Installation (4.2L)
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- Install the converter holding strap onto the transmission bell housing to retain the torque converter. See Figure .
- Raise the transmission into place and remove the converter holding strap from the transmission.
- Slide the transmission straight onto the locating pins while lining up the marks on the flywheel and the torque converter made during removal. The torque converter must be flush onto the flywheel and rotate freely by hand.
- Install nuts, studs and/or bolts securing the transmission to the engine. Tighten the studs and/or bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the flywheel to torque converter bolts. Use care not to drop the bolts into the bell housing. Tighten the bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the torque converter access plug. See Figure .
- Remove the safety chain from the transmission.
- Install the transmission vent hose (2), fuel lines, and the wiring harness to the transmission.
- Install the heat shield to the transmission. See Figure .
- Install the bolts securing the heat shield to the transmission. Tighten the bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the shift cable end to the transmission shift lever ball stud (6) and bracket (1). See Figure .
- Install the transfer case, if equipped. See appropriate REMOVAL & INSTALLATION article.
- Install the front exhaust pipe assembly. Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the transmission mount to the vehicle. See Figure .
- Install the bolts (1 and 2) securing the transmission mount to the transmission. Tighten the bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the transmission support to the vehicle. See Figure .
- Install the fuel tank shield.
- Install the EVAP canister to the frame bracket.
- Lower the transmission and remove the transmission jack.
- Install the nuts securing the transmission mount to the transmission support. See Figure . Tighten the nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the rear drive shaft. See appropriate DRIVE SHAFTS & UNIVERSAL JOINTS article in DRIVELINE/AXLES.
- Flush the transmission oil cooler and cooling lines at this time, if necessary. See LUBRICATION in appropriate SERVICING article as follows:
- For 2002 models, see SERVICING - BRAVADA, ENVOY & TRAILBLAZER article.
- For 2003 models, see SERVICING - BRAVADA, ENVOY & TRAILBLAZER article.
- Connect the transmission oil cooler lines to the transmission. See OIL COOLER HOSE/PIPE under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION in appropriate SERVICING article as follows:
- For 2002 models, see SERVICING - BRAVADA, ENVOY & TRAILBLAZER article.
- For 2003 models, see SERVICING - BRAVADA, ENVOY & TRAILBLAZER article.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the filler tube to the stud (1) on the right side of the engine. See Figure .
- Install the filler tube nut (2). Tighten the nut to specification. See Figure . See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Connect the battery. Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Fill the transmission to the proper level with transmission fluid and check for leaks. See LUBRICATION in appropriate SERVICING - A/T article.
- Road test the vehicle and check for proper operation.