Section 45 (Aw60T (Hd) Automatic Transmission (Service Information) - 500): Installation
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It is necessary to perform the re-learn procedure anytime the transmission is being replaced.
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Verify that the dowel pins are present in the engine before installing the transmission.
- Using a suitable transmission jack, lift the transmission into position.
- Rotate the flex plate until the bolt hole with the flats is at the 2 O'clock position and align the transmission to the engine.
- Install the lower transmission to engine block bolts (1) and tighten to the proper TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the transmission to oil pan bolts (2) and tighten to the proper TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
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- Install the upper transmission to engine block bolts and tighten to the proper TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
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- Install new torque convertor bolts and tighten in the following sequence:
- Step 1 - Tighten the torque convertor bolts to 20 Nm (15 lbf-ft).
- Step 2 - Tighten the torque convertor bolts to 50 Nm (37 lbf-ft).
- Install the torque convertor access panel.
- Install the engine and transmission as an assembly to the vehicle. Refer to INSTALLATION or INSTALLATION for turbocharged models.
- Fill the transmission. Refer to CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, SPECIFICATIONS .