Installation Procedure
- Support the transmission with a suitable jack.
Remove the J-21366 strap (1) from the transmission bell housing.
Install the transmission. (1)
- CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .
Transmission Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [3x] - Fastener Specifications
- Transmission Stud (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Transmission Stud (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Transmission Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [3x] - Fastener Specifications
- Transmission Stud (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
- Connect the transmission vent hose to the engine.
Connect the electrical connector. (1)
- Install the 5 retainers (2).
Prepare the transmission torque converter bolts (1) for installation as follows:
- Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the components using a lint free cloth.
- Thread the cleaned components into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive.
- Apply thread locking adhesive to the external threads of the components. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
- Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive once applied to the component.
- Transmission Torque Converter Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [6x] - Fastener Specifications
Auxiliary Generator Battery Jumper Cable (2) - Install
- Battery Positive Cable Nut (1) @ Starter Solenoid - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
- Electrical Connector (4) - Connect
- Starter (3) - Install
Starter Bolt (2) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
- Starter Stud (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Auxiliary Generator Battery Jumper Cable - Install
- Auxiliary Generator Battery Jumper Cable Terminal Nut (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
- Retainer (3) - Engage
Engine Oil Cooler Seal (2) - Install NEW [2x]
- Engine Oil Cooler (1) - Install
Engine Oil Cooler Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [4x] - Fastener Specifications
Engine Oil Cooler Coolant Inlet Hose (3) @ Engine Oil Cooler - Install
- Engine Oil Cooler Coolant Outlet Hose (2) @ Engine Oil Cooler - Install
- Hose Clamp (1) - Engage [2x] - Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type
Automatic Transmission Fluid Cooling Exchanger (2) - Install
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Cooling Exchanger Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [3x] - Fastener Specifications
Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Seal (1) - Install NEW [2x]
- NOTE:
Remove the caps from the fittings and plugs from the holes before installing the transmission fluid cooler pipes.
Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe (2) @ Automatic Transmission Fluid Cooling Exchanger - Install
- Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Connector Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
Automatic Transmission Fluid Cooling Heat Exchanger Outlet Hose (4) @ Automatic Transmission Fluid Cooling Exchanger - Install
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Cooling Heat Exchanger Outlet Hose Clamp (3) - Engage - Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Cooling Heat Exchanger Inlet Hose (2) @ Automatic Transmission Fluid Cooling Exchanger - Install
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Cooling Heat Exchanger Inlet Hose Clamp (1) - Engage - Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type
Transmission Fluid Cooler Thermal Bypass Valve Gasket (2) - Install NEW [4x]
Transmission Cooler Bypass Valve (2) - Install
- Transmission Fluid Cooler Thermal Bypass Valve Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
- NOTE:
Remove the caps from the fittings and plugs from the holes before installing the transmission fluid cooler pipes.
Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe (2) @ Transmission Cooler Bypass Valve - Install
- Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Bracket Nut (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
- NOTE:
Remove the caps from the fittings and plugs from the holes before installing the transmission fluid cooler pipes.
Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe (2) @ Transmission Cooler Bypass Valve - Install
- Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Bracket Nut (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
- Transfer Case Assembly - Install - Transfer Case Assembly Replacement
- Lower the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
- Fill the engine oil to the proper level with NEW engine oil. Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement (RWD)
- Fill the cooling system. Cooling System Draining and Filling (LSY GE 47716) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LSY Static Fill) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LSY with V03 Static Fill) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (L3B Static Fill) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (L3B GE 47716) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LSY with V03 GE 47716) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LF4 Static Fill) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LF4 GE 47716)
- Connect the negative battery cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
- Fill the transmission to the proper level with NEW transmission fluid. Transmission Fluid Fill Procedure
- Perform the solenoid valve characterization. Q77 Transmission Control Solenoid Valve Characterization Programming (8L45) , or Q77 Transmission Control Solenoid Valve Characterization Programming (10L60, 10L80)
- Inspect for transmission fluid leaks. Automatic Transmission Fluid Leaks
- Inspect the exhaust system for leaks.
For proper alignment of all torque converter bolts, install the first torque converted bolt in the oval shaped hole.
Rotate the harmonic balancer center bolt clockwise ONLY, to align the torque converter bolt with the starter opening.