Installation Procedure
- Install the transmission to the engine. Transmission Replacement (All Wheel Drive) , or Transmission Replacement (Front Wheel Drive)
- Connect the transmission electrical connectors.
- Connect the steering gear electrical connector.
- Position the powertrain and support table under the vehicle.
- Raise the powertrain into position under the vehicle.
- With the table positioned, if required, lower the vehicle over the powertrain.
- Install the drivetrain and front suspension cradle to the vehicle. Drivetrain and Front Suspension Cradle Removal and Installation (AWD) , or Drivetrain and Front Suspension Cradle Removal and Installation (FWD)
- Lower the vehicle.
Left Transmission Mount Bolt (3) - Install [4x] - Transmission Mount Replacement (Left)
Engine Mount Bolt (1) - Install [2x] - Engine Mount Replacement
- Attach the wiring harness and connect the electrical connectors as necessary.
Transmission Range Selector Lever Cable (4) - Connect - Automatic Transmission Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement
- Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Hose @ Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe - Connect - Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Hose Replacement (LCV)
- Left Front Wheel Drive Shaft - Install - Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft Replacement - Left Side
- Right Front Wheel Drive Shaft - Install - Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side (LCV with FWD)
- Exhaust Front Pipe - Install - Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LCV)
Connect the intermediate shaft (2) then install the intermediate shaft pinch bolt (1). Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement
- NOTE:
Connect the left and right sides. Left side shown, right side similar.
Front Stabilizer Shaft Link (2) @ Front Stabilizer Shaft - Connect - Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement
- NOTE:
Connect the left and right sides. Left side shown, right side similar.
Connect the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle. (3) Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement
Transmission Fluid Cooler Outlet Pipe (1) @ Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Cooler Outlet Pipe (2) - Connect - Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection
Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet Pipe (1) @ Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Cooler Inlet Pipe (2) - Connect - Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection
Heater Inlet Hose (3) - Install - Heater Inlet Hose Replacement (LCV)
Heater Inlet Hose Connector (2) @ Heater Inlet Hose Bracket - Install - Heater Inlet Hose Connector Replacement (LCV at Heater Inlet Hose Bracket)
Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose (3) @ Air Conditioning Compressor - Install - Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement (LCV)
Radiator Inlet Hose (2) @ Engine Assembly - Connect - Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LCV)
Radiator Outlet Hose (2) @ Engine Assembly - Connect - Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LCV)
Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Hose (1) - Install - Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Hose Replacement
Air Cleaner Assembly (1) - Install - Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement
Power Brake Booster Vacuum Hose (1) @ Engine Assembly - Connect - Power Brake Booster Vacuum Hose Replacement (LCV)
- Disconnect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
- Fill the cooling system to the proper level. Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static LCV, LGX) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 LCV, LGX)
Fuel Feed Front Pipe (1) - Install - Fuel Feed Front Pipe Replacement
- Battery Tray - Install - Battery Tray Replacement
- Recharge the refrigerant. Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (R-134a) , or Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (R-1234yf)
- If the engine is replaced with a new engine or has been overhauled, perform the engine prelubing procedure. Engine Prelubing
- If prelubing has not been performed, fill the engine oil. Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement
Prelube is necessary if the engine is replaced or overhauled.