4T80-E Transaxle: Installation
- Perform oil cooler flushing procedure using Transmission Oil Cooler Flusher (J-35944-A). Install oil cooler return line onto transaxle. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Tighten nuts and bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Adjust shift cable, and fill transaxle with appropriate fluid. See appropriate SERVICING article. Check coolant level. Bleed power steering system. See appropriate POWER RACK & PINION article in STEERING. Check wheel alignment.
- Reset transmission adapt, following scan tool manufacturer's instructions. Reset transmission oil life indicator by turning ignition on, and pressing and holding OFF and REAR DEFOG buttons until TRANS FLUID LIFE RESET appears on driver information center.
To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all fasteners to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Adjust shift cable, and fill transaxle with appropriate fluid. See appropriate SERVICING article. Check front end alignment. Road test vehicle.
- Install rear transaxle mount bracket onto stud before transaxle is fully positioned into vehicle. Loosely attach rear transaxle mount onto left frame rail. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Tighten nuts and bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Adjust shift cable, and fill transaxle with appropriate fluid. See appropriate SERVICING article. Check coolant level.
- Bleed power steering system. See appropriate POWER RACK & PINION article in STEERING. Check wheel alignment. Reset transmission adapt, following scan tool manufacturer's instructions.