Transmission Replacement 3.5L LZ4
Removal Procedure
- Remove the battery tray support bracket. Refer to
Battery Tray Support Bracket Replacement
.
- Disconnect the control valve body transmission control module (TCM) electrical connector (1).
- Remove the transmission fluid cooler pipe retainer nut (1).
- Remove the transmission fluid cooler inlet hose and seal (2) from the transmission.
- Plug and/or cap the hose and transmission to prevent contamination.
- Remove the transmission fluid cooler pipe retainer nut (1).
- Remove the transmission fluid cooler outlet hose and seal (2) from the transmission.
- Plug and/or cap the hose and transmission to prevent contamination.
- Remove the upper transmission to engine bolts (2).
- Remove the range selector cable, cable bracket, and left transmission mount. Refer to
Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side
.
- Remove the frame. Refer to
Frame Replacement
.
- Disconnect the wheel drives. Refer to
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement
.
- Remove the intermediate drive shaft. Refer to
Intermediate Shaft Replacement
.
- Remove the rear transmission mount bracket. Refer to
Transmission Mount Bracket Replacement - Rear
.
- Remove the front transmission mount. Refer to
Transmission Front Mount Replacement
.
- Remove the transmission brace. Refer to
Transmission Brace Replacement
.
- Remove the torque converter cover bolts (1, 2).
- Remove the torque converter cover (3).
- Remove the starter. Refer to
Starter Motor Replacement
.
- Mark the relationship of the flywheel to the torque converter for reassembly.
- Remove the torque converter to flywheel bolts (1).
- Use a transmission jack in order to support the transmission.
- Remove the remaining transmission bolts (1, 3).
Important: Ensure the torque converter is removed with the transmission.
- Separate the transmission from the engine.
- Lower the transmission with the transmission jack far enough to remove the transmission.
Installation Procedure
- Raise the transmission with the transmission jack and position the transmission to the engine.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the lower transmission bolts (1, 3).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 75 N·m (55 lb ft).
- Remove the transmission jack.
- Install the torque converter to flywheel bolts (1).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 62 N·m (46 lb ft).
- Install the starter. Refer to
Starter Motor Replacement
.
- Install the torque converter cover (3).
- Install the torque converter cover bolts (1, 2).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 12 N·m (106 lb in).
- Install the transmission brace. Refer to
Transmission Brace Replacement
.
- Install the front transmission mount. Refer to
Transmission Front Mount Replacement
.
- Install the rear transmission mount bracket and mount. Refer to
Transmission Mount Bracket Replacement - Rear
.
- Install the intermediate drive shaft. Refer to
Intermediate Shaft Replacement
.
- Install the wheel drive shafts. Refer to
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement
.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the left transmission mount, range selector cable bracket, and cable. Refer to
Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side
.
- Install the upper transmission to engine bolt (2).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 75 N·m (55 lb ft).
- Install the frame. Refer to
Frame Replacement
.
- Install the transmission fluid cooler outlet hose and seal (2) to the transmission.
- Install the transmission fluid cooler pipe retainer nut (1).
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).
- Install the transmission fluid cooler inlet hose and seal (2) to the transmission.
- Install the transmission fluid cooler pipe retainer nut (1).
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).
- Connect the control valve body TCM electrical connector (1).
- Install the battery tray support bracket. Refer to
Battery Tray Support Bracket Replacement
.
- Adjust the automatic transmission range selector lever cable. Refer to
Range Selector Lever Cable Adjustment
.
- Verify the proper fluid level of the transmission. Refer to
Transmission Fluid Check
.
- For transmission control module programming and setup, refer to
Control Module References
.
Important: After an internal transmission repair or internal part replacement the service fast learn adapt procedure should be performed.
- Perform the service fast learn adapt procedure. Refer to
Service Fast Learn Adapts
.
- Road test the vehicle.
Transmission Replacement 3.6 LY7
Removal Procedure
- Remove the battery tray support bracket. Refer to
Battery Tray Support Bracket Replacement
.
- Disconnect the control valve body transmission control module (TCM) electrical connector (1).
- Remove the transmission fluid cooler pipe retainer nut (1).
- Remove the transmission fluid cooler inlet hose and seal (2) from the transmission.
- Plug and/or cap the hose and transmission to prevent contamination.
- Remove the transmission fluid cooler pipe retainer nut (1).
- Remove the transmission fluid cooler outlet hose and seal (2) from the transmission.
- Plug and/or cap the hose and transmission to prevent contamination.
- Remove the upper transmission to engine bolts (1, 2).
- Remove the range selector cable, cable bracket, and left transmission mount. Refer to
Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side
.
- Remove the frame. Refer to
Frame Replacement
.
- Disconnect the wheel drive shafts. Refer to
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement
.
- Remove the transfer case, all wheel drive (AWD) only. Refer to
Transfer Case Assembly Replacement
.
- Remove the intermediate drive shaft, front wheel drive (FWD) only. Refer to
Intermediate Shaft Replacement
.
- Remove the rear transmission mount bracket, FWD only. Refer to
Transmission Mount Bracket Replacement - Rear
.
- Remove the front transmission mount. Refer to
Transmission Front Mount Replacement
.
- Remove the starter. Refer to
Starter Motor Replacement
.
- Mark the relationship of the flywheel to the torque converter for reassembly.
- Remove the torque converter to flywheel bolts (1).
- Use a transmission jack in order to support the transmission.
- Remove the flywheel inspection cover bolts (2, 3).
- Remove the flywheel inspection cover (1).
- Remove the remaining transmission bolts (4).
- Separate the transmission from the engine.
- Lower the transmission with the transmission jack far enough to remove the transmission.
Installation Procedure
- Raise the transmission with the transmission jack and position the transmission to the engine.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the transmission bolts (4).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 75 N·m (55 lb ft).
- Install the flywheel inspection cover (1).
- Install the flywheel inspection cover bolts (2, 3).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 75 N·m (55 lb ft).
- Remove the transmission jack.
- Install the torque converter to flywheel bolts (1).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 62 N·m (46 lb ft).
- Install the starter. Refer to
Starter Motor Replacement
.
- Install the front transmission mount. Refer to
Transmission Front Mount Replacement
.
- Install the rear transmission mount bracket and mount, FWD only. Refer to
Transmission Mount Bracket Replacement - Rear
.
- Install the intermediate drive shaft, FWD only. Refer to
Intermediate Shaft Replacement
.
- Install the transfer case, AWD only. Refer to
Transfer Case Assembly Replacement
.
- Install the wheel drive shafts. Refer to
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement
.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the left transmission mount, range selector cable bracket, and cable. Refer to
Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side
.
- Install the upper transmission to engine bolt (1, 2).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 75 N·m (55 lb ft).
- Install the frame. Refer to
Frame Replacement
.
- Install the transmission fluid cooler outlet hose and seal (2) to the transmission.
- Install the transmission fluid cooler pipe retainer nut (1).
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).
- Install the transmission fluid cooler inlet hose and seal (2) to the transmission.
- Install the transmission fluid cooler pipe retainer nut (1).
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).
- Connect the control valve body TCM electrical connector (1).
- Install the battery tray support bracket. Refer to
Battery Tray Support Bracket Replacement
.
- Adjust the automatic transmission range selector lever cable. Refer to
Range Selector Lever Cable Adjustment
.
- Verify the proper fluid level of the transmission. Refer to
Transmission Fluid Check
.
- For transmission control module programming and setup, refer to
Control Module References
.
Important: After an internal transmission repair or internal part replacement the service fast learn adapt procedure should be performed.
- Perform the service fast learn adapt procedure. Refer to
Service Fast Learn Adapts
.
- Road test the vehicle.