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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Securing Transaxle Jack & DW 260-120
    GM1245842Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Secure the transaxle to the transaxle jack, then carefully position in the vehicle with the transaxle secured in the DW 260-120  (1). See Special Tools .
  2. Fig 2: View Of Transaxle Lower & Retaining Bolts
    GM1245845Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  3. Install the 7 lower transaxle-to-engine retaining bolts.

    Tighten: 

    • Tighten the bolts (1) to 73 N.m (54 lb ft).
    • Tighten the bolts (3) to 31 N.m (23 lb ft).
    • Tighten the bolts (2) to 21 N.m (15 lb ft).

  4. Fig 3: View Of Upper Transaxle-To-Engine & Mounting Bolts
    GM1245855Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the 3 upper transaxle-to-engine mounting bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the 3 upper transaxle-to-engine mounting bolts to 73 N.m (54 lb ft).

  6. Fig 4: View Of Upper Transaxle Mounting, Bracket & Bolts
    GM1245856Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the 3 upper transaxle mounting bracket bolts and the bracket.

    Tighten:  Tighten the 3 upper transaxle mounting bracket bolts to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).

  8. Fig 5: View Of Damping Block Connection Nut And Bolt
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  9. Install the rear mounting bracket bolts and the bracket.

    Tighten:  Tighten the rear mounting bracket bolts to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).

  10. Install the damping block connection nut and bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the damping block connection nut and bolt to 80 N.m (59 lb ft).

  11. Fig 6: View Of Torque Converter Bolts
    GM1245846Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the torque converter bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the torque converter bolts to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).

  13. Install the service hall cover.
  14. Fig 7: Electrical Connectors
    GM1245847Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Connect the transaxle electrical connector.
  16. Connect the PNP sensor electrical connector.
  17. Connect the OSS sensor electrical connector.
  18. Connect the ISS sensor electrical connector.
  19. Fig 8: J 28467-B & Engine
    GM1245848Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Remove the J 28467-B  (1).
  21. Connect the shift control cable into the transaxle. Refer to Floor Shift Control Cable Replacement .
  22. Fig 9: Fluid Cooler Inlet/Outlet Hoses & Transaxle
    GM1245849Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  23. Connect the fluid cooler inlet and outlet hose into the transaxle.
  24. Install the left and right drive axle assemblies. Refer to Front Drive Axle Inner Shaft and Inner Shaft Housing Replacement .
  25. Install the battery and battery tray.
  26. Fill the transaxle with fluid. Refer to Transmission Fluid Draining .
  27. Measure the fluid level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Level Inspection .