Transmission - Installation: Installation
- Attach the transmission breather line.
- Attach the selector lever.
- Tighten the nut to 12 Nm (9 lb.ft).
- Using the special tool, install a new torque converter fluid seal.
- Clean the seal register.
- Install the torque converter.
- Clean the seal contact area.
- Remove the special tools.
- Install the torque converter retainer.
- Install the transmission support insulator.
- Tighten the bolts to 45 Nm (33 lb.ft).
- Position the transmission to the transmission jack.
- Remove the torque converter retainer.
- With assistance, install the transmission.
- Clean the component mating faces.
- Tighten the bolts to 45 Nm (33 lb.ft).
- Install the ground cable.
- Tighten the bolt to 45 Nm (33 lb.ft).
- Secure the transmission support insulator.
- Tighten the bolts to 45 Nm (33 lb.ft).
- Attach the wiring harness.
- Tighten the Torx screws.
- Connect the electrical connector.
- Connect the selector cable to the transmission.
- Tighten the bolts to 6 Nm (4 lb.ft).
- Secure in the clip.
- Attach the flexplate to the torque converter.
- Rotate the crankshaft to access the retaining bolts.
- Tighten the bolts to 45 Nm (33 lb.ft).
- Install the access plugs.
- Attach the transmission fluid lines.
- Clean the components.
- Install the new O-ring seals.
- Secure with the clip.
- Tighten the bolt to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
- Install the 2 transmission heat shields.
- Tighten the bolts to 6 Nm (4 lb.ft).
- Install the RH catalytic converter.
- Install and lightly tighten the nuts.
- Install the LH catalytic converter.
- Install and lightly tighten the nuts.
- Connect and secure the HO2S electrical connectors.
- Secure the 2 clips.
- Install the driveshaft. Refer to Driveshaft article.
- Tighten the catalytic converter to exhaust manifold clamps to 40 Nm (30 lb.ft).
- Connect the battery ground cable and install the cover. Refer to Specifications article.
- Check and top-up the transmission fluid level. See Transmission Fluid Level Check .
- Fill the A/C system.
WARNING:
Secure the transmission to the transmission jack.
CAUTION:
Apply grease of the correct specification to the torque converter spigot.
NOTE:
Do not fully tighten the locking nut at this stage.