Removal Procedure
- Disconnect 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) .
- Remove the engine sight shield. Refer to Upper Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement .
- Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Refer to Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement .
- Remove the exhaust crossover pipe. Refer to Exhaust Crossover Pipe Replacement (LS4) or Exhaust Crossover Pipe Replacement (LZE/LZ4/LZ8) .
- Disconnect the wiring harness electrical connectors.
- Remove the transaxle range selector cable from the transaxle shift lever.
- Remove the transaxle range selector cable retainer from the cable.
- Remove the transaxle range selector cable from the transaxle.
- Remove the transaxle wiring grounds from the transaxle.
- Remove the upper transaxle bolts (2).
- Install the engine support fixture to support the engine/transaxle assembly. Refer to Engine Support Fixture .
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the front wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Remove the left and the right front fender liners. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement .
- Remove the frame from the vehicle. Refer to Frame Replacement .
- Remove the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement (LS4) or Starter Motor Replacement (RPOs LZE/LZ4/LZ8) .
- Install the J 37096 in order to gain access to the torque converter bolts and to prevent the flywheel from turning.
- Remove the torque converter bolts.
- Remove the transaxle oil cooler pipes from the transaxle. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement .
- Remove the left and the right wheel drive shafts from the transaxle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
- Secure the drive shafts to the steering knuckles.
- Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor electrical connector.
- Position a transmission jack under the transaxle and secure the transmission jack to the transaxle.
- Remove the transaxle brace. Refer to Transmission Brace Replacement (RPOs LZ9/LZE) or Transmission Brace Replacement (RPO LS4) or Transmission Brace Replacement (RPOs LZ9/LZE) .
- Remove the lower transaxle bolt (1) and the stud (3).
- Remove the transaxle from the vehicle.
- Transfer all necessary parts as needed.
- Flush the transmission cooler and lines. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Flushing and Flow Test (J-35944-A) or Transmission Fluid Cooler Flushing and Flow Test (J-45096) .
NOTE:
Position and secure the wheel drive shafts out of the way.
NOTE:
Ensure the transmission jack is properly secured to the transaxle.