Transmission Replacement (RPOs LZE/LZ9)
Transmission Replacement (RPOs LZE/LZ9)
Tools Required
J 37096 Flywheel Holder
Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the intake manifold cover.
3. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct.
4. Disconnect the wiring harness electrical connectors.
5. Remove the transaxle range selector cable from the transaxle shift lever.
6. Remove the transaxle range selector cable retainer from the cable.
7. Remove the transaxle range selector cable from the transaxle.
8. Remove the transaxle wiring grounds from the transaxle.
9. Remove the upper transaxle bolts (2, 3) and the stud (4).
10. Install the engine support fixture to support the engine/transaxle assembly.
11. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
12. Remove the front wheels.
13. Remove the left and the right front fender liners.
14. Remove the frame from the vehicle.
15. Remove the starter motor.
16. Install the J 37096 in order to gain access to the torque converter bolts and to prevent the flywheel from turning.
17. Remove the torque converter bolts.
18. Remove the transaxle oil cooler pipes from the transaxle.
Important: Position and secure the wheel drive shafts out of the way.
19. Remove the left and the right wheel drive shafts from the transaxle.
20. Secure the drive shafts to the steering knuckles.
21. Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor electrical connector.
Important: Ensure the transmission jack is properly secured to the transaxle.
22. Position a transmission jack under the transaxle and secure the transmission jack to the transaxle.
23. Remove the transaxle brace.
24. Remove the lower transaxle bolt (1, 5).
25. Remove the transaxle from the vehicle.
26. Transfer all necessary parts as needed.
27. Flush the transmission cooler and lines. Refer to Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Flushing and Flow Test (J35944-A) Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Flushing and Flow Test (J45096). Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Flushing and Flow Test (J35944-A) Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Flushing and Flow Test (J-45096)
Installation Procedure
Important: Ensure the transaxle is secured properly to the transmission jack.
1. Position the transaxle onto a transmission jack and secure the transaxle to the transmission jack.
2. Install the transaxle into the vehicle.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.
3. Install the lower transaxle bolt (1, 5).
Tighten the bolts to 75 N.m (55 lb ft).
4. Install the transaxle brace.
5. Install the J 37096 in order to gain access to the torque converter bolts and to prevent the flywheel from turning.
6. Install the torque converter bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 63 N.m (46 lb ft).
7. Install the wheel drive shafts into the transaxle.
8. Install the transaxle oil cooler pipes to the transaxle.
9. Install the starter motor.
10. Install the frame to the vehicle.
11. Connect the vehicle speed sensor electrical connector.
12. Install the left and the right front fender liners.
13. Install the front wheels.
14. Lower the vehicle.
15. Remove the engine support fixture.
16. Install the upper transaxle bolts (2, 3) and the stud (4).
Tighten the bolts and the stud to 75 N.m (55 lb ft).
17. Install the transaxle wiring grounds and the nuts.
Tighten the nuts to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).
18. Connect the transaxle harness electrical connectors.
19. Install the transaxle range selector cable to the transaxle range selector cable bracket.
20. Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable retainer to the cable.
21. Install the transaxle range selector cable to the transaxle shift lever.
22. Install the air induction duct.
23. Install the intake manifold cover.
24. Connect the negative battery cable.
Notice: Refer to Transmission Overfill Notice.
25. Fill the transaxle with automatic transmission fluid.
26. Inspect for automatic transmission fluid leaks. Refer to Fluid Leak Diagnosis. Fluid Leak Diagnosis
Important: It is recommended that the transmission adaptive pressure (TAP) information be reset. Resetting the TAP values using a scan tool will erase all learned values in all cells. As a result, the ECM, PCM or TCM will need to relearn TAP values. Transmission performance may be affected as new TAP values are learned.
27. Reset the TAP values. Refer to Transmission Adaptive Functions.