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Installation Procedure

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  1. Raise the transmission with the transmission jack and position the transmission to the engine.
  2. Install the transmission bolts (1, 2, 3) and tighten to 58 N.m (43 lb ft).
    Fig 1: Front Transmission To Engine Bolts
    GM4495364Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  3. Install the front transmission to engine bolt (1, 2) and tighten to 58 N.m (43 lb ft).
    Fig 2: Lower Transmission Fasteners
    GM4495326Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Install the oil pump flow control valve heat shield. Refer to Oil Pump Flow Control Valve Heat Shield Replacement
  5. Remove the transmission jack.
  6. Align the mark of the flywheel to the mark on the torque converter for reassembly.
  7. If using threadlocker on the flywheel bolts, refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants and Sealers for the recommended threadlock material. Install the torque converter to flywheel bolts (1) and tighten to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).
    Fig 3: Torque Converter To Flywheel Bolts
    GM4316014Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE: If reusing the torque converter bolts, clean the threads and apply threadlocker to the threads prior to installation.
  8. Install the starter. Refer to Starter Replacement (LTG)Starter Replacement (LFV) .
  9. Install the left transmission mount to the transmission. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement (Left Side) .
  10. Install the wheel drive shafts to the transmission. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft Replacement - Left Side (MKE)Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft Replacement - Left Side (MNH)Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft Replacement - Left Side (M3E) and Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft Replacement - Right Side (LFV, LKN)Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft Replacement - Right Side (LTG) .
  11. Install the drivetrain and front suspension cradle. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Cradle Replacement .
  12. Install the transmission mount strut bracket to the transmission. Refer to Transmission Mount Strut Bracket Replacement (Rear) .
  13. Remove the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture
  14. Install the upper transmission to engine bolts (1, 2, 3) and tighten to 58 N.m (43 lb ft).
    Fig 4: Upper Transmission To Engine Bolts
    GM4495272Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  15. Install the transmission fluid cooler inlet hose (1) and fluid cooler outlet hose (2) to the transmission. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Replacement (M3E)
    Fig 5: Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet And Outlet Pipe
    GM4489039Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  16. Connect the control valve body electrical connector (1).
    Fig 6: Control Valve Body Transmission Control Module Electrical Connector
    GM4489022Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  17. Clip the engine wiring harness to the transmission.
  18. Install the transmission range select lever cable to the transmission. Refer to Automatic Transmission Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement 
  19. Adjust the automatic transmission range selector lever cable. Refer to Transmission Fluid Drain and Fill .
  20. Fill the transmission with fluid. Refer to Transmission Fluid Drain and Fill .
  21. If a NEW TCM has been installed into the vehicle, the NEW module needs to be reprogrammed. Refer to Service Programming System (SPS) .
  22. Perform the Transmission Service Fast Learn procedure. Transmission Service Fast Learn Procedure .
    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:
    • 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
  23. Reprogram the transmission. Refer to Solenoid Valve Characterization Reprogramming
  24. Road test the vehicle.
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