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Removal & Installation: Transaxle: Installation

NOTE: Ensure the transaxle is secured properly to the transaxle jack.
  1. Position the transaxle onto a transmission jack and secure the transaxle to the transmission jack.
  2. Install the transaxle into the vehicle.
  3. Install the lower transaxle bolt (6) and the stud (1). See Figure . Tighten bolt and stud to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  4. Install the transaxle brace. See TRANSAXLE BRACE  .
  5. Install the flywheel holder in order to gain access to the torque converter bolts and to prevent the flywheel from turning. See Figure .
  6. Install the torque converter bolts. See Figure . Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  7. Install the wheel drive shafts into the transaxle. See appropriate AXLE SHAFTS article in DRIVELINE/AXLES.
  8. Install the transaxle oil cooler pipes to the transaxle. See OIL COOLER HOSE/PIPES under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION in SERVICING - IMPALA & MONTE CARLO article.
  9. Install the starter motor. See appropriate STARTERS article in ELECTRICAL.
  10. Install the frame to the vehicle. See FRAME REPLACEMENT  .
  11. Connect the vehicle speed sensor electrical connector.
  12. Install the left and the right engine splash shield.
  13. Install the front wheels.
  14. Lower the vehicle.
  15. Remove the engine support fixture.
  16. Install the upper transaxle bolts (3, 4 and 5) and the stud (2). See Figure . Tighten bolts and stud to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  17. Install the transaxle wiring grounds and the nuts. Tighten nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  18. Connect the transaxle harness electrical connectors.
  19. Install the transaxle range selector cable to the transaxle range selector cable bracket. See Figure .
  20. Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable retainer to the cable. See Figure .
  21. Install the transaxle range selector cable to the transaxle shift lever.
  22. Install the air cleaner intake duct.
  23. Connect the negative battery cable.
  24. Fill the transaxle with appropriate fluid to proper level. See LUBRICATION in SERVICING - IMPALA & MONTE CARLO article.
  25. Inspect for transmission fluid leaks.