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Installation Procedure

  1. Using the transmission jack, carefully raise the transmission to the vehicle.
  2. Align the transmission with the engine dowels.
    3. Fig 1: Identifying Right Side Transmission To Engine Mounting Bolts
    GM1615348Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  3. Install the right transmission mounting bolts (3) and tighten to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
    4. Fig 2: Identifying Left Side Transmission To Engine Mounting Bolts
    GM1615350Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the left transmission mounting bolts (1) and tighten to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
  5. Install the transmission mount. Refer to Transmission Rear Mount Replacement .
  6. Remove transmission jack from under the transmission.
    7. Fig 3: Identifying Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Retainer
    GM1612921Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Place NEW seals over the transmission fluid cooler pipes.
  8. Insert the transmission fluid cooler pipes into the transmission.
  9. Install the bolt (1) securing the transmission fluid cooler pipe retainer (2) to the transmission and tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
  10. Align the torque converter to flexplate/flywheel orientation marks made during the removal procedure.
    11. NOTE: Torque converter bolts are self locking and must be replaced with NEW torque converter bolts every time the bolts are removed.
  11. Repeat the following steps for all 3 torque converter bolts:
    1. Rotate the harmonic balancer center bolt clockwise ONLY, in order to align the torque converter bolt holes in the flexplate/flywheel with the starter motor opening in the engine block.
    2. To aid in alignment of the torque converter to the flexplate/flywheel. Install all 3 NEW torque converter bolts before fully tightening. Tighten the bolts to 63 N.m (46 lb ft).
    12. Fig 4: Identifying Flywheel Inspection Cover & Bolt
    GM1780502Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the flywheel inspection cover (2) and bolt (1).
    13. Fig 5: Identifying Wiring Harness Connector & Clips
    GM1780545Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Connect the wiring harness clips (1-3) to the transmission.
  14. Connect the transmission wiring harness connector (4) to the transmission by rotating the locking latch clockwise.
  15. Install the propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement (Automatic) or Propeller Shaft Replacement (RPO ZOK) or Propeller Shaft Replacement (w/o RPO ZOK) .
    16. Fig 6: Identifying Shift Control Linkage & Manual Shift Shaft Nut
    GM1612916Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Place the transmission in the park position by rotating the shift shaft fully counterclockwise.
  17. Connect the shift linkage (2) to the transmission.
  18. Install the transmission manual shift shaft nut (1) and tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
  19. Check the transmission fluid level (fill if necessary). Refer to Transmission Fluid Check .
  20. Adjust the shift control linkage. Refer to Shift Control Linkage Adjustment .
  21. Install the front closeout panel. Refer to Floor Panel Tunnel Panel Replacement - Front (Automatic Transmission) or Floor Panel Tunnel Panel Replacement - Front (Manual Transmission) .
  22. Lower the vehicle.
    23. Fig 7: Identifying Right Side Transmission To Engine Mounting Bolts
    GM1615348Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  23. Install the right transmission mounting bolts (1, 2) and tighten to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
  24. Install the turbocharger, If equipped. Refer to Turbocharger Replacement .
    25. Fig 8: Identifying Upper Transmission Mounting Bolts
    GM1780573Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  25. Install the two upper transmission mounting bolts (1) and tighten to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
    26. Fig 9: Identifying Left Side Transmission To Engine Mounting Bolts
    GM1615350Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  26. Install the left transmission mounting bolt (2) and tighten to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
  27. Install the starter motor. Refer to Starter Replacement .
  28. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  29. The transmission control module must be programmed with the proper software/calibrations.
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