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Transmission Installation

WARNING:

Hoisting and jack lift points provided in this information are for a complete vehicle. When the transaxle is removed, the center of gravity will shift to the rear of the vehicle, possibly creating an unstable condition. Place safety stands under the rear frame rails behind the rear axle to stabilize the vehicle. Personal injury may result if safety stands are not used.

NOTE:

If installing a new transmission, remove the shipping cap from the vent.

  1. Inspect the flexplate for damage.
  2. Lightly grease the torque converter hub pocket in the end of the crankshaft.
  3. Rotate the flexplate so the close tolerance bolt hole is at the six o'clock position.
  4. Install the torque converter to the transmission.
  5. Raise the transmission and push the bell housing against the engine block with the guide pins aligned.
    CAUTION:

    Ensure that the transaxle bell housing and the engine block are flush before installing the bolts. Never utilize the mounting bolts to draw the transaxle to the engine.

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    1 - Bellhousing to Engine Bolt
  6. Install the lower bellhousing to engine bolts and tighten to the proper specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  7. Install the left engine mount bolts hand tight.
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    1 - Torque Strut Bracket
  8. Install the torque strut bracket and tighten the bolts to the proper specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
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    1 - Torque Converter Bolts
    CAUTION:

    It is essential that correct length bolts be used to attach the converter to the drive plate. Failure to follow this caution may result in transmission damage.

  9. Install the torque converter bolts and tighten to the proper specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Rotate the crankshaft to bring each set of bolts into view through the access opening.
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    1 - Torque Converter Bolt Access Cover Retention Tab Location
    2 - Torque Converter Bolt Access Cover
  10. Install the torque converter bolt access cover in the engine oil pan.
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    1 - Starter Bolts
  11. Install the starter bolts and tighten to the proper specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
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    1 - Transmission Oil Cooler Line Blocker Bolts
    2 - Transmission Oil Cooler Line Blocker
    3 - Upper Transmission Oil Cooler Line
    4 - Lower Transmission Oil Cooler Line
  12. Install the ground wire above the transmission oil cooler blocker and tighten the bolt to the proper specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  13. Connect the transmission oil cooler lines to the transmission.
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    1 - Ground Strap Bolt
  14. Install the ground strap and bolt to the transmission and tighten to the proper specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  15. Install the halfshafts. Refer to INSTALLATION .
  16. Remove the safety stands under the rear frame rails behind the rear axle and lower the vehicle.
  17. Tighten the left engine mount bolts to the proper specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
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    1 - Bellhousing to Engine Bolts
  18. Install upper bellhousing bolts and tighten to the proper specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  19. Install the wire harness bracket.
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    1 - Transmission Solenoid Connector
  20. Connect the transmission solenoid connector into transmission connector and rotate the lock lever clockwise.
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    1 - Shift Cable End
    2 - Shift Cable Adjuster Lock
    3 - Shift Cable Lock Collar
  21. Press the shift cable housing into the mount bracket on the transmission.
  22. Snap the shift cable end in position on the manual lever.
  23. Attach the TCM wire harness routing bracket to the transmission. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
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    1 - Locking Tab
    2 - Bail
    3 - Transmission Control Module (TCM) Harness Connector
  24. Connect the TCM wire harness connector to the TCM.
  25. Install the vacuum pump mounting bracket and the vacuum pump. Refer to PUMP, ELECTRIC VACUUM, INSTALLATION .
  26. Install the pressurized coolant bottle bracket and bottle. Refer to BOTTLE, PRESSURIZED COOLANT, INSTALLATION .
  27. Connect the battery.
  28. Fill the transmission to the proper level with the specified fluid. Refer to FLUID AND FILTER, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  29. If transmission is replaced, program the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) into the Transmission Control Module (TCM).
    NOTE:

    Only perform the Valve Body Solenoid Learn procedure if the valve body and/or the TCM was replaced during a repair. Do not perform this procedure if the repair did not require the valve body and/or TCM to be replaced. Do not perform this procedure if a NEW transmission equipped with a TCM is being installed. If a Remanufactured transmission is installed and DTC P0167A-00 is active, perform the Valve Body Solenoid Learn procedure.

  30. If valve body or the TCM was replaced, perform Valve Body Solenoid Learn procedure.
  31. If transmission is replaced or internal repairs were made, perform Transmission Verification Test - 948TE. Refer to 948TE-9HP48 TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST .
  32. Road test the vehicle to verify the repair.
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