Installation Procedure
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- Install a NEW seal to the indicator tube.
- Install the oil level indicator tube.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
- Install the indicator tube nut.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).
- Remove the plugs from the transmission oil cooler line fittings.
- Connect the transmission oil cooler lines. Refer to TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE QUICK CONNECT FITTING .
- Install the exhaust pipe hanger bracket and bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 17 N.m (12 lb ft).
- Instal the insulator and nuts to the bracket.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 17 N.m (12 lb ft).
- Tighten the right exhaust pipe nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Tighten the left exhaust pipe nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Install the transmission crossmember.
- Install the transmission crossmember bolts/nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts/nuts to 95 N.m (70 lb ft).
- Install the transmission mount nut.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Remove the support from the transmission.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the transmission oil level indicator.
- Fill the transmission to the proper level with DEXRON® III transmission fluid. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID CHECKING PROCEDURE .