Cross-Member: Service and Repair

Transmission Support Replacement (RWD)

Removal Procedure




1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Install the transmission jack to the transmission and support the transmission.
3. Disconnect the transmission wiring harness from the transmission support, if necessary.
4. Remove the transmission mount to the transmission support stud nut, 2.2 L.




5. Remove the transmission mount to the transmission support stud nut, 4.3 L pickup and utilities.




6. Remove the catalytic converter hanger bracket from the transmission support mounting bolts, 2.2 L if necessary.




7. Remove the catalytic converter hanger bracket from the transmission support mounting bolts, 4.3 L if necessary.




8. Remove the transmission support to the frame nuts, bolts, and reinforcement, 2.2 L.




9. Remove the transmission support to the frame nuts, bolts, and reinforcement, 4.3 L pickup.




10. Remove the transmission support to the frame nuts, bolts, and reinforcements, utilities.
11. Remove the transmission support.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the transmission support.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the transmission support to the frame nuts, bolts, and reinforcements, utilities.

Tighten the transmission support to the frame nuts to 54 N.m (40 lb ft).




3. Install the transmission support to the frame nuts, bolts, and reinforcement, 4.3 L pickup.

Tighten the transmission support to the frame nuts to 54 N.m (40 lb ft).




4. Install the transmission support to the frame nuts, bolts, and reinforcement, 2.2 L.

Tighten the transmission support to the frame nuts to 54 N.m (40 lb ft).




5. Install the catalytic converter hanger bracket to the transmission support mounting bolts, 4.3 L if necessary.

Tighten the catalytic converter hanger bracket to the transmission support mounting bolts to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).




6. Install the catalytic converter hanger bracket to the transmission support mounting bolts, 2.2 L if necessary.

Tighten the catalytic converter hanger bracket to the transmission support mounting bolts to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).




7. Install the transmission mount to the transmission support stud nut, 4.3 L pickup and utilities.

Tighten the transmission mount to the transmission support stud nut to 57 N.m (42 lb ft).




8. Install the transmission mount to the transmission support nut, 2.2 L pickup.

Tighten the transmission mount to the transmission support nut to 57 N.m (42 lb ft).

9. Connect the transmission wiring harness to the transmission support, if necessary.
10. Remove the transmission jack from the transmission.
11. Lower the vehicle.