Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Pontiac G5 and 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the rear transmission mount to the transmission. Refer to Transmission Rear Mount Replacement .
- Install the front transmission mount to the transmission. Refer to Transmission Front Mount Replacement .
- Use a transmission jack to position the transmission to the vehicle.
Ensure the input shaft is engaged to the clutch disc.
- Secure the transmission to the engine and tighten the bolts to 75 N.m (55 lb ft).
- Connect the backup lamp switch harness connector.
- Connect the shift cable to the transmission. Refer to Shift Control Cable Replacement .
- Install the starter. Refer to Starter Replacement .
- Connect the drive axle and intermediate shaft to the transmission. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement and Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Replacement .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Use the engine support fixture in order to raise the powertrain assembly.
- Install the left transmission mount. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side .
- Install the frame. Refer to Frame Replacement .
- Remove the engine support fixture.
- Install the top engine to transmission bolt and tighten to 75 N.m (55 lb ft).
- Install the top engine to transmission stud and tighten the stud to 75 N.m (55 lb ft).
- Connect the wiring harness retainer to the transmission stud (1).
- Connect the hydraulic clutch hose (3) to the clutch actuator cylinder (2).
- Bleed the clutch hydraulic system. Refer to Hydraulic Clutch System Bleeding .
- Install the underhood electrical center bracket to the vehicle and install the electrical center (1) into position on the bracket. Refer to Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Bracket Replacement .
- Connect the electrical connector to the brake fluid level sensor, then press forward on the connector position assurance (CPA) tab of the connector to secure.
- Install the cover to the underhood electrical center.
- Release the cooling module from the upper body structure.
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
- Fill the transmission to the proper level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Replacement .
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution
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