Transmission Replacement
Transmission Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement (LZ4, LY7, and LE5) ()Battery Tray Replacement (LAT) ().
2. Remove the transmission range select lever cable and bracket. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Bracket Replacement (Range Selector Lever Cable Bracket Replacement).
3. Drain the transmission fluid. Refer to Transmission Fluid Replacement (Removal and Replacement).
4. Disconnect the control valve body transmission control module (TCM) electrical connector (1) then unclip the connector from the transmission.
5. Remove the oil cooler inlet (1) and outlet (5) hoses from the retainer (2) on the control valve body cover.
6. Remove the transmission fluid cooler inlet hose nut (3) from the transmission.
7. Remove the transmission fluid cooler inlet hose (1) from the transmission.
8. Remove the transmission fluid cooler outlet hose nut (4) from the transmission.
9. Remove the transmission fluid cooler outlet hose (5) from the transmission.
10. Plug and/or cap the hose and transmission to prevent contamination.
11. Remove the upper transmission to engine bolts (2).
12. Remove the frame. Refer to Frame Replacement (2.4L) (Service and Repair)Frame Replacement (3.6L) (Service and Repair).
13. Disconnect the wheel drive shafts from the transmission. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement).
14. Remove the intermediate drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Replacement (LE5 with MH8) (Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Replacement)Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Replacement (LY7 with MH2) (Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Replacement).
15. Remove the rear transmission mount from the transmission. Refer to Transmission Mount Bracket Replacement - Rear (Service and Repair).
16. Remove the front transmission mount from the transmission. Refer to Transmission Front Mount Replacement (Service and Repair).
17. Remove the starter. Refer to Starter Replacement (LAT) (Service and Repair)Starter Replacement (LY7) (Service and Repair)Starter Replacement (LE5) (Service and Repair).
18. Mark the relationship of the flywheel to the torque converter for reassembly.
19. Remove the torque converter to flywheel bolts (1).
20. Lower the vehicle.
21. Remove the 3 left transmission mount bolts from the transmission. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side (Service and Repair).
22. Lower the transmission side with the support fixture to allow clearance for removal.
23. Unclip the engine wiring harness from the transmission.
24. Raise the vehicle.
25. Use a transmission jack in order to support the transmission.
26. Remove the remaining transmission fasteners (1, 3, 4).
Note: Insure the torque converter remains securely in place on the transmission input shaft while separating and removing the transmission.
27. Separate the transmission from the engine.
28. Lower the transmission with the transmission jack far enough to remove the transmission.
Installation Procedure
1. Raise the transmission with the transmission jack and position the transmission to the engine.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).
2. Install the transmission bolts (1, 3, 4) and tighten to 75 Nm (55 lb ft).
3. Remove the transmission jack.
Note: If reusing the torque converter bolts, clean the threads and apply LOCTITE(TM)242, GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489) or equivalent to the threads prior to installation.
4. Install the torque converter to flywheel bolts (1) and tighten to 62 Nm (46 lb ft).
5. Install the starter. Refer to Starter Replacement (LAT) (Service and Repair)Starter Replacement (LY7) (Service and Repair)Starter Replacement (LE5) (Service and Repair).
6. Install the front transmission mount to the transmission. Refer to Transmission Front Mount Replacement (Service and Repair).
7. Install the rear transmission mount to the transmission. Refer to Transmission Mount Bracket Replacement - Rear (Service and Repair).
8. Install the intermediate drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Replacement (LE5 with MH8) (Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Replacement)Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Replacement (LY7 with MH2) (Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Replacement).
9. Install the wheel drive shafts to the transmission. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement).
10. Install the frame. Refer to Frame Replacement (2.4L) (Service and Repair)Frame Replacement (3.6L) (Service and Repair).
11. Install the upper transmission to engine bolts (2) and tighten to 75 Nm (55 lb ft)..
12. Install the transmission fluid cooler outlet hose (5) to the transmission.
13. Install the transmission fluid cooler outlet hose retainer nut (4) and tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb ft).
14. Install the transmission fluid cooler inlet hose (1) to the transmission.
15. Install the transmission fluid cooler inlet hose retainer nut (3).
16. Install the oil cooler inlet (1) and outlet (5) hoses to the retainer (2) on the control valve body cover.
17. Connect the control valve body TCM electrical connector (1).
18. Install the transmission range select lever cable and bracket. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Bracket Replacement (Range Selector Lever Cable Bracket Replacement).
19. Install the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement (LZ4, LY7, and LE5) ()Battery Tray Replacement (LAT) ().
20. Adjust the automatic transmission range selector lever cable. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Adjustment (Adjustments).
21. Fill the transmission with fluid. Refer to Transmission Fluid Replacement (Removal and Replacement).
22. For transmission control module programming and setup, refer to Control Module References (Programming and Relearning).
Note: After an internal transmission repair or internal part replacement the service fast learn adapt procedure should be performed.
23. Perform the service fast learn adapt procedure. Refer to Service Fast Learn Adapts (Programming and Relearning).
24. Road test the vehicle.