Installation Procedure
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- Raise the transmission with the transmission jack and position the transmission to the engine.
- Install the rear transmission bolts (1, 2) and tighten to 58 N.m (43 lb ft).
- Install the front transmission bolts (1, 2) and tighten to 58 N.m (43 lb ft).
- Install the warm up three-way catalytic converter to the engine. Warm Up Three-Way Catalytic Converter Replacement (LYX)Warm Up Three-Way Catalytic Converter Replacement (LTG)
- Remove the transmission jack.
- Install the torque converter to flywheel bolts (1) and tighten to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).
- Install the starter. Starter Replacement (LYX - All Wheel Drive)Starter Replacement (LTG - All Wheel Drive)Starter Replacement (LH7 - All Wheel Drive)
- Install the transmission mount strut to the transmission. Transmission Mount Strut Replacement (All Wheel Drive)
- Install the left transmission mount to the transmission. Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side
- Install the wheel drive shafts to the transmission. Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft Replacement - Left Side
- Install the drivetrain and front suspension cradle. Drivetrain and Front Suspension Cradle Replacement (Front Wheel Drive)Drivetrain and Front Suspension Cradle Replacement (All Wheel Drive)
- Install the power transfer unit case. Power Transfer Unit Case Replacement (MNH Transmission with LYX Engine)Power Transfer Unit Case Replacement (MHG Transmission with LH7 Engine)
- Install the upper transmission to engine bolt (1, 2, 3) and tighten to 58 N.m (43 lb ft).
- Position the water pump (2), then install the water pump fastener (1) and tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Install the transmission fluid cooler inlet and outlet hoses to the transmission. Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Replacement (MNH, MHG)
- Connect the control valve body TCM electrical connector (1).
- Install the range selector actuator to the transmission. Range Selector Actuator Replacement
- Install the battery tray. Battery Tray Replacement
- Fill the transmission with fluid. Transmission Fluid Drain and Fill
- If a NEW TCM has been installed into the vehicle, the NEW module needs to be reprogrammed. 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. 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: