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1989
17-20-45 Transmission, Automatic-AOD 17-20-45


REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

6. Move the converter and transmission assembly forward into position, using care not to damage the flywheel and the converter pilot. The converter face must rest squarely against the flywheel. This indicates that the converter pilot is not binding in the engine crankshaft.

NOTE: Before installing the torque converter to the flywheel attaching nut, a check should be made to ensure that the converter is properly seated. The converter should move freely with respect to the flywheel. Grasp the stud. Movement back and forth should result in a metallic clank noise if the converter is properly seated. If the converter will not move, the transmission must be removed and the converter repositioned so that the impeller hub is properly engaged in the pump gear.

7. Install transmission housing-to-engine attaching bolts. Tighted to 56-68 N-m (40-50 ft.lb.).

8. Remove the safety chain from around the transmission

9. Install a new O-ring on the lower end of the transmission filler tube. Insert the tube in the transmission case and secure the tube to the engine with the attachiing bolt.

10. Connect the speedometer cable to the extension housing.

11. Connect the oil cooler lines to the RH side of transmission case. Tighten lines to 16-24 N-m (12-18 ft.lb.).

12. Position the crossmember on the side supports. Position the rear mount on the crossmember and install the attaching bolt and nut.

13. Secure the engine rear support to the extension housing and tighten the bolts to specification. Refer to Group 21 for Specifications.

14. Lower the transmission and remove the jack.

15. Secure the crossmember to the side supports with the attaching bolts and tighten to 95-136 N-m (70-100 ft.lb.).

16. Connect the TV linkage rod to the transmission TV lever. Connect the manual linkage rod to the manual lever at the transmission.

17. Install converter-to-flywheel attaching nuts. Tighten to 27-46 N-m (20-34 lb-ft).

18. Install the converter housing access cover and secure it with the attaching bolts. Tighten to 16-22 N-m (12-16 ft.lb.).

19. Secure the starter motor in place with the attachiing bolts. Connect the cable to the terminal on the starter. Connect the neutral start switch harness at the transmission.

20. Slide driveshaft into transmission.




21. Raise axle housing with axle stand and install bushings and retaining nuts. Tighten to 92-136. N-m (68-100 ft.lb.). Remove axle stand.





22. Tighten axle assembly rear mounting nuts to 165-211 N-m (122-156 ft.lb.).





23. Position vent tube in hole of sub-frame.

24. Align driveshaft yoke and companion flange and install retaining bolts. Tighten to 95-129 N-m (70-95 ft.lb.).

NOTE: Lubricate the yoke splines with Long Life Lubricant C1AZ-19590-BA or equivalent.