Removal and Replacement
REMOVAL PROCEDURE^ J 28467-360 Engine Support Fixture
^ J 35944-A Oil Cooler Flushing Tool
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.
2. Remove the air intake duct.
3. Remove the shift linkage from the transmission.
4. Remove the vacuum modulator vacuum line at the modulator.
5. Remove the following wiring connectors:
^ The TCC connector
^ The Park/Neutral position switch
^ The shift solenoid connector
IMPORTANT: When servicing requires that the T latch type wiring connector be disconnected from the -switch, care must be taken in order to ensure proper reassembly of both the connector and the T latch. Failure to do so may result in intermittent loss of switch functions.
6. Install the J 28467-360.
7. Remove the top two transmission to engine bolts.
8. Remove the rubber hose from the transmission to vent pipe.
9. Remove the remaining upper engine to transmission bolts.
10. Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in Service Precautions.
11. Remove both the tire and the wire assemblies.
Refer to Wheel Removal in Wheels and Tires.
12. Remove the right and the left splash shields.
13. Remove both the front ABS wheel speed sensors and the harness from the left side suspension support. Refer to Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (Front) in Antilock Brake System and Enhanced Traction System.
14. Remove both of the ball joints from the control arms. Refer to Lower Ball Joint Replacement in Suspension.
15. Remove the left stabilizer shaft link pin bolt. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement in Suspension.
16. Remove the left stabilizer shaft frame bushing clamp nuts. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement in Suspension.
17. Remove the front suspension crossmember. Refer to Front Suspension Crossmember Replacement in Suspension.
18. Remove both of the drive axles. Refer to Wheel Drive Shafts Replacement in Wheel Drive Shafts.
19. Remove the engine to transmission brace.
20. Remove the starter. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement in Starting and Charging.
21. Remove the transmission converter cover.
22. Remove the heater core hose pipe brace to transmission nut and bolt.
23. Remove the torque converter to flywheel bolts. Using a scribe, mark the flywheel to torque converter relationship in order to assure the proper reassembly. Refer to Flywheel to Torque Converter Bolts.
24. Remove the oil level indicator and the fill tube. Refer to Filler Tube Replacement.
25. Remove the transmission cooler pipes. Plug the pipes in order to prevent leakage. Refer to Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Pipes Replacement.
26. Remove the vehicle speed sensor. Refer to Vehicle Speed Sensor.
27. Remove the vacuum reserve tank.
28. Remove the position transmission jack.
29. Remove the transmission mount to the body bolts. Refer to Transaxle Mount Replacement.
30. Remove the remaining engine to transmission bolts.
31. Remove the transmission.
32. Flush the transmission cooler and the lines with J 35944-A, or equivalent, whenever the transmission, the pump, the torque converter, or the case has been removed for overhaul or replacement.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Place a thin film of chassis grease GM P/N 1051344 or the equivalent on the torque converter pilot hub.
Properly seat the torque converter in the oil pump.
2. Position the transmission in the vehicle.
3. Install the lower engine to transmission bolts.
4. Install the transmission mount to body bolts. Remove the transmission jack.
5. Install the transmission cooler pipes. Refer to Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Pipes Replacement.
6. Install the torque converter to flywheel bolts. Refer to Flywheel to Torque Converter Bolts.
^ Tighten all of the bolts to 62 Nm (46 ft. lbs.). Hand start and tighten the net slot bolt first. Hand start and tighten the two remaining bolts.
NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
7. Install the oil level indicator and the fill tube. Refer to Filler Tube Replacement.
8. Install the vacuum reserve tank.
9. Install the starter. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement in Starting and Charging.
10. Install the transmission converter cover.
11. Install the vehicle speed sensor. Refer to Vehicle Speed Sensor.
12. Install the drive axles. Refer to Wheel Drive Shafts Replacement in Wheel Drive Shafts.
13. Install the left suspension support assembly. Refer to Control Arm and/or Suspension Support in Suspension.
14. Install the left stabilizer shaft frame bushing nuts. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement in Suspension.
15. Install the stabilizer shaft link pin bolt. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement in Suspension.
16. Install the engine to the transmission brace.
17. Install both of the ball joints to the control arms. Refer to Lower Ball Joint Replacement in Suspension.
18. Connect the ABS wheel speed sensor harnesses.
Refer to Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (Front) in Antilock Brake System and Enhanced Traction System.
19. Install the right and the left side splash shields.
20. Install the heater core pipe brace to the transmission nut and the bolt.
21. Install both of the tire and the wheel assemblies.
Refer to Wheel Installation in Wheels and Tires.
22. Lower the vehicle.
23. Install the upper engine to transmission bolts.
24. Install the shift linkage to the transmission.
25. Install the following wire connectors:
^ The TCC connector
^ The Park/Neutral start and back-up lamp switch
26. Install the wiring harness and the nut securing the harness to the transmission.
27. Remove the J 28467-360.
28. Install the rubber hose to the transmission vent pipe.
29. Install the vacuum modulator vacuum line.
30. Install the air intake duct.
31. Connect the negative battery cable.
32. Refill the transmission with the proper fluid.
33. Adjust the shift linkage.
34. Inspect the oil level.
35. Ensure that there are no oil leaks.