Installation

Transmission









1. WARNING: Secure the torque converter in the transmission during removal or installation. The torque converter is heavy and may result in injury if it falls out of the transmission. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

Install the Torque Converter Retainer.





2. Position and secure the transmission on a suitable high-lift transmission jack.

3. NOTICE: Prior to installation of the transmission, the torque converter pilot hub must be lubricated with multi-purpose grease or damage to the torque converter or the engine crankshaft can occur.

Lubricate the torque converter pilot hub with multi-purpose grease.





4. Connect the electrical connectors and install the wire harness on the transmission.

1. Connect the Transmission Range (TR) sensor connector.

2. Connect the Output Shaft Speed (OSS) and Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) sensor connectors.

3. Install the catalyst monitor connector retainer to the stud.
- Connect the wire harness retainers.





5. Connect the electrical connectors.

1. Install the catalyst monitor connector retainer to the stud.

2. Connect the transmission vehicle harness connector.





6. Raise and position the transmission to the engine.
- Align the balancing marks on the torque converter stud and the flexplate bolt hole.

7. Remove the Torque Converter Retainer.





8. Install 6 transmission retaining bolts.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).





9. Install 4 new torque converter nuts.
- Tighten to 36 Nm (27 lb-ft).





10. Install the rubber access plug.





11. Install the transmission inspection cover.

1. Position the transmission inspection cover.

2. Install the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).

3. Install the bolt for the separator plate.
- Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).





12. Install the transmission filler tube.





13. Install the transmission filler tube bolt.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).





14. Install the transmission insulator and retainer.
- Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).





15. Install the transmission support crossmember. For additional information, refer to Transmission Support Crossmember Service and Repair.

16. Lower the transmission onto the transmission support crossmember and install the transmission insulator and retainer nuts.
- Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).





17. Remove the high-lift transmission jack.

18. Install the transmission fluid cooler tubes.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).





19. Install the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket.
- Tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).





20. Connect the transmission harness connectors to the transmission filler tube bracket.





21. Install the ground wire.
- Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).





22. Install the starter and the bolts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).





23. Connect the electrical connectors on the starter.

1. Tighten the starter B+ cable to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).

2. Tighten the starter solenoid nut to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).





24. Install the starter motor electrical connector cap.





25. Install the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System [1][2]Diagrams.

26. Install the selector lever cable bracket.
- Tighten to 14 Nm (124 lb-in).





27. NOTE: The manual control lever must be in the (D) position.

Slide the transmission selector lever into the selector lever cable bracket until the tabs fully seat, and connect the selector lever cable and nut to the manual control lever.

- Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).





28. Install the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to Driveshaft Removal and Replacement.

29. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Battery, Mounting and Cables Battery Disconnect.

30. WARNING: If the vehicle is equipped with a fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to Fire Suppression System. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury. Description and Operation

Fill the transmission with transmission fluid and inspect for correct operation.