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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Transaxle Mount Bracket & Bolts
    GM1370515Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  1. If the vehicle is equipped with FWD complete the following steps:
    1. Install the rear transaxle mount bracket (2) to the transaxle.
    2. Install the bolts (1) securing the rear transaxle mount bracket to the transaxle and tighten the bolts to 55 N.m (41 lb ft).
    2. Fig 2: Removing/Installing PTU To Transmission
    GM928984Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. If the vehicle is equipped with AWD complete the following steps:
    1. Install the transfer case to the transaxle.
    2. Install the bolts securing the transfer case to the transaxle and tighten the bolts to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).
    3. Install the stub shaft using the J 6125-1B  and J 38868  .
    4. Install a NEW retaining ring on the stub shaft.
  3. Raise the transaxle up into the vehicle engine compartment.
    4. Fig 3: View Of Transaxle & Bolts
    GM1371142Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Align and install the transaxle to the engine.
  5. Install the 4 lower transaxle-to-engine bolts and tighten to 75 N.m (55 lb ft).
    6. Fig 4: View Of Transfer Case Vent Hose
    GM1418668Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. If the vehicle is equipped with AWD complete the following steps:
    1. Connect the vent hose to the top of the transfer case.
    2. Install the transfer case mounting bracket. Refer to Transfer Case Bracket Replacement .
    3. Install the rear propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement .
  7. Install the intermediate shaft. Refer to Intermediate Shaft Replacement .
  8. Install the right and left drive shafts to the intermediate shaft and transaxle. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
    9. Fig 5: Removing/Installing Frame To Body Bolts
    GM933087Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the frame to the vehicle.
  10. Install NEW frame-to-body bolts and tighten to 155 N.m (114 lb ft).
    11. Fig 6: Removing/Installing Transaxle Mount (Rear) & Bolts
    GM1370513Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the bolt (1) through the rear transaxle mount (3) and transaxle mount bracket (2).

    Tighten the bolt (1) to 110 N.m (80 lb ft).

  12. Install the front engine mount. Refer to Engine Front Mount Replacement .
    13. Fig 7: View Of Torque Converter Bolts
    GM1371143Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Turn the crankshaft balancer bolt clockwise to gain access to the torque converter-to-flywheel bolts through the starter motor hole.
    14. NOTE: Align the reference marks on the flywheel and torque converter.
  14. Install the torque converter to flywheel bolts and tighten to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).
  15. Install the starter motor. Refer to Starter Replacement (LNJ) or Starter Replacement (LY7) .
    16. Fig 8: View Of Engine-To-Transaxle Brace & Bolts
    GM1371144Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Install the engine-to-transaxle brace (3).
  17. Install the engine-to-transaxle brace bolts (1, 2) and tighten to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
  18. Install the transaxle oil cooler lines and seals to the transaxle. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Seal Replacement .
  19. Install the front bumper fascia air deflector. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Replacement (Equinox) or Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Replacement (SS) .
    20. Fig 9: View Of Lower Ball Joint At Steering Knuckle
    GM1418666Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Install the right and left lower ball joints to the steering knuckles. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
    21. Fig 10: View Of Stabilizer Shaft & Link
    GM927949Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  21. Install the right and left stabilizer shaft links to the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
    22. Fig 11: View Of Tie Rod End To Steering Knuckle
    GM854972Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  22. Install the right and left outer tie rod ends to the steering knuckles. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
    23. Fig 12: Removing/Installing Steering Shaft To Intermediate Shaft
    GM927947Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  23. Connect the steering intermediate shaft to the steering gear.
  24. Install a NEW pinch bolt to the steering intermediate shaft and tighten the bolt to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).
  25. Install the right and left side engine splash shields. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement .
  26. Install both front wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  27. Lower the vehicle.
    28. Fig 13: View Of Left Hand Transaxle Mount & Side Rail Bolts
    GM928785Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  28. Install the left hand transaxle mount to the vehicle.
  29. Install the left hand transaxle mount-to-side rail bolts and tighten to 37 N.m (27 lb ft).
    30. Fig 14: Removing/Installing Transaxle Mount (Left) Bolts
    GM1370512Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  30. Install the left hand transaxle mount to transaxle bolts and tighten to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
  31. Remove the engine support fixture.
  32. Untie the radiator, air conditioning condenser and fan module assembly from the upper radiator support.
    33. Fig 15: View Of Transaxle & Bolts
    GM1371142Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  33. Install the upper 4 transaxle-to-engine bolts and tighten to 75 N.m (55 lb ft).
  34. Connect the transaxle vent tube.
    35. Fig 16: View Of Output Shaft Speed Sensor Electrical Connector & Fuel Line Retaining Clip
    GM1371167Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  35. Connect the electrical connector (2) to the output speed sensor.
  36. Install the nut and fuel line retaining clip (1) to the transaxle and tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb in).
    37. Fig 17: View Of Transaxle Range Switch Electrical Connector, Input Speed Sensor Electrical Connectors & Components
    GM1371166Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  37. Install the battery negative cable and wire harness ground (1) to the transaxle stud.
  38. Install the nut (6) securing the battery negative cable and wire harness ground to the transaxle stud.

    Tighten the nut to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).

  39. Connect the electrical connectors (3, 5) to the transaxle range switch.
  40. Connect the electrical connector (4) from the input speed sensor.
  41. Install the shift control cable bracket. Refer to Shift Control Cable Bracket Replacement .
  42. Install the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .
  43. Fill the transaxle with fluid. Refer to Transmission Fluid Replacement .
  44. Perform the transmission adaptive learn procedure. Refer to Transmission Adaptive Learn and Transmission Neutral Learn .
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