Installation Procedure
- Install the transmission side cover.
- Hand start the transmission side cover lower bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the side cover bolts and stud to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Raise the engine with the engine support fixture.
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- On vehicles equipped with the L61 engine, install the transmission mount. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement - Side .
- Install the frame. Refer to Frame Replacement (W/LX9) in Frame and Underbody.
- Install the power steering intermediate shaft and tie-rod ends. Refer to Power Steering Gear Replacement in Power Steering System.
- Install the wheel drive shaft to the transmission. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement in Wheel Drive Shafts.
- Install the left lower control arm to the subframe and steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement in Front Suspension.
- Install the left front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture in Engine Mechanical.
- Install the PNP switch. Refer to Park/Neutral Position (PNP) Switch Replacement .
- Install the PNP switch lever and nut.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).
- Install the shift cable bracket.
- Connect the shift cable to the PNP switch.
- Install the battery tray assembly. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement in Engine Electrical.
- Fill the transmission. Refer to Capacities - Approximate Fluid in Maintenance and Lubrication.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices.