Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- If the transfer case heat shield was previously removed, complete the following steps.
- Install the transfer case heat shield (2).
- Install the transfer case heat shield bolts (1) and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Install the transfer case (2) from the transaxle.
- Install the bolts (1) securing the transfer case to the transaxle and tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Install the rear transmission mount and bracket. Refer to Transmission Mount Bracket Replacement - Rear (FWD) or Transmission Mount Bracket Replacement - Rear (AWD with LZ4) or Transmission Mount Bracket Replacement - Rear (AWD with LY7) .
- Remove the jackstand supporting the transaxle.
- Install the transfer case mounting bracket (3).
- Install the transfer case mounting bracket bolts (1) and tighten to 23 N.m (17 lb ft).
- Install the transfer case mounting bracket bolt (4) and tighten to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Install the transfer case mounting bracket bolt (2) and tighten to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Install both catalytic converters. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (LZ4) or Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (LY7) or Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (LCS) and Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (LZ4) or Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (LY7 ) or Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (LCS) .
- Install the right wheel drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
- Install the propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement .
- Fill the transfer case with fluid. Refer to Transfer Case Fluid Replacement .
- Lower the vehicle.
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution
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NOTE:
Tighten the bolts in the specified sequential order.