Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the transaxle oil cooler pipes to the vehicle.
- Fasten the transaxle oil cooler pipe retaining clip to the radiator
- Install the lower transaxle oil cooler pipe fitting to the radiator.
Tighten: Tighten the fitting to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
- Install the transaxle oil cooler pipes to the transaxle.
- Install the transaxle oil cooler pipe retaining nut.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 4 N.m (27 lb in).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the upper transaxle oil cooler pipe fitting to the radiator.
Tighten: Tighten the fitting to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
- Install the battery box. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement (2.2L (L61)) or Battery Tray Replacement (2.4L (LAT)) or Battery Tray Replacement (3.5L (L66)) .
- Adjust the transmission fluid level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Checking .
- Inspect for fluid leaks.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
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IMPORTANT:
The correct thread engagement is critical. Crossthreaded fittings can achieve proper tightness value and still leak.
NOTE:
Do NOT overfill the transaxle. The overfilling of the transaxle causes foaming, loss of fluid, shift complaints, and possible damage to the transaxle.