Installation Procedure
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- Raise the transmission with the transmission jack and position the transmission to the engine.
- Install the front transmission bolts (1, 2, 3) and tighten to 58 N.m (43 lb ft).
- Install the oil pump flow control valve heat shield. Refer to Oil Pump Flow Control Valve Heat Shield Replacement
- Install the lower rear transmission to engine bolts (1, 2) and tighten to 58 N.m (43 lb ft).
- Remove the transmission jack.
- Align the mark of the flywheel to the mark on the torque converter for reassembly.
- Install the torque converter to flywheel bolts (1) and tighten to 62 N.m (46 lb ft).
- Install the starter. Refer to Starter Replacement (LGX)Starter Replacement (LCV - FWD)
- Install the left transmission mount to the transmission. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side
- Connect the wheel drive shafts to the transmission. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft Replacement - Left Side , and Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side (FWD)
- Install the drivetrain and front suspension cradle. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Cradle Removal and Installation (FWD)
- Install the rear transmission mount to the transmission. Refer to Transmission Rear Mount Replacement (Front Wheel Drive) .
- Install the front transmission mount to the transmission. Refer to Transmission Front Mount Replacement
- Remove the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture
- Install the upper transmission to engine bolts (1, 2, 3) and tighten to 58 N.m (43 lb ft).
- Install the transmission fluid cooler outlet hose (5) to the transmission.
- Install the transmission fluid cooler pipe retainer nut (4) and tighten to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
- Install the transmission fluid cooler inlet hose (1) to the transmission.
- Install the transmission fluid cooler pipe retainer nut (3) and tighten to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
- Connect the control valve body TCM electrical connector (1).
- Clip the engine wiring harness to the transmission.
- Install the transmission range select lever cable to the transmission. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement
- Adjust the automatic transmission range selector lever cable. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Adjustment
- Install the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement
- Fill the transmission with fluid. Refer to Transmission Fluid Drain and Fill
- If a NEW TCM has been installed into the vehicle, the NEW module needs to be reprogrammed. Refer to Service Programming System (SPS)
- Transmission internal service/overhaul
- Valve body repair or replacement
- Control solenoid valve assembly replacement
- TCM software/calibration update
- Any service in response to a shift quality concern
- Perform the Transmission Adaptive Values Learn procedure. Refer to Transmission Adaptive Values Learn
- Road test the vehicle.
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .
NOTE:
If reusing the torque converter bolts, clean the threads and apply threadlocker to the threads prior to installation. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers for the recommended threadlock material.
NOTE:
The Transmission Adaptive Values 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: