Installation Procedure - 2000 DeVille, Seville

Notice:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.





1. Install the transmission mount bracket and mounting bolts to the engine.

Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 110 N.m (89 lb ft).





2. Install the transmission mount bracket (1) to the transmission.

3. Install the transmission mount bracket mounting bolts (3) and nut (2).

Tighten

Tighten the bolts and nut to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).





4. Install the transaxle cooler pipe to the transaxle.

5. Attach the transaxle cooler pipe to the oil cooler pipe adaptor on the transaxle.

Tighten

Tighten the transaxle cooler pipe to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).

Important:
Ensure clearance is maintained between the transaxle and the following:

^ The brake pipes

^ The secondary AIR pipe

^ The power steering pressure hose

^ The wiring harnesses

6. Carefully raise the transaxle to the engine in a tilted position in order to clear the starter nose cone.





7. Align the transaxle with the engine and position the transaxle onto the engine dowels.

Install the engine to transaxle bolt (2).

Tighten

Tighten the bolt to 75 N.m (55 lb ft).





8. Install the bolts securing the transaxle center brace to the transaxle.

Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).





9. Connect the vehicle speed sensor electrical connector.

10. Install the vehicle speed sensor heat shield.

11. Install the vehicle speed sensor heat shield retaining nuts.

Tighten

Tighten the nuts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).





12. Install the bolts securing the front transaxle brace to the transaxle.

Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).





13. Raise the transaxle and install the nut (1) securing the transaxle mount to the transaxle mount bracket.

Tighten

Tighten the nut to 75 N.m (55 lb ft).

14. Remove the transmission jack and the J 41160.





Important:
Line up the flywheel and converter using the alignment marks made during disassembly.

15. Install the flywheel to converter bolts.

Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).

16. Install the torque converter cover assembly. Refer to Torque Converter Cover Replacement.





17. Install the engine to transaxle bracket lower bolt (1).

Tighten

Tighten the bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).





18. Install the right and left drive shafts (2) to the transaxle (1). Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement in Wheel Drive Shafts.





19. Install the 3 ground connections to the side of the transaxle

Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

20. Connect the transaxle main electrical harness connector.





21. Install the left transaxle brace to the powertrain assembly.

22. Install the bolt securing the left transaxle brace to the transaxle.

Tighten

^ Tighten the left transaxle brace bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

^ Tighten the left transaxle brace nut to 41 N.m (30 lb ft).

23. Install the front frame assembly to the vehicle. Refer to Engine Frame in Frame and Underbody.

24. Install the left front fascia extension. Refer to Fascia Extension Replacement - Front in Body Front End.

25. Install the stabilizer shaft links. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement in Front Suspension.

26. Lower the vehicle.





27. Connect the lower transaxle oil cooler pipe to the transaxle.

Tighten

Tighten the transaxle cooler pipe to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).





28. Push the upper transaxle oil cooler pipe into the radiator quick connect fitting until a click is heard.

29. Tug gently on the cooler pipe to ensure proper retention.

30. Slide the plastic cap over the quick connect fitting.

31. Install the upper transaxle oil cooler pipe retaining bolt to the fan shroud.

Tighten

Tighten the pipe retaining bolt to 6 N.m (53 lb in).





32. Install the remaining transaxle to engine bolts (1).

Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 75 N.m (55 lb ft).

33. Remove the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture in Engine Mechanical-4.6L.





34. Install the range selector cable bracket to the studs on the transaxle.

35. Install the heater pipe to the stud on the transaxle.

36. Install the nuts that retain the heater pipe and the range selector cable bracket to the transaxle.

Tighten

Tighten the nuts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

37. Connect the range selector cable terminal to the transaxle range selector lever.

38. Install the Magnasteer(R) wire to the retaining clip.

39. Connect the transaxle vent tube to the accelerator bracket.

40. Install the brake pipe retainers to the side rail.

41. Install the upper and lower air cleaner assemblies. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls-4.6L.

42. Install the upper filler panel (1). Refer to Filler Panel Replacement - Front in Body Front End.

43. Add DEXRON(R) III transmission fluid as required. Refer to Transmission Fluid Checking Procedure.

44. Clear the transmission adaptive pressures (TAPS). Refer to Adapt Function.

45. Measure the wheel alignment. Refer to Measuring Wheel Alignment in Wheel Alignment.

46. Road test the vehicle and check for transaxle leaks.