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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Locating Components On Side Cover
    GM20822Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Inspect the side cover for cracks or damage to the seal grooves and mounting bosses.
  2. Inspect the side cover seals for damage. The side cover seals are reusable if not damaged.
  3. Thoroughly clean the side cover and the side cover seals.
  4. Clean and dry the seal grooves and the axle seal bore.
  5. Install the side cover gaskets (5 and 6) into the grooves on the side cover (1).
  6. Retain the seals with J 36850  or equivalent.
  7. Install the side cover to drive sprocket thrust washer (7) onto the side cover.
  8. Retain the thrust washer with J 36850  or equivalent.
    9. Fig 2: Identifying Side Cover Assembly
    GM474273Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the transmission side cover (1) to the transmission case.
    10. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  10. Install the transmission side cover bolts (3) and studs (4).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts and studs to 28 N.m (22 lb ft).

  11. Install the output axle seal and sleeve. Refer to Output Axle Shaft Sleeve and Seal Replacement .
  12. Lower the vehicle.
  13. Raise the engine and transmission with the engine support fixture.
  14. Install the transmission mount. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side .
  15. Raise the vehicle.
  16. Install the frame bolts. Refer to Frame Replacement (L61) or Frame Replacement (L66) .
    17. Fig 3: View Of Rear Transaxle Mount-To-Frame Bolts
    GM929708Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Install the rear transmission mount to frame bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

  18. Install the front transmission mount. Refer to Transmission Front Mount Replacement .
  19. Install the power steering gear intermediate shaft pinch bolt. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
  20. Install the left wheel drive shaft to the transmission. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (Non Hybrid) or Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (Hybrid) .
  21. Connect the left ball joint to the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Ball Joint Replacement .
  22. Connect the left tie rod to the steering knuckle. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement .
  23. Connect the left stabilizer shaft link to the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
  24. Install the left front splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement .
  25. Install the left front tire and wheel. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (Non Hybrid) or Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (Hybrid) .
  26. If equipped with 2.4L (LAT), install the auxiliary fluid pump. Refer to Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Pump Replacement .
  27. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  28. Untie the radiator, air conditioning condenser, and fan module assembly.
  29. Remove the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture for the 2.2L (L61) engine.
  30. Install the PNP switch. Refer to Park/Neutral Position Switch Replacement .
    31. Fig 4: Removing/Installing Shift Cable Bracket Bolt, Nut & Bracket
    GM1547450Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  31. Install the shift cable bracket (2), bolt (3), and nut (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt (3) and nut (1) to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).

    32. Fig 5: Disconnecting/Connecting Shift Control Cable At Range Select Lever & Bracket
    GM1547449Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  32. Install the shift control cable to the shift control cable bracket (1). Ensure the cable retaining clip (2) is fully seated.
  33. Connect the shift control cable (3) to the range select lever (4).
  34. Connect the air duct hose to the intake plenum. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement for the 2.2L (L61) engine or Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement for the 2.4L (LAT) engine.
  35. Install the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement (2.2L (L61)) or Battery Tray Replacement (2.4L (LAT)) or Battery Tray Replacement (3.5L (L66)) .
  36. Fill the transmission. Refer to Approximate Fluid Capacities .
    37. NOTE: Transmission Auxiliary Pump Priming must be performed after any service procedure is performed on the transmission that involves the draining of and refill of transmission fluid. Failure to perform the Transmission Auxiliary Pump Priming will result in damage to the auxiliary pump and possible damage to the transmission.
  37. Using a scan tool, prime the transmission auxiliary pump.
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