Transmission Brace Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 GMC Acadia, 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2016 Buick Enclave. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Transaxle Brace

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the right and left catalytic converters. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side , and Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side . Support the transaxle with a transaxle jack.
1	Rear Transaxle Brace Bolt CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
2	Rear Transaxle Brace Bolt Tighten 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
3	Rear Transaxle Brace