Transaxle Assembly Installation

^ Tools Required
- J 34860 Clutch Alignment Arbor
- J 28467-A Universal Support Fixture
- J 28467-90 Engine Support Fixture Adapters
- J 28712 Drive Axle Shaft Boot Protectors





1. Inspect the clutch alignment by inserting J 34860 through the clutch disc and into the crankshaft pilot bearing. If the J 34860 does not fit through the clutch disc and into the pilot bearing smoothly, the clutch disc may be misaligned. For clutch disassembly and inspection procedures, refer to Clutch Assembly Replacement. Align the clutch disc, if necessary.
2. Raise the transaxle into installation position.
3. Gradually move the transaxle toward the engine while simultaneously inserting the transaxle input shaft through the pressure plate (1) and clutch disc.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the 1 bolt and 1 nut to lower right case-to-engine block mounting bolts.
Tighten the mounting bolts to 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.).





5. Install the left transaxle mounting bracket (2).
6. Install the left transaxle mounting bracket bolts (1).
Tighten the 3 left transaxle mounting bracket bolts to 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.).





7. Install the rear transaxle through-bolt (6) and the nut (5) into the rear transaxle mount (2).
Tighten the through-bolt and nut to 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.).
8. Install the starter motor into the transaxle. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement in Starting and Charging.
Tighten the 2 starter motor retaining bolts to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).
9. Install the starter motor electrical connectors to the starter motor.





10. Install the extension rod (1) into the mounting stud at the transaxle.
Tighten the extension rod nut (2) with the 2 washers to 40 Nm (29 ft. lbs.).
11. Install the extension rod (1) into the gearshift control lever guide plate.
Tighten the bolts securing the extension rod to the guide plate to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).





12. Install following components to the transaxle gear shift shaft (5):
12.1. The gearshift control shaft (3)
12.2. The gearshift control shaft joint (6).
12.3. The control shaft joint through bolt and nut (4).
Tighten the control shaft joint through bolt and nut to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
12.4. Install the flywheel cover to the transaxle.
Tighten the 2 flywheel cover bolts to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
12.5. Install both drive axles. Refer to Wheel Drive Shafts Replacement in Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints.
12.6. Remove the J 28712 from the differential-side and the wheel-side joints of both drive axles. Remove the hydraulic jack from the transaxle.





13. Apply GM P/N 12346004, or the equivalent, to the threaded portion of the transaxle drain plug (2).
14. Install the transaxle drain plug into the transaxle.
Tighten the transaxle drain plug to 21 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
15. Add approximately 2.4 liters (2.5 qts) of Castrol(R) Syntorq Transmission Fluid GM P/N 12346190, or the equivalent, into the transaxle oil level/filler plug hole (1). The oil level should be even with the bottom of the transaxle oil level/filler plug hole.
16. Apply GM P/N 12346004, or the equivalent, to the oil level/filler plug threads.
17. Install the oil level/filler plug to the transaxle.
Tighten the oil level/filler plug to 21 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
18. Lower the vehicle.
19. Remove the J 28467-A and the J 28467-90.
20. Install the two upper right case-to-engine block mounting bolts.
Tighten the case-to-engine block mounting bolts to 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.).





21. Install the speedometer cable (1) into the speedometer driven gear case.
22. Install the speedometer cable retaining clip.





23. Install the following components to the gearshift guide case (1):
^ The engine wiring harness
^ The gear shift guide bolts (2)
Tighten the gearshift guide bolts to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.).





24. Install the following components to the transaxle:
24.1. The negative battery cable (5)
24.2. The transaxle hanger (4)
24.3. The transaxle hanger bolt
Tighten the transaxle hanger bolt to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.).
24.4. The clutch cable bracket (2)
24.5. The clutch cable bracket bolts (1)
Tighten the 2 clutch cable bracket bolts to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).





25. Install the clutch release shaft on the clutch release lever (1) by aligning the clutch release shaft and the clutch release lever marks (2, 3).
Tighten the clutch release lever bolt and nut to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).





26. Connect the backup lamp switch electrical connector (2).
27. Connect the negative battery cable.