Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Pontiac Torrent and 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Clean any gasket material from the control valve body cover and inspect the gasket mounting surface.
- Install a 3 mm (0.125 in) bead of RTV sealer GM P/N 89020326 (Canadian P/N 89021188) onto the control valve body cover.
- Install the control valve body cover (1) onto the transaxle case.
- Install the control valve body cover bolts (2) hand tight.
- Tighten the control valve body cover bolts in the sequence shown to 13 N.m (115 lb in).
- Install the transaxle oil cooler lines and seals to the transaxle. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Seal Replacement .
- Install the front engine mount. Refer to Engine Front Mount Replacement .
- Install the left splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement .
- Install the left front wheel and the tire assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Check the transaxle fluid level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Check .
NOTE:
Use LOCTITE™ 242 thread sealer on ALL bolt threads.
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution
.