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
- Drain the transmission fluid. Refer to Transmission Fluid Drain and Fill
- Remove the range selector cable from the transmission. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement
- Disconnect the transmission vent hose (1) from the transmission.
- Remove the upper transmission to engine bolts (1, 2, 3).
- Remove the drivetrain and front suspension cradle. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Cradle Removal and Installation (AWD)
- Remove the rear transmission to engine bolts (1, 2, 3).
- Disconnect the wheel drive shaft from the transmission. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft Replacement - Left Side
- Remove the power transfer unit. Refer to Power Transfer Unit Case Replacement
- Remove the rear transmission mount from the transmission. Refer to Transmission Rear Mount Replacement (All Wheel Drive)
- Disconnect and reposition the transmission fluid cooler inlet from the transmission. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet Pipe Replacement (M7U, M7W without V08)Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet Pipe Replacement (M7U, M7W with V08)
- Disconnect and reposition the transmission fluid cooler outlet from the transmission. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Outlet Pipe Replacement (M7U, M7W without V08)Transmission Fluid Cooler Outlet Pipe Replacement (M7U, M7W with V08)
- Plug and/or cap the hose and transmission to prevent contamination.
- Remove the starter. Refer to Starter Replacement (LGX)Starter Replacement (LCV - AWD)
- Mark the relationship of the flywheel to the torque converter for reassembly.
- Remove the six torque converter to flywheel bolts (1).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the left transmission mount to transmission bolts. 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 front transmission to engine bolts (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.