Transmission Installation
TransmissionSpecial Service Tools
Installation
1. Attach the transmission breather line.
2. Attach the selector lever.
^ Tighten the nut to 12 Nm (9 lb.ft).
3. Using the special tool, install a new torque converter fluid seal.
^ Clean the seal register.
4. Install the torque converter.
^ Clean the seal contact area.
^ Remove the special tools.
5. Install the torque converter retainer.
6. Install the transmission support insulator.
^ Tighten the bolts to 45 Nm (33 lb.ft).
7. WARNING: Secure the transmission to the transmission jack.
Position the transmission to the transmission jack.
8. Remove the torque converter retainer.
9. CAUTION: Apply grease of the correct specification to the torque converter spigot.
With assistance, install the transmission.
^ Clean the component mating faces.
^ Tighten the bolts to 45 Nm (33 lb.ft).
10. Install the ground cable.
^ Tighten the bolt to 45 Nm (33 lb.ft).
11. Secure the transmission support insulator.
^ Tighten the bolts to 45 Nm (33 lb.ft).
12. Attach the wiring harness.
^ Tighten the Torx screws.
^ Connect the electrical connector.
13. NOTE: Do not fully tighten the locking nut at this stage.
Connect the selector cable to the transmission.
^ Tighten the bolts to 6 Nm (4 lb.ft).
^ Secure in the clip.
14. 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.
15. 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).
16. Install the 2 transmission heat shields.
^ Tighten the bolts to 6 Nm (4 lb.ft).
17. Install the RH catalytic converter.
^ Install and lightly tighten the nuts.
18. Install the LH catalytic converter.
^ Install and lightly tighten the nuts.
19. Connect and secure the HO2S electrical connectors.
^ Secure the 2 clips.
20. Install the driveshaft.
21. Tighten the catalytic converter to exhaust manifold clamps to 40 Nm (30 lb.ft).
22. Connect the battery ground cable and install the cover.
23. Check and top-up the transmission fluid level.
24. Fill the A/C system.