Installation Procedure
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- Install the transmission converter cover (1) and tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Remove the J-21366 strap from the transmission bell housing.
- Install the transmission to the vehicle.
- Install the six transmission to engine bolts (1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7) and tighten to 58 N.m (43 lb ft).
- Align the torque converter to flexplate orientation marks made during the removal procedure.
- Complete 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 holes in the flexplate with the starter opening in the engine block.
- Install all NEW torque converter bolts (1) and tighten to 63 N.m (46 lb ft).
- Install the transmission close out plug (1).
- Install the starter motor. Starter Replacement (LF4 - Automatic Transmission) .
- Install the lower transmission to engine bolts (1, 2, 3, 4) and tighten to 58 N.m (43 lb ft).
- Install the right center transmission to engine bolt (1) and tighten to 58 N.m (43 lb ft).
- Install the catalytic converter brace bracket (1) to the transmission. Catalytic Converter Brace Bracket Replacement (LF4)
- Install the transmission support. Transmission Support Replacement (Automatic RWD)Transmission Support Replacement (Automatic AWD) .
- Remove the transmission jack from under the vehicle.
- Install the transmission fluid cooler inlet and outlet pipe (1) to the transmission. Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Replacement (LF4 With MG9)Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Replacement (LF4 With M5U) .
- Connect the wiring harness retainers and connectors to the transmission.
- Install the cable in the bracket, then slide the retainer (4) rearward to lock the transmission range selector lever cable in the bracket.
- Connect the transmission range selector lever cable terminal (1) to the transmission manual shift lever pin (2).
- Adjust the cable. Range Selector Lever Cable Adjustment .
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- Install the propeller shaft. Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement (LF4) .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the fuel pipe shield (3). Fuel Pipe Shield Replacement (LF4)
- Install the radiator outlet pipe retaining bolt (1) to the right rear cylinder head. Radiator Outlet Pipe Replacement (LF4)
- Connect the inlet hose to the thermostat housing. Heater Inlet Hose Replacement (LF4) .
- Connect the outlet hose to the thermostat housing. Heater Outlet Hose Replacement (LF4) .
- Check the transmission fluid level and fill if necessary. Transmission Fluid Level and Condition Check .
- Perform the solenoid valve characterization. Refer to Solenoid Valve Characterization Reprogramming .
- Pressure regulating solenoid replacement
- Valve body repair or replacement
- Any service/repair in response to a shift quality concern
- Any internal transmission service, repair, overhaul, or replacement
- Torque converter replacement
- TCM replacement
- Transmission assembly replacement
- Perform the service fast learn procedure. Refer to Transmission Service Fast Learn Procedure .
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .
NOTE:
Torque converter bolts are self-locking and must be replaced with NEW torque converter bolts every time the bolts are removed.
NOTE:
The Service Fast Learn procedure must be performed when one of the following repairs have been made to the vehicle. Failure to perform the procedure after one of the following repairs may result in poor transmission performance, as well as transmission DTCs being set:
The service fast learn procedure must be performed when any of the following repairs has been made to the transmission.