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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the 6 transaxle to engine retaining bolts.

    Tighten 

    • Tighten the bolts (1) to 64 N.m (47 lb ft).
    • Tighten the bolt (2) to 46 N.m (35 lb ft).
    • Tighten the bolts (3) to 23 N.m (17 lb ft).
    Fig 1: Installing 6 Transaxle To Engine Retaining Bolts
    G03415498Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the rear transaxle mounting bracket to the transaxle with the 3 bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 64 N.m (47 lb ft).

    Fig 2: Installing Rear Transaxle Mounting Bracket To Transaxle With 3 Bolts
    G03415499Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the front transaxle mount to the transaxle with the 2 bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 64 N.m (47 lb ft).

    Fig 3: Installing Front Transaxle Mount To Transaxle With 2 Bolts
    G03415500Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the transmission support with the 4 bolts on the vehicle.

    Tighten 

    • Tighten the bolts (1) to 39 N.m (29 lb ft).
    • Tighten the bolt (2) to 52 N.m (38 lb ft).
    Fig 4: Installing Transmission Support With 4 Bolts On Vehicle
    G03415501Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the front mount through bolt.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 52 N.m (38 lb ft).

    Fig 5: Installing Front Mount Through Bolt
    G03415502Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the rear transaxle mount to the transmission support.
  7. Install the 3 nuts and bolt.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt and 3 nuts to 52 N.m (38 lb ft).

    Fig 6: Installing Rear Transaxle Mount To Transmission Support
    G03415503Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the rear transaxle mount through bolt.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt and nut to 87 N.m (64 lb ft).

    Fig 7: Installing Rear Transaxle Mount Through Bolt
    G03415504Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the left transaxle mounting bracket and 3 bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 52 N.m (38 lb ft).

    Fig 8: Installing Left Transaxle Mounting Bracket And 3 Bolts
    G03415505Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the left mount to the body.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the 4 bolts to 52 N.m (38 lb ft).

  11. Install the left mount through bolt and nut.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the through bolt and nut to 80 N.m (59 lb ft).

    Fig 9: Installing Left Mount Through Bolt And Nut
    G03415506Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: The gray colored bolt must be installed first. This bolt is to insure proper alignment for the other 5 bolts.
  12. Install the 6 torque converter bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

  13. Install the flywheel inspection cover
  14. Lower the jack from the transaxle.
  15. Install the starter assembly in the vehicle. Refer to STARTING SYSTEM in Engine Electrical.
  16. Install the left and right drive shafts. Refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
  17. Install the exhaust pipe in the vehicle. Refer to CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACEMENT (AWD) or CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACEMENT (2WD) in Engine Exhaust.
    Fig 10: Installing 6 Torque Converter Bolts
    G03415507Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Install the front wheels. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
  19. Install the drain plug with a new gasket.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the drain plug to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).

  20. Install the left lower splash shield. Refer to SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT - ENGINE - LEFT in Body Front End.
  21. Install the right lower splash shield. Refer to SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT - ENGINE - RIGHT in Body Front End.
  22. Lower the vehicle.
  23. Remove the engine support fixture.
  24. Connect the transaxle oil cooler pipes to the transaxle.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the oil cooler pipe nuts 35 N.m (25 lb ft).

  25. Install the oil filler tube with a new O-ring into the transaxle.
    Fig 11: Connecting Transaxle Oil Cooler Pipes To Transaxle
    G03415508Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  26. Install the 2 bolts with the oil cooler pipe clamp to the transaxle assembly.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the oil cooler pipe clamp bolts 6 N.m (49 lb in).

  27. Connect the shift cable to the transaxle, then install the nut.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut to 12 N.m (9 lb ft).

  28. Connect the shift cable to the transaxle, then install the clip.
  29. Connect the shift cable to the cable bracket, then install the bracket bolt.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut to 12 N.m (9 lb ft).

  30. Connect the 3 electrical connectors to the transaxle.
    Fig 12: Connecting Shift Cable To Transaxle And Installing Nut
    G03415509Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  31. Connect the oxygen sensor electrical connector. Refer to ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION or Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 2 Replacement (AWD) on page 6-973 in Engine Controls 1.8L (LV6).
  32. Connect the 2 wire harness brackets, then install the 2 bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 12 N.m (9 lb ft).

  33. Install the 2 bolts and ground cables to the transaxle.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (7 lb ft).

  34. Install the cruise control servo in the vehicle. Refer to CRUISE CONTROL SERVO REPLACEMENT in Cruise Control.
  35. Install the battery tray and the 4 bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 13 N.m (9 lb ft).

  36. Install the battery. Refer to BATTERY REPLACEMENT in Engine Electrical.
  37. Install the air cleaner case assembly.
  38. Install the cylinder head cover in the engine. Refer to CYLINDER HEAD COVER REMOVAL in Engine Mechanical - 1.8L (LV6).
    Fig 13: Installing 2 Bolts And Ground Cables To Transaxle
    G03415510Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  39. Install the hood on the vehicle. Refer to HOOD REPLACEMENT in Body Front End.
  40. Fill the transaxle with 3.1 L (3.25 qt) of AC Delco T-IV (GM P/N 88900925).
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