Installation

INSTALLATION

1. Inspect the rear crankshaft seal area for signs of leakage. Replace the seal if required. Removal.
2. Ensure the torque converter is fully seated in the transmission. Mount the transmission on the transmission jack.
3. Position the transmission in the vehicle on the engine block dowels.
4. Install the transmission retaining bolts and the ground cable. Tighten the bolts to 38 Nm (28 ft. lbs.).

NOTE: Rotate the engine at the vibration damper bolt.

5. Install the torque converter bolts. Tighten the bolts to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).

6. Install the torque converter access cover (1).
7. Install the starter. Starter Motor - Installation.

8. Check the seal on the bayonet retainer (1). Replace as required. Connect the transmission controller harness connector (2).

9. Install the heat shield and harness retainer with bolts (2). Tighten the bolts to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
10. Route the oxygen sensor wire harness in the retainer and connect the oxygen sensors (1).

11. Install the transmission oil cooler line banjo bolt fittings (1) through the washers and into the transmission oil cooler lines. Install the fittings on the left and right sides of the transmission case. Tighten the fittings to 34 Nm (25 ft. lbs.).

12. Install the transmission oil cooler line retainers and bolts at the left and right sides of the oil pan. Tighten the bolts to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).

13. Attach the shift rod to the transmission shift arm and install the retaining clip (1).

14. Install the transmission drain plug (2) with a new gasket (1). Tighten the drain plug to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
15. Install the propeller shaft. Propeller Shaft - Installation.

16. Install the lower splash shield and screws (1). Tighten the screws to 5 Nm (44 in. lbs.).
17. Lower the vehicle.
18. Connect the negative battery cable.
19. Fill the transmission to the specified level with the specified transmission fluid.
20. Start the engine and check for leaks.
21. Check the transmission fluid level using Special Tool 8863-B.