and engine to transaxle bolts to 75 N.m (55 lb ft).

  3. Install the wiring harness bracket to the side cover.
  4. Connect the neutral safety switch.
  5. Install the transaxle brace.
  6. Connect the transmission cooler lines.
  7. Install the transaxle brace. Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BRACE REPLACEMENT   . 
  8. Install the right and left axle shafts into the transaxle. Refer to AXLE SHAFT  in Driveline/Axle-Front Wheel Drive Shafts.
  9. Connect the vehicle speed sensor.
    Fig 1: Installing Lower Transaxle Bolts And Stud (M15)
    G01531509Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the torque converter bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 63 N.m (46 lb ft).

  11. Install the torque converter cover.
  12. Install the filler tube bracket retaining nut on the transmission.
  13. Install the frame.
    Fig 2: Installing Torque Converter Bolts (M15)
    G01531510Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Install the front wheels. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  in Tires and Wheels.
  15. Lower vehicle.
  16. Remove the ENGINE SUPPORT FIXTURE  . 
  17. Install the upper transaxle bolts (3, 4, 5) and stud (2).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts and stud to 75 N.m (55 lb ft).

    Fig 3: Installing Upper Transaxle Bolts And Stud (M15)
    G01531511Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Connect the wiring harness to the transaxle.
  19. Install transmission range selector cable bracket refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION RANGE SELECTOR CABLE BRACKET REPLACEMENT   in Automatic Transaxle.
  20. Install the automatic transmission range selector cable on the manual shaft.
  21. Install the air cleaner assembly refer to ENGINE CONTROLS - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION & OVERHAUL  in Removal and Installation in Engine Performance.
  22. Install the coolant recovery bottle.
    NOTE: Do NOT overfill the transaxle. The overfilling of the transaxle causes foaming, loss of fluid, shift complaints, and possible damage to the transaxle.
  23. Adjust the fluid level.
  24. Inspect for fluid leaks.
    Fig 4: Installing Coolant Recovery Bottle (M15)
    G01531512Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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