Automatic Transmission Brace Replacement

Automatic Transmission Brace Replacement (LY7)
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the right front tire and wheel.
3. Remove the right engine splash shield.
4. Remove the transfer case brace.





5. Remove the transmission lower brace bolts.
6. Remove the transmission lower brace.
7. If you are servicing the transmission upper brace, it will be necessary to remove the powertrain (engine, transmission and frame). Then separate the transmission from the engine.





8. Remove the transmission upper brace bolts.
9. Remove the transmission upper brace.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the transmission upper brace.

Notice:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the transmission upper brace bolts.
Tighten the transmission upper brace outboard bolts (2) to 23 Nm (17 lb ft).
Tighten the transmission upper brace inboard bolt (1) to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).
3. Install the transmission to the engine. Then install the powertrain (engine, transmission and frame) to the vehicle.





4. Install the transmission lower brace.
5. Install the transmission lower brace bolts.
Tighten the transmission lower brace bolts to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).
6. Install the transfer case brace.
7. Install the right engine splash shield.
8. Install the right front tire and wheel.
9. Lower the vehicle.