Installation

Transmission









1. Install the Torque Converter Retainer.





2. NOTICE: Prior to installation of the transmission, the torque converter pilot hub must be lubricated with multi-purpose grease or damage to the torque converter or the engine crankshaft can occur.

Lubricate the torque converter pilot hub with multi-purpose grease.





3. Position and secure the transmission on a suitable high-lift transmission jack.

4. Connect the electrical connectors and install the wire harness on the transmission.

1. Connect the Transmission Range (TR) sensor connector.

2. Connect the Output Shaft Speed (OSS) sensor connector.

3. Connect the Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) sensor connector.
- Connect the transmission harness retainers.





5. Connect the electrical connectors.

1. Install the catalyst monitor connector retainer to the stud.

2. Connect the transmission vehicle harness connector.





6. Raise and position the transmission to the vehicle.
- Align the balancing marks on the converter stud and the flexplate bolt hole.

7. Remove the Torque Converter Retainer.





8. Install the transmission case bolts.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).





9. Install 4 new torque converter nuts.
- Tighten to 36 Nm (27 lb-ft.)





10. Install the rubber access plug.





11. Install the transmission inspection cover.

1. Position the transmission inspection cover.

2. Install the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).

3. Install the bolt for the separator plate.
- Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).





12. Install the transmission filler tube.





13. Install the transmission filler tube bolt.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).





14. Install the transmission insulator and retainer.
- Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).





15. Install the transmission support crossmember. For additional information, refer to Transmission Support Crossmember Service and Repair.

16. Lower the transmission onto the transmission support crossmember and install the transmission insulator and retainer nuts.
- Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).





17. Remove the high-lift transmission jack.

18. Install the transmission fluid cooler tubes.
- Tighten 18 Nm (159 lb-in).





19. Install the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket.
- Tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).





20. Connect the transmission harness connectors to the filler tube bracket.





21. Install the ground wire.
- Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).





22. Install the starter and the bolts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).





23. Connect the electrical connectors on the starter.

1. Tighten starter B+ cable to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).

2. Tighten starter solenoid nut to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).





24. Install the starter motor electrical connector cap.





25. Install the exhaust system. For additional information, refer to Exhaust System [1][2]Diagrams.

26. Install the selector lever cable bracket.
- Tighten to 14 Nm (124 lb-in).





27. NOTE: The manual control lever must be in the Overdrive (O/D) position.

Slide the transmission selector lever cable into the selector lever cable bracket until the tabs fully seat and connect the selector lever cable to the manual control lever.

- Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).





28. Install the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to Driveshaft Removal and Replacement.

29. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Battery, Mounting and Cables Battery Disconnect.

30. Fill the transmission with transmission fluid and inspect for correct operation.