Installation Procedure

NOTE: Ensure the transaxle is secured properly to the transmission jack.

Position the transaxle onto a transmission jack and secure the transaxle to the transmission jack.
Install the transaxle into the vehicle.

Fig 1: Identifying Lower Transaxle Bolts & Studs

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Install the lower transaxle bolt (1) and the stud (3).
Tighten: Tighten the bolt and the stud to 75 N.m (55 lb ft).
Install the transaxle brace. Refer to Transmission Brace Replacement (RPOs LZ9/LZE) or Transmission Brace Replacement (RPO LS4) or Transmission Brace Replacement (RPOs LZ9/LZE) .

Fig 2: Holding Flywheel

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Install the J 37096 in order to gain access to the torque converter bolts and to prevent the flywheel from turning.

Fig 3: Identifying Flywheel To Torque Converter Bolts

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Install the torque converter bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 63 N.m (46 lb ft).
Install the wheel drive shafts into the transaxle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
Install the transaxle oil cooler pipes to the transaxle. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement .
Install the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement (LS4) or Starter Motor Replacement (RPOs LZE/LZ4/LZ8) .
Install the frame to the vehicle. Refer to Frame Replacement .
Connect the vehicle speed sensor electrical connector.
Install the left and the right front fender liners. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement .
Install the front wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
Lower the vehicle.
Remove the engine support fixture.

Fig 4: Identifying Lower Transaxle Bolts & Studs

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Install the upper transaxle bolts (2).
Tighten: Tighten the bolts and the stud to 75 N.m (55 lb ft).
Install the transaxle wiring grounds and the nuts.
Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).
Connect the transaxle harness electrical connectors.

Fig 5: Identifying Automatic Transaxle Range Selector Cable To Cable Bracket

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Install the transaxle range selector cable to the transaxle range selector cable bracket.

Fig 6: View Of Transaxle Range Selector Cable & Shift Lever

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable retainer to the cable.
Install the transaxle range selector cable to the transaxle shift lever.
Install the air induction duct. Refer to Refer to Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement .
Install the exhaust crossover pipe. Refer to Exhaust Crossover Pipe Replacement (LS4) or Exhaust Crossover Pipe Replacement (LZE/LZ4/LZ8) .
Install the engine sight shield. Refer to Upper Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement .
Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (RPO LS4) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (RPOs LZE/LZ4/LZ8) .

CAUTION: Refer to Transmission Overfill Caution .

Fill the transaxle with automatic transmission fluid.
Inspect for automatic transmission fluid leaks. Refer to Fluid Leak Diagnosis .

NOTE: It is recommended that the transmission adaptive pressure (TAP) information be reset. Resetting the TAP values using a scan tool will erase all learned values in all cells. As a result, the ECM, PCM or DTM will need to relearn TAP values. Transmission performance may be affected as new TAP values are learned.

Reset the TAP values. Refer to Transmission Adaptive Functions .