Removal Procedure
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.
- Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
- Remove the wire harness retainer (2) from the control valve body cover stud.
- Disconnect the control valve body transmission control module (TCM) electrical connector (1).
- Disconnect the transmission range selector lever cable terminal (3) from the transmission manual shift lever (4).
- Press the locking tabs inward in order to release the transmission range selector lever cable (1) from the cable bracket (2).
- Release the transmission fluid cooler inlet pipe retainer from the transmission control valve body cover.
- Remove the transmission fluid cooler inlet pipe nut (2).
- Remove the transmission fluid cooler inlet pipe (1) and seal from the transmission.
- Remove the oil cooler outlet pipe retainer nut (5) and retainer from the transmission control valve body cover.
- Remove the transmission fluid cooler outlet pipe nut (3).
- Remove the transmission fluid cooler outlet pipe (4) and seal from the transmission.
- Plug and/or cap both fluid cooler pipes and transmission to prevent contamination.
- Remove the upper transmission to engine bolts (1, 2).
- Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture .
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the frame. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement .
- Disconnect the left wheel drive shaft from the transmission. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
- Remove the transfer case. Refer to Transfer Case Assembly Replacement .
- Remove the left transmission mount bracket from the transmission. Refer to Transmission Mount Bracket Replacement - Left Side .
- Remove the starter. Refer to Starter Replacement .
- Mark the relationship of the flywheel to the torque converter for reassembly.
- Remove the 4 torque converter to flywheel bolts (1).
- Use a transmission jack in order to support the transmission.
- Remove the remaining transmission bolts (2-4).
- Separate the transmission from the engine.
- Lower the transmission with the transmission jack far enough to remove the transmission.
- Flush the transmission cooler lines. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Flushing and Flow Test .