Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Inspect the transmission output shaft seal, replace if damaged.
- Install the PTU to transmission. Ensure the PTU is fully engaged. Hand start the PTU to transmission bolts. DO NOT tighten.
- Install the PTU brace. Hand start all 6 bolts.
- Tighten the PTU to transmission bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).
- Tighten the PTU brace bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).
- Hand start all the powertrain mount to PTU bolts and tighten.
- Hand start the propshaft center bearing bolts.
- Ensure all the PTU flange and propshaft coupling area is clean. Insert coupling into the PTU flange.
- Hand start all propshaft coupling bolts and tighten.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (19 lb ft).
- Install the center bearing bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (19 lb ft).
- Install the intermediate drive shaft. Refer to Intermediate Shaft Replacement (L61) or Intermediate Shaft Replacement (L66) .
- Position the steering gear mounts to the cradle. Refer to Power Steering Gear Replacement .
- Install the PTU vent hose.
- Check the PTU fluid fill. Remove the fluid fill plug. Fill until fluid is just below the bottom of the fill hole.
Specification: Add 500 ml (17 oz) PTU fluid.
Tighten: Tighten the fill plug to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Start the engine and observe idle shape. Compare to pre-removal condition. If excessive, perform powertrain balance procedure-operation #1. Refer to Powertrain Balance procedure.
- Check the transmission oil level and fill as required. Refer to Transmission Fluid Checking .
IMPORTANT:
Lubricate the seal with transmission fluid prior to PTU installation.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
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IMPORTANT:
Use the index mark for reassembly.
IMPORTANT:
Apply Permatex Threadlocker®-Blue to bolt threads.
IMPORTANT:
Use sealant GM P/N 12345493 or equivalent on fill plug.