Installation Procedure
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- Raise the transmission with the transmission jack and position the transmission to the engine.
- Install the transmission bolts (3, 4) and tighten to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).
- Install the transmission bolts (5) and the transmission nut (1) and tighten to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).
- Remove the transmission jack.
- Install the left transmission mount (4). Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side .
- Install the rear transmission mount bracket to the transmission. Refer to Transmission Mount Bracket Replacement - Rear .
- Install the drivetrain and front suspension frame. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement .
- Install the torque converter to flywheel bolts (2) and tighten to 60 N.m (44 lb ft)and install the hole cover (1).
- Install the starter motor. Refer to Starter Replacement (LUW) , Starter Replacement (LUV) .
- Install the front wheel drive shafts to the transmission. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
- Install the front exhaust pipe. Refer to Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LUV,LUW) .
- Remove the support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture .
- Install the upper transmission to engine bolts (2) and tighten to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).
- Connect the control valve body transmission control module electrical connector (1) then clip the connector to the transmission.
- Install the transmission fluid cooler outlet hose to the transmission. Refer to Fluid Cooler Outlet Hose Replacement .
- Install the transmission fluid cooler inlet hose to the transmission. Refer to Fluid Cooler Inlet Hose Replacement .
- Install the transmission range selector lever cable. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement .
- Adjust the automatic transmission range selector lever cable. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Adjustment .
- Install the radiator surge tank. Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Replacement .
- Install the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .
- Fill the transmission with fluid. Refer to Transmission Fluid Drain and Fill .
- If a NEW transmission control module (TCM) has been installed into the vehicle, the NEW module needs to be reprogrammed. Refer to Service Programming System (SPS) .
- Transmission internal service/overhaul
- Valve body repair or replacement
- Control solenoid valve assembly replacement
- TCM software/calibration update
- Any service in response to a shift quality concern
- Perform the transmission adaptive values learn. Refer to Transmission Adaptive Values Learn .
- Road test the vehicle.
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .
NOTE:
If reusing the torque converter bolts, clean the threads and apply threadlocker to the threads prior to installation.
NOTE:
The transmission adaptive values learn procedure must be performed when one of the following repairs have been made to the vehicle. Failure to perform the procedure after one of the following repairs may result in poor transmission performance, as well as transmission DTCs being set: