Transmission Brace Replacement for Cadillac DTS 2009

1. Remove the right front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.



2. Remove the heat shield fasteners.
3. Remove the heat shield.



4. Remove the fasteners from the brace.
5. Remove the brace.

1. Install the engine to transaxle brace.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.




2. Install the fasteners into the engine and transmission.

Tighten
Tighten the brace bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).




3. Install the heat shield.
4. Install the heat shield fasteners.

Tighten
Tighten the heat shield nuts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

5. Install the right front tire. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.