Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Cadillac ATS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Starter Replacement (LCV, LTG) »Remove
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Base)Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (V-Series)
- Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement (LTG, LGX, LCV) »Remove
- {If equipped} Front Axle Propeller Shaft Replacement (LGX, LTG) »Remove
- Catalytic Converter Replacement (LCV) »Remove
- Disconnect the transmission range selector lever cable terminal (1) from the transmission manual shift lever pin (6).
- Slide the retainer (4) forward to release the transmission range selector lever cable (5) from the bracket.
- Place an oil drain pan under the transmission fluid cooler pipes (1).
- Remove the transmission fluid cooler inlet and outlet pipes (1) from the transmission, and position aside, or remove from the vehicle as necessary. Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Replacement (LCV Without V03)Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Replacement (LCV With V03)
- Plug the open fluid ports to prevent fluid loss and contamination.
- Transmission Converter Cover Replacement (Rear Wheel Drive) Transmission Converter Cover Replacement (All Wheel Drive) »Remove
- Remove the transmission close out plug (1).
- Mark the torque converter to flexplate orientation to ensure proper realignment.
- Repeat the following steps for all torque converter bolts (1):
- Rotate the harmonic balancer center bolt clockwise ONLY, in order to align the torque converter bolt with the starter opening.
- Remove and Discard the torque converter bolt.
- Remove the catalytic converter shield (4) from the engine assembly.
- Disconnect the electrical wiring harness retainers from the transmission to engine fasteners and from the transmission case.
- Support the transmission with a suitable transmission jack.
- Remove the lower right transmission to engine bolts (1, 2).
- Remove the lower left transmission to engine bolts (1, 2).
- Remove the left upper transmission to engine bolts (1, 2).
- Support the transmission with a suitable transmission jack.
- Transmission Support Replacement (Automatic RWD)Transmission Support Replacement (Automatic AWD) »Remove
- Tilt the transmission downward just enough to gain access to the upper transmission fasteners.
- Disconnect the transmission vent hose (2) and retainer (1) from the transmission, then position aside.
- Remove the transmission to engine bolts (1, 2, 3).
- Pull the transmission straight back.
- Install the J-21366 strap onto the transmission bell housing to retain the torque converter.
- Remove the transmission from the vehicle.
- Transfer components as necessary.
- Flush and flow test the transmission cooler and transmission pipes. Transmission Fluid Cooler Flushing and Flow Test (8L90)