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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Transaxle Jack And DW 260-120
    GM1245842Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Secure the transaxle to the transaxle jack, then carefully position in the vehicle with the transaxle secured in the DW 260-010  (1). See Special Tools .
    2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
    Fig 2: View Of Lower Transaxle And Retaining Bolts With Torque Specifications
    GM1245845Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the 7 lower transaxle-to-engine retaining bolts.

    Tighten: 

    • Tighten the bolts (1) to 73 N.m (54 lb ft)  .
    • Tighten the bolts (3) to 31 N.m (23 lb ft)  .
    • Tighten the bolts (2) to 21 N.m (15 lb ft)  .

    3. Fig 3: View Of Upper Transaxle-To-Engine Mounting Bolts
    GM1245855Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the 3 upper transaxle-to-engine mounting bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the 3 upper transaxle-to-engine mounting bolts to 73 N.m (54 lb ft)  .

    4. Fig 4: View Of Upper Transaxle Mounting Bracket And Bolts
    GM1245856Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the 3 upper transaxle mounting bracket bolts and the bracket.

    Tighten:  Tighten the 3 upper transaxle mounting bracket bolts to 60 N.m (44 lb ft)  .

    5. Fig 5: Identifying Damping Block Connection Nut And Bolt
    GM1242023Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the rear mounting bracket bolts and the bracket.

    Tighten:  Tighten the rear mounting bracket bolts to 60 N.m (44 lb ft)  .

  6. Install the damping block connection nut and bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the damping block connection nut and bolt to 80 N.m (59 lb ft)  .

    7. Fig 6: View Of Torque Converter Bolts
    GM1245846Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the torque converter bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the torque converter bolts to 45 N.m (33 lb ft)  .

  8. Install the service hall cover.
    9. Fig 7: Identifying Electrical Connectors
    GM1245847Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Connect the transaxle electrical connector.
  10. Connect the PNP sensor electrical connector.
  11. Connect the OSS sensor electrical connector.
  12. Connect the ISS sensor electrical connector.
    13. Fig 8: View Of J 28467-B
    GM1289833Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the J 28467-B  (1).
  14. Connect the shift control cable into the transaxle. Refer to Shift Control Cable Replacement - Floor Shift .
    15. Fig 9: View Of Fluid Cooler Inlet Pipe, Bolt And Transaxle
    GM1245852Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Connect the fluid cooler inlet and outlet hose into the transaxle.
  16. Install the left and right drive axle assemblies. Refer to Inner Axle Shaft Replacement - Front Drive Axle (Automatic) or Inner Axle Shaft Replacement - Front Drive Axle (Manual) .
  17. Install the battery and battery tray.
  18. Fill the transaxle with fluid. Refer to Transmission Fluid Draining .
  19. Measure the fluid level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Level Inspection .
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