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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the PNP switch.
  2. Install the shifter cable bracket.
  3. Install the lower transmission to engine stud.
  4. Install the transmission mount.
    5. Fig 1: View Of Lower Transmission To Engine Stud
    GM104581Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Position the transaxle in the vehicle.
    6. Fig 2: Identifying Lower Transmission To Engine Bolts And Stud
    GM104580Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the lower transmission to engine bolts and nuts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts and nuts to 90 N.m (66 lb ft).

  7. Connect the transaxle cooler pipes to the transaxle.

    Tighten:  Tighten the cooler pipes to 8 N.m (71 lb in).

  8. Use the J 43653  to prevent the crankshaft from rotating. See Special Tools .
    9. Fig 3: View Of Flywheel To Torque Converter Bolts
    GM475919Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the torque converter to flywheel bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the torque converter bolts to 62 N.m (46 lb ft).

  10. Install the wheel drive shafts to the transaxle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement in Front Wheel Drive Shafts.
    11. Fig 4: View Of VSS Wiring Harness
    GM414901Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Connect the wiring harness to the VSS.
    12. Fig 5: View Of Flywheel Inspection Cover Bolts
    GM510441Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the starter. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement (2.2L (L61)) in Engine Electrical.
  13. Install the flywheel inspection cover bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  14. Lower the vehicle.
  15. Use the engine support fixture to raise the engine and transmission assembly.
  16. Install the transaxle mount to body bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 90 N.m (66 lb ft).

  17. Raise the vehicle.
  18. Install the frame. Refer to Frame Replacement - Front Frame and Underbody.
  19. Connect the ball joints to the steering knuckles. Refer to Lower Ball Joint Replacement in Front Suspension.
  20. Route and clip the wheel speed sensor wiring into the proper position on both sides.
  21. Install the steering gear to the front suspension crossmember.
  22. Install the steering gear bolts to the front suspension crossmember.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 110 N.m (81 lb ft).

    23. Fig 6: Identifying Transmission-To-Engine Brace Bolts
    GM510437Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  23. Install the transmission to engine brace bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 72 N.m (53 lb ft).

  24. Install the both front fender liners. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement in Body Front End.
  25. Install the front wheel and tire assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  26. Lower the vehicle.
    27. Fig 7: Identifying Lower Transmission To Engine Bolts And Stud
    GM104580Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  27. Install the upper transmission to engine bolts and stud.

    Tighten:  Tighten all of the bolts to 90 N.m (66 lb ft).

  28. Install the engine wiring harness grounds to the transaxle to engine mount stud and nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 8 N.m (71 lb in).

  29. Remove the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture in Engine Mechanical-2.2 L (L 61).
    30. Fig 8: View Of Shift Cable & Shift Linkage
    GM494775Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  30. Install the shift linkage to the transmission.
    31. Fig 9: Locating Transaxle & PNP Switch Connectors
    GM414408Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  31. Connect the electrical connectors to the PNP switch and transaxle.
  32. Connect the air duct hose to the intake plenum.
  33. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
  34. Inspect the transmission fluid level.
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