8HP90 Automatic Transmission (Service Information): Installation
CAUTION:
When supporting or lifting the transmission at the oil pan the weight of the transmission must be distributed evenly on the lifting fixture. Failure to do so could damage the oil pan and transmission.
NOTE:
Make sure that the transmission dowel pins are seated in engine block and protrude far enough to hold transmission in alignment.
- Install the torque converter. Refer to TORQUE CONVERTER, INSTALLATION .
- If removed, install the rear transmission mount isolator. Refer to INSTALLATION
.NOTE:
Hold torque converter in place during transmission installation.
- Position the transmission in the vehicle.
- Install the bottom two transmission to engine bolts (1).
- Install the LH transmission to engine stud bolt (1).
- Install the RH transmission to engine stud bolt (1).NOTE:
RH shown in illustration, LH similar.
- Install the RH and LH transmission to engine stud bolts (1).
- Install the Left Hand (LH) transmission to engine bolts (1).
- Install the Right Hand (RH) transmission to engine bolts (1).
- Tighten all the transmission to engine bolts to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the RH wiring harness bracket nut (1) and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the LH wiring harness bracket nut (1) and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the LH wiring harness bracket (2), the wiring harness bracket nut (1) and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the RH wiring harness bracket (2), the wiring harness bracket nut (1) and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the wiring harness bracket (2), the wiring harness bracket bolts (1) and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Rotate crankshaft in clockwise direction to line up the alignment hole (1) in the flexplate, then start the first bolt.
- Rotate the crankshaft clockwise until the torque converter bolts (1) are accessible. There are three sets of two bolts 120° apart. Install the remaining torque converter bolts and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Position the crossmember in place and install the crossmember bolts (1 and 3) and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the rear support isolator bolts (2) and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Remove the transmission jack (1).
- Connect transmission fluid cooler lines (1) to the transmission fittings (2) and install the clips (3).
- Connect the wiring harness (1) push pins to the transmission.
- Connect the transmission wire harness connector (1) to the transmission.
- Turn the locking mechanism lock (1) of the transmission wire harness connector (2) clockwise to secure.
- Position the MPR cable bracket/cable, install the bolts (2) and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the MPR cable (1) on the MPR lever.
- Install the starter. Refer to 6.2L .
- Install the driveshaft. Refer to front FRONT DRIVE SHAFT , rear REAR DRIVE SHAFT .
- Install the exhaust. Refer to 6.2L/6.4L .
- Connect the right and left bank up stream oxygen sensors.
- Connect the negative battery cable.
- Perform the STANDARD PROCEDURE - TRANSMISSION FILL AFTER SERVICE. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - TRANSMISSION FILL AFTER SERVICE .