GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2003 🢒 Montana 🢒 Transmission/Transaxle 🢒 Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E 🢒 Transmission Brace Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the right front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the right engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement in Body Front End.

    4. Object Number: 160961 Size: MH
  4. Remove the transaxle brace bolts.
  5. Remove the transaxle brace.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 160961 Size: MH
  1. Position the transaxle brace to transaxle and engine.
  2. Hand start the bolts to the engine.
  3. Hand start the bolts to the transaxle.

    4. 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.

  4. Install the brace bolts to the engine.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 43 N·m (32 lb ft).

  5. Install the brace bolts to the transaxle.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 43 N·m (32 lb ft).

  6. Install the right engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement in Body Front End.
  7. Install the right front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  8. Lower the vehicle.