Removal and Replacement

Transmission Replacement

^ Tools Required
- J 44015Steering Linkage Installer
- SA91112T Axle Seal Protector

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the battery.
2. Remove the battery cooling box.
3. Remove the battery tray and bracket.
4. Disconnect the shifter cable.
5. Remove the air induction resonator and bracket.
6. Disconnect the transmission range switch harness from the transmission range switch.





7. Disconnect the transmission harness connector from the valve body.
8. Remove the headlamp fasteners.
9. Wire the radiator to the radiator core support in order to hold the radiator in place as the cradle is removed.





10. Install the SA9105E.





11. Remove 1 upper transmission-to-engine bolt.





12. Remove the upper left transmission mount bolts.
13. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
14. Remove the right wheel and tire assembly.
15. Remove the left inner splash shield.
16. Remove the front bumper air deflector.





17. Remove the lower tube assembly and drain the fluid.





18. Disconnect the transmission cooler lines.





19. For all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicles, disconnect the drive shaft from the transfer case (PTU).





20. Disconnect the lower stabilizer nut from the cradle on both sides of vehicle.
21. Remove the rack and pinion bolts from the cradle.





22. Disconnect the tie rod.
23. Remove the front pitch restrictor bolts and front pitch restrictor.





24. Remove the rear pitch restrictor through-bolt.
25. Support the cradle with cradle support.





26. Remove the cradle fasteners and lower the cradle onto a support table.
27. Separate the left axle shaft from the transmission.
28. For front wheel drive (FWD) vehicles, separate the right intermediate drive shafts.
29. For AWD vehicles, separate the right axle shaft from the transfer case (PTU).
30. Remove the starter.





31. Remove the starter bolts and starter.
32. Turn the crank clockwise to gain access to the torque converter-to-flexplate bolts.
33. Remove the torque converter-to-flexplate bolts through the starter hole.





34. For AWD vehicles, remove the transfer case (PTU).





35. Secure the transmission to a transmission jack.
36. Remove the lower transmission-to-engine bolts.

37. Important:
^ The torque converter has a long pilot shaft. Do not put excessive load on the shaft. Do not lower the transmission until the shaft is clear of the engine crankshaft.
^ Do not damage the mating surfaces of the engine or transmission.

Separate the transmission from the engine.
38. Lower the transmission carefully.
39. Remove the torque converter and differential housing O-ring seal.

Installation Procedure





1. For all wheel drive (AWD) vehicles, install a new torque converter and differential housing O-ring seal.
2. With the transmission supported, carefully raise the transmission. It may be helpful to lower the vehicle down around the transmission. Ensure that there is not interference with the coolant lines during installation.





3. Install the engine to the transmission.

4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Install the lower transmission-to-engine bolts.
^ Tighten the bolts to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).
5. For AWD vehicles, install the stub shaft into the transmission.





6. For AWD vehicles, install the transfer case (PTU).





7. Rotate the crank and align the net hole of the flexplate through the starter opening.
8. Install the torque converter-to-flexplate bolts through the starter opening.
^ Tighten the bolts to 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.).





9. Install the starter.
10. Install the right intermediate drive shafts.
11. For AWD vehicles, install the right axle shaft to the PTU.





12. Support the cradle with a cradle support.
13. Install the cradle and the bolts.
^ Tighten the bolts to 155 Nm (114 ft. lbs.).
14. Remove the support table.





15. Install the rear pitch restrictor through bolt.
^ Tighten the bolt to 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.).





16. Install the front pitch restrictor bolts and front pitch restrictor.
^ Tighten the bolts to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
17. Install the tie rod.





18. Install the rack and pinion bolts to the cradle.
^ Tighten the bolts to 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.).
19. Install the lower stabilizer nuts to the cradle on both sides of the vehicle.
^ Tighten the nuts to 65 Nm (48 ft. lbs.).





20. For AWD vehicles, install the drive shaft to the PTU.
21. If the transmission being installed is not new, the transmission oil cooler line seals must be removed and replaced.





22. Install the transmission oil cooler lines.
23. Install the front bumper air deflector.
24. Install the left and right inner splash shield.





25. Install the left and right wheel and tire assemblies.
26. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.





27. Install the upper left transmission mount bolts.
^ Tighten the bolts to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).





28. Install 1 upper transmission-to-engine bolt.
^ Tighten the bolt to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).
29. Remove the SA9105E.
30. Remove the tie straps from the radiator.





31. Install the transmission range switch harness to the transmission range switch.





32. Install the transmission harness connector to the valve body.
33. Install the shifter cable.
34. Install the air induction resonator and bracket.
35. Install the battery tray bracket.
36. Install the battery.

37. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Install the battery cooling box cover and screws.
^ Tighten the screws to 2 Nm (18 inch lbs.).
38. Using Saturn DEX-CVT(r) fluid P/N 22688912, fill the transmission to the proper level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Replacement.
39. Align the wheels. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications.