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Transaxle (2002): Installation

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  1. Install the transaxle mount.
  2. Install the PNP switch.
    3. CAUTION: Ensure the transaxle is secured properly to the transmission jack.
  3. Install the transaxle to the transmission jack.
  4. Use the transmission jack to raise and install the transaxle to the engine.
  5. Install the lower transaxle bolt (6) and the stud (1). Tighten the bolt and the stud to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  6. Install the transaxle brace. See TRANSAXLE BRACE  .
  7. Connect the VSS electrical connector.
  8. Remove the drive shafts from the steering knuckle and the struts. See appropriate FRONT article in SUSPENSION.
  9. Install the drive shaft to the transaxle. See appropriate DRIVE SHAFTS & UNIVERSAL JOINTS article in DRIVELINE/AXLES.
  10. Install the transaxle oil cooler pipes to the transaxle. See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION in SERVICING - CENTURY & REGAL article.
  11. Install the flywheel holder to the flywheel and install the torque converter bolts. See Fig 1 . Tighten the bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
    Fig 1: Installing Torque Converter Bolts
    G00191946Courtesy of GM
  12. Install the starter motor. See appropriate STARTERS article in ELECTRICAL.
  13. Install the torque converter covers. See Figure .
  14. Install the torque converter cover bolts. See Figure . Tighten the bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  15. Install the transaxle fluid filler tube. See Figure .
  16. Install the transaxle fluid filler tube bolt. See Figure . Tighten the bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  17. Remove the transmission jack from the transaxle.
  18. Install the frame to the vehicle. See FRAME REPLACEMENT  .
  19. Lower the vehicle.
  20. Install the upper transaxle bolts (3, 4 and 5), and the stud (2). Tighten the bolts and the stud to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  21. Install the engine wire ground wires and the nuts to the studs. Tighten the nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  22. Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable bracket and the automatic transaxle range selector cable to the transaxle.
  23. Connect the electrical wiring harness connectors to the transaxle and the PNP switch.
  24. Remove the engine support fixture. See ENGINE SUPPORT FIXTURE  .
  25. Install the engine mount strut brackets to the upper radiator support. See ENGINE MOUNT STRUT BRACKET-TO-UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT  .
  26. Install the air cleaner intake duct clamps. See AIR CLEANER INTAKE DUCT  . Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  27. Connect the negative (-) battery cable. Tighter bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
    28. NOTE: Do not overfill the transaxle. Overfilling of the transaxle causes foaming, loss of fluid, shift complaints, and possible damage to the transaxle.
  28. Adjust the fluid level to specification. See LUBRICATION in SERVICING - CENTURY & REGAL article.
  29. Inspect for fluid leaks.
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