Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 GMC Acadia. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .
- Disconnect the transmission range select lever cable to the transmission. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement
- Disconnect the transmission range select lever cable from the transmission. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement
- Drain the transmission fluid. Refer to Transmission Fluid Drain and Fill
- Disconnect the control valve body transmission control module (TCM) electrical connector (1) then unclip the connector from the transmission.
- Remove the transmission fluid cooler inlet (1) and outlet (5) hoses from the retainer (2) on the control valve body cover.
- Remove the transmission fluid cooler inlet hose nut (3) from the transmission.
- Remove the transmission fluid cooler inlet hose (1) from the transmission.
- Remove the transmission fluid cooler outlet hose nut (4) from the transmission.
- Remove the transmission fluid cooler outlet hose (5) from the transmission.
- Plug and/or cap the hose and transmission to prevent contamination.
- Remove the upper transmission to engine bolts (1, 2, 3).
- Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture
- Remove the drivetrain and front suspension cradle. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Cradle Removal and Installation (FWD)
- Disconnect the wheel drive shafts from the transmission. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft Replacement - Left Side , and Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side (FWD)
- Remove the rear transmission mount from the transmission. Refer to Transmission Rear Mount Replacement (Front Wheel Drive)
- Remove the front transmission mount from the transmission. Refer to Transmission Front Mount Replacement
- Remove the starter. Refer to Starter Replacement (LGX)Starter Replacement (LCV - FWD)
- Mark the relationship of the flywheel to the torque converter for reassembly.
- Remove the torque converter to flywheel bolts (1).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the left transmission mount to transmission bolts (3). Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side
- Lower the transmission side with the support fixture to allow clearance for removal.
- Unclip the engine wiring harness from the transmission.
- Raise the vehicle.
- Use a transmission jack in order to support the transmission.
- Remove the oil pump flow control valve heat shield. Refer to Oil Pump Flow Control Valve Heat Shield Replacement
- Remove the front transmission to engine bolts (1, 2, 3).
- Remove the lower rear transmission fasteners (1, 2).
- Separate the transmission from the engine.
- Lower the transmission with the transmission jack far enough to remove the transmission.
- Transfer components as necessary.
- Flush and flow test the transmission oil cooler and lines. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Flow Test and Flushing
NOTE:
Ensure the torque converter remains securely in place on the transmission input shaft while separating and removing the transmission.