Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: View Of Oil Level Indicator Tube & Seal

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Fig 2: View Of Oil Level Indicator Tube Nut

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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Fig 3: View Of Transmission Oil Cooler Lines

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Remove the plugs from the transmission oil cooler line fittings.
Connect the transmission oil cooler lines. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Line Quick Connect Fitting .

Fig 4: View Of Heat Shield/Exhaust Pipe Hanger Bracket & Bolts

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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).

Fig 5: View Of Right Exhaust Pipe Nuts

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Tighten the right exhaust pipe nuts.
Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

Fig 6: View Of Left Exhaust Manifold Pipe & Nuts

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Tighten the left exhaust pipe nuts.
Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

Fig 7: View Of Transmission Crossmember

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Install the transmission crossmember.
Install the transmission crossmember bolts/nuts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts/nuts to 95 N.m (70 lb ft).

Fig 8: Transmission Mount & Nut

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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 .