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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. GM5389459Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Transmission Converter Cover (2) - Install

  3. Transmission Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [3x] 58 N.m (43 lb ft)
  4. GM5389458Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Transmission Bolt (1) - Install and tighten 58 N.m (43 lb ft)

  5. GM5389457Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Transmission Bolt (1) - Install and tighten 58 N.m (43 lb ft)

  6. Remove the transmission jack.
  7. Align the mark of the flywheel to the mark on the torque converter for reassembly.
  8. GM5389456Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Install the NEW torque converter bolts (1) and tighten to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).

  9. GM5383657Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Starter (3) - Install - Starter Replacement (LIH)

  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. GM5262977Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Transmission Mount (2) - Install - Transmission Mount Replacement 

  12. Front Wheel Drive Shaft Heat Shield - Install - Front Wheel Drive Shaft Heat Shield Replacement (LIH)
  13. GM5323751Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft - Right Side (1) - Install - Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft Replacement - Right Side (FWD)

  14. GM5238915Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft - Left Side (1) - Install - Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft Replacement - Left Side

  15. Transmission Mount Strut Bracket - Install - Transmission Mount Strut Bracket Replacement (LIH) 
  16. GM5207578Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Drivetrain and Front Suspension Cradle (1) - Install - Drivetrain and Front Suspension Cradle Removal and Installation (FWD)

  17. Exhaust Front Muffler - Install - Exhaust Front Muffler Replacement (FWD)
  18. Engine Support Fixture - Remove - Engine Support Fixture
  19. GM5389455Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Transmission Wiring Harness Bracket (2) - Install

  20. Transmission Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [2x] 58 N.m (43 lb ft)
  21. GM5437803Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Engine Wiring Harness Bracket (3) - Install

  22. Engine Wiring Harness Bracket Bolt (2) - Install and tighten 9 N.m (80 lb in)
  23. Retainer (1) - Clip [3x]
  24. GM5389453Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Wiring Harness Retainer (1) - Clip [2x]

  25. GM5373210Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Transmission Wiring Harness Bracket (2, 3, 4) - Install [3x]

  26. Transmission Wiring Harness Bracket Nut (1) - Install and tighten [3x] 9 N.m (80 lb in)
  27. Install the battery positive cable to the front of the transmission.
  28. GM5373209Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Connect the control valve body transmission control module electrical connector (1), then clip the 5 wiring harness retainers (2).

  29. Transmission Fluid Cooler Outlet Pipe @ Transmission - Install - Transmission Fluid Cooler Outlet Pipe Replacement (LIH)
  30. Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet Pipe @ Transmission - Install - Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet Pipe Replacement (LIH)
  31. GM5389464Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Charge Air Cooler Inlet Air Hose (1) - Install - Charge Air Cooler Inlet Air Hose Replacement

  32. GM5389451Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Electrical Connector (2) - Connect

  33. Wiring Harness Retainer (1) - Clip
  34. GM5389450Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Automatic Transmission Range Selector Lever Cable (4) @ Range Selector Lever Cable Lever - Install

  35. Automatic Transmission Range Selector Lever Cable Bolt (1) - Install and tighten 9 N.m (80 lb in)
  36. Depress the cable adjustment retainer (3) locking the retainer completely.
  37. Slide the retainer lock (2) rearward to cover the cable adjustment retainer (3).
  38. Engine Mount Brace - Install - Engine Mount Brace Replacement (LH) , or Engine Mount Brace Replacement (Rear)
  39. GM5278795Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Battery Tray (3) - Install - Battery Tray Replacement

  40. Range Selector Lever Cable - Adjust - Range Selector Lever Cable Adjustment 
  41. Transmission Fluid - Fill - Transmission Fluid Drain and Fill (LIH) 
  42. GM5369644Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Air Cleaner Outlet Rear Duct (2) - Install - Air Cleaner Outlet Rear Duct Replacement

  43. GM5369641Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Air Cleaner Assembly (1) - Install - Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement

  44. After repairs, refer to Control Module References for programming and set up procedures.
  45. Perform the solenoid valve characterization programming procedure. Q77 Transmission Control Solenoid Valve Characterization Programming (VT40)
  46. Road test the vehicle.