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Installation Procedure

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  1. Coat 3 new O-rings with AC Delco T-IV automatic Transmission fluid.
  2. Install the new O-rings on the solenoids.
  3. Fig 1: Solenoid Bolt, Shift Solenoid, TCC Solenoid, Solenoid Bolt, Pressure Control Solenoid
    GM867018Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Install the Pressure Control Solenoid (8) from the valve body, then the Pressure Control Solenoid bracket (7).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 7 N.m (58 lb in).

  5. Install the TCC solenoid (5), then the Torque Converter Clutch solenoid bolt (4).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 11 N.m (97 lb in).

  6. Install the 1 - 2 shift solenoid (3) in the valve body.
  7. Install the 2 - 3 shift solenoid (1) in the valve body, then install the retaining bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 11 N.m (97 lb in).

  8. Fig 2: Disconnecting/Connecting Manual Valve Connecting Rod From Manual Lever
    GM867015Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the valve body assembly to the transaxle case while connecting the manual valve connecting rod to the manual valve.
  10. Fig 3: Valve Body Assembly Bolts
    GM867481Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Secure the valve body assembly with the 17 bolts. Bolt 1 length - 20 mm (0.79 in), Bolt 2 length - 28 mm (1.10 in), Bolt 3 length - 50 mm (1.97 in).

    Tighten:  Tighten the 17 valve body bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  12. Fig 4: Manual Detent Spring
    GM867012Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the manual detent spring and bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  14. Fig 5: Solenoid Connectors
    GM867010Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Connect the 4 solenoid electrical connectors.
  16. Fig 6: Fluid Filter Screen Bolts
    GM858045Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Install the oil filter and the 3 bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  18. Fig 7: Oil Pan Magnets
    GM867023Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Clean and install the 2 magnets on the oil pan.
  20. Install a new gasket on the oil pan, then install the oil pan to the transaxle. Secure the oil pan with 18 bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the transaxle oil pan bolts to 6 N.m (53 lb in).

  21. Install a new oil pan drain plug.

    Tighten:  Tighten the transaxle oil pan drain plug to 18 N.m (14 lb ft).

  22. Install the left engine splash shield. Refer to Splash Shield Replacement - Engine - Left in Body Front End.
  23. Lower the vehicle.
  24. Connect the negative (-) battery cable.
  25. Refill the transaxle as necessary.