Removal and Replacement
TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONTools Required:
^ J 28467-A Engine Support Fixture
^ J 35944 Oil Cooler Flushing Tool
^ J 28467-330 Engine Support Adapter
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Negative battery cable.
2. Drain cooling system.
3. Heater core hoses.
4. Air intake duct.
5. TV cable at throttle lever and transaxle.
6. Fluid level indicator and fill tube.
7. Install engine support fixture and adapter.
8. Nut securing wiring harness to transaxle.
9. Wiring connectors at:
^ Speed sensor.
^ TCC connector.
^ Neutral start and back-up lamp switch.
IMPORTANT
^ When servicing requires that the "T" latch type wiring connector be disconnected from the switch, care must be taken to ensure proper reassembly of both the connector and the "T" latch. Failure to do so may result in intermittent loss of switch functions.
10. Shift linkage from transaxle.
11. Top two transaxle to engine bolts.
12. Rubber hose from transaxle to vent pipe.
13. Remaining upper engine to transaxle bolts.
14. Raise vehicle and suitably support.
15. Both tire and wheel assemblies.
16. Drain transaxle fluid.
17. Both ball joints from control arms.
18. Both drive axles.
19. Engine to transaxle brace.
20. Transaxle mounting strut.
21. Left stabilizer shaft link pin bolt.
22. Left stabilizer shaft frame bushing clamp nuts.
23. Left suspension support assembly.
24. Transaxle converter cover.
25. Torque converter to flywheel bolts.
^ Using a scribe, mark the flywheel to torque converter relationship to assure proper reassembly.
26. Transaxle cooler pipes. Plug to prevent leakage.
27. Transaxle mount to body bolts.
28. Position transaxle jack.
29. Remaining engine to trans axle bolts.
30. Transaxle.
INSPECT
^ For inspection and overhaul procedures, refer to Transaxle Disassembly/Assembly or Overhaul.
CLEAN
^ Transaxle cooler and lines should be flushed with J 35944 or equivalent whenever the transaxle has been removed for overhaul or replacement or the torque converter, pump or case.
INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Place a thin film of chassis grease GM P/N 1051344 or equivalent on the torque converter pilot hub.
^ Make sure to properly seat the torque converter in the oil pump.
2. Position transaxle in vehicle.
3. Lower engine to transaxle bolts. Remove transaxle jack.
4. Transaxle mount to body bolts.
5. Transaxle cooler pipes.
6. Torque converter to flywheel bolts.
Tighten
^ All bolts to 62 Nm (46 lbs. ft.). Hand start and tighten net slot bolt first. Hand start and tighten the two remaining bolts.
7. Transaxle converter cover.
8. Left suspension support assembly.
9. Left stabilizer shaft frame bushing nuts.
10. Stabilizer shaft link pin bolt.
11. Transaxle mounting strut.
12. Engine to transaxle brace.
13. Drive axle seal protector J 37292-A and drive axles.
14. Both ball joints to control arms.
15. Both tire and wheel assemblies.
16. Lower vehicle.
17. Upper engine to transaxle bolts.
18. Shift linkage to transaxle.
19. Wiring connectors at:
^ Speed sensor.
^ TCC connector.
^ Park/Neutral position switch.
20. Wiring harness and nut securing it to transaxle.
21. Remove Engine Support Fixture J 28467-A.
22. Fluid level indicator and fill tube.
23. TV cable at transaxle and throttle lever.
24. Rubber hose to transaxle vent pipe.
25. Air intake duct.
26. Heater core hoses.
27. Fill cooling system.
28. Negative battery cable.
29. Transaxle fluid.
ADJUST
^ TV cable.
^ Shift linkage.
INSPECT
^ Fluid level.
^ Oil leaks.