Installation Procedure
- Install the transmission to the engine. Transmission Replacement (FWD)Transmission Replacement (AWD)
- Position the powertrain and support table under the vehicle.
- Raise the powertrain into position under the vehicle.
- With the table positioned, if required, lower the vehicle over the powertrain.
- NOTE:
Install the previously removed body to frame bolts to secure the frame and powertrain.
Install bolts (1) (2) and frame (3). Drivetrain and Front Suspension Cradle Replacement (Front Wheel Drive)Drivetrain and Front Suspension Cradle Replacement (All Wheel Drive)
Transmission Mount Fastener(2) - Install a NEW bolt.[3x] - Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side
Engine Mount Fastener(1) - Install a NEW bolt. [2x] - Engine Mount Replacement
- Remove the suitable engine table or equivalent from under the powertrain and cradle.
- Reconnect electrical connections and reposition harnesses as needed.
- Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft-Left Side(1) - Install - Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft Replacement - Left Side
- Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft-Right Side(1) - Install - Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft Replacement - Right Side (AWD)Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft Replacement - Right Side (M3U, MHG, MNH, MNK with FWD)Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft Replacement - Right Side (M3D, M3H with FWD)
Intermediate Steering Shaft(1) - Install - Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement (Equinox)Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement (Terrain)
- NOTE:
Right side shown, left side is similar.
Connect the stabilizer links (2) and install nuts (1). Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (Equinox)Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (Terrain)
- NOTE:
Right side shown, left side is similar.
Install the tie rod ends (2) then install nuts (1). Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement
Evaporative Emission Front Hose(1) - Install - Evaporative Emission Front Hose Replacement
Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe(2)@Radiator Assembly - Connect - Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Replacement (LTG/LYX)
- Air Conditioning Evaporator Connector Hose/Tube and Compressor Hose@Air Conditioning Compressor - Connect - Air Conditioning Evaporator Connector Hose/Tube and Compressor Hose Replacement (LYX)Air Conditioning Evaporator Connector Hose/Tube and Compressor Hose Replacement (LTG)
Range Selector Lever Cable(1)@Transmission - Connect - Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement
- Heater Inlet Hose - Install - Heater Inlet Hose Replacement (LYX AWD without KL9)Heater Inlet Hose Replacement (LYX with KL9)Heater Inlet Hose Replacement (LTG with KL9)
- Heater Outlet Hose - Install - Heater Outlet Hose Replacement (LYX without KL9)
- Radiator Inlet Hose - Install - Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LYX)Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LTG with KL9)
- Radiator Outlet Hose - Install - Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LYX)Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LTG with KL9)
Battery Tray(3) - Install - Battery Tray Replacement
Power Brake Booster Vacuum Pipe(1) - Install - Power Brake Booster Vacuum Pipe Replacement (LYX)Power Brake Booster Vacuum Pipe Replacement (LTG)
- Air Cleaner Assembly - Install - Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement
Fuel Feed Front Pipe (1) @ Engine - Connect - Fuel Feed Front Pipe Replacement
- Charge Air Cooler Outlet Air Tube - Install - Charge Air Cooler Outlet Air Tube Replacement
- Exhaust Front Pipe - Install - Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LTG)Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LYX)
- Underbody Front Air Deflector - Install - Underbody Front Air Deflector Replacement (Equinox)Underbody Front Air Deflector Replacement (Terrain)
- Charge Air Cooler Inlet Air Tube - Install - Charge Air Cooler Inlet Air Tube Replacement
Intake Manifold Cover(3) - Install - Intake Manifold Cover Replacement
- Recharge the refrigerant. Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (R-134a)Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (R-1234yf)
- Fill the cooling system to the proper level. Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716)Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static)
- If the engine is replaced with a new engine or has been overhauled, perform the engine prelubing procedure. Engine Prelubing
- If the engine has not been replaced or overhauled, check and correct engine oil level as needed. Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement
- Perform the crankshaft position variation learn. Crankshaft Position Variation Learn
Prelube is necessary if the engine is replaced or overhauled.