Removal Procedure
- Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Remove the left front tire and wheel. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
- Remove the left front fascia extension. Refer to
Front Bumper Fascia Extension Replacement
in Bumpers.
- Remove the left transaxle mount. Refer to
Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side
.
- Remove the 4 bolts securing
the left transaxle mount bracket (1) to the side cover.
- Remove the left transaxle mount bracket (1) from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Apply thread lock compound GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488)
or equivalent, to the 4 bolts that secure the left transaxle mount
bracket to the case side cover.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or
corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified.
These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage
the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when
installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
- Install the left transaxle
mount bracket (1) to the case side cover.
Tighten
Tighten the 4 left transaxle mount bracket bolts to 110 N·m
(81 lb ft).
- Install the left transaxle mount. Refer to
Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side
.
- Install left front fascia extension. Refer to
Front Bumper Fascia Extension Replacement
in Bumpers.
- Install the left front tire and wheel. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
- Lower the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.