Installation 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.
- Raise the transmission with the transmission jack and position the transmission to the engine.
- Install the front transmission bolts (1, 2) and tighten to 58 N.m (43 lb ft).
- Install the rear transmission to engine bolts (1, 2, 3) 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 six torque converter to flywheel bolts (1) and tighten to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).
- Install the starter. Refer to Starter Replacement (LGX)Starter Replacement (LCV - AWD)
- Install the left transmission mount to transmission bolts. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side
- Install the wheel drive shaft to the transmission. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft Replacement - Left Side
- Install the power transfer unit. Refer to Power Transfer Unit Case Replacement
- Install the drivetrain and front suspension cradle. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Cradle Removal and Installation (AWD)
- Install the rear transmission mount to the transmission. Refer to Transmission Rear Mount Replacement (All Wheel Drive)
- Install the upper transmission to engine bolts (1, 2, 3) and tighten to 58 N.m (43 lb ft).
- Connect the transmission fluid cooler inlet to the transmission. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet Pipe Replacement (M7U, M7W without V08)Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet Pipe Replacement (M7U, M7W with V08)
- Connect the transmission fluid cooler outlet to the transmission. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Outlet Pipe Replacement (M7U, M7W without V08)Transmission Fluid Cooler Outlet Pipe Replacement (M7U, M7W with V08)
- Install the range selector cable to the transmission. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement
- Fill the transmission with fluid. Refer to Transmission Fluid Drain and Fill
- Connect the transmission vent hose (1) to the transmission.
- Clip the engine wiring harness to the transmission.
- Install the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement
- 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