Installation Procedure
- Install the J 36850 to the case side cover O-ring (59).
- Install the O-ring (59) to the case side cover.
- Install the case side cover gasket (54).
- Install the case side cover (53), by first installing any 2 of the upper case side cover bolts (56, 58).
- Install the case side cover bolts (56, 57, 58).
Tighten: Tighten bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Install the transaxle mount bracket
- Install the transaxle mount bracket bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 95 N.m (70 lb ft)
- Install a jackstand under the left frame rail and raise frame while aligning transaxle mount bolts with frame and ball joint with steering knuckle.
- Install and tighten left side frame-to-body bolts. Refer to Frame Replacement .
- Install the drive axle to the transaxle.
- Remove the drain pan from under the transaxle.
- Install transaxle mount nuts. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side .
- Install the ball joint nut and cotter pin.
- Install steering gear-to-frame bolts. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement .
- Install the positive battery cable center retainer on the front frame rail.
- reposition stabilizer bar and install both stabilizer links. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
- Install the front splash shield.
- Install the wheel speed sensor harness to 4 retainers on the lower control arm.
- Install the left front fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement .
- Install the left front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the engine support fixture.
- Install the top case side cover bolt.
Tighten: Tighten bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Install the shift cable to the shift lever and transaxle shift cable bracket bolts to shift cable bracket.
Tighten: Tighten bolts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
- Connect the transaxle wiring harness connector, and harness retainer to side cover stud.
- Install the engine mount struts. Refer to the following:
- Engine Mount Strut Replacement for the 3.5L engine
- Engine Mount Strut Replacement for the 3.9L engine
- Engine Mount Strut Replacement for the 5.3L engine
- Install the air induction duct. Refer to the following:
- Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement for the 3.5L engine
- Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement for the 3.9L engine
- Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement for the 5.3L engine
- Install the engine site shield. Refer to the following:
- Intake Manifold Cover Replacement for the 3.5L engine
- Intake Manifold Cover Replacement for the 3.9L engine
- Upper Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement for the 5.3L engine
- Check and fill the transaxle as necessary.
- Inspect for fluid leaks.
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution
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CAUTION:
Do not overfill the transmission. Overfilling will result in foaming, loss of fluid, and possible damage to the transmission.