Tools Required

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to

   Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

   in General Information.
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
3. Remove the shift linkage from the transmission.



4. Disconnect the wiring connections from the transmission.



5. Install the J 28467-360 to the transmission.



6. Remove the upper transmission to engine bolts.
7. Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle. Refer to General Vehicle Lifting and Jacking in General Information.
8. Remove both of the tire and the wheel assemblies. Refer to Wheel Removal in Tires and Wheels.
9. Remove the left splash shield.
10. Remove the right splash shield.
11. Remove both of the front ABS wheel speed sensors and the harness from the left side suspension support. Refer to Front Wheel Speed Sensor in Antilock Brake System and Enhanced Traction System.
12. Remove both of the outer tie rods from the steering knuckle assembly. Refer to Steering Knuckle in Front Suspension.
13. Remove both of the ball joints from the steering knuckle assembly. Refer to Ball Joint in Front Suspension.



14. Remove the front suspension support brace bolts.



15. Remove the front suspension support brace.
16. Remove the engine mount strut from the strut mount bracket.

•	For the 2.2L engine, refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement in Engine Mechanical.

•	For the 2.4L engine, refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement in Engine Mechanical.




17. Remove the suspension support assembly bolts.



18. Remove the suspension support assembly.
19. Remove the lower suspension support assembly enough to disconnect the steering coupling, and both of the power steering fluid lines.
20. Remove both of the drive axles from the transmission and the support. Refer to Drive Axle in Drive Axle On-Vehicle Service.
21. Remove the engine to transmission brace. Refer to Automatic Transmission Brace Replacement .
22. Remove the shift cable bracket. Refer to Automatic Transmission Range Selector Cable Replacement .
23. Remove the starter. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement in Engine Electrical.
24. Remove the transmission converter cover. Refer to Flywheel to Torque Converter Bolt Replacement .
25. Mark the relationship of the flywheel to the torque converter for reassembly.
26. Remove the torque converter to flywheel bolts. Refer to Flywheel to Torque Converter Bolt Replacement .
27. Remove the transmission cooler pipes. Refer to Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Pipes Replacement .
28. Remove the brake hose bracket to body.
29. Remove the transmission mount pipe expansion bolt. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement .
30. Remove the transmission mount to body bolts. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement .
31. Lower the vehicle.
32. Lower the transmission with the engine support fixture enough to remove the transmission.
33. Raise the vehicle.
34. Support the transmission.



35. Remove the transmission to engine bolts.



36. Remove the transmission.
37. Flush the transmission cooler and the lines with the J 35944-A , or equivalent, whenever the transmission has been removed for overhaul or replacement. Refer to Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Flushing .

Tools Required

J 28467-360 Engine Support Fixture

1. Place a thin film of chassis grease GM P/N 1051344, or the equivalent, on the torque converter pilot hub.
2. Ensure that the torque converter is properly seated in the oil pump.



3. Position the transmission in the vehicle.



4. Install the lower transmission to engine bolts.
5. Lower the vehicle.



6. Use the J 28467-360 in order to raise the transmission.
7. Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle. Refer to General Vehicle Lifting and Jacking in General Information.
8. Install the transmission mount to body bolts. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement .
9. Install the brake hose bracket to body.
10. Install the transmission cooler pipes. Refer to Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Pipes Replacement .
11. Install the torque converter to flywheel bolts. Refer to Flywheel to Torque Converter Bolt Replacement .
12. Install the transmission converter cover. Refer to Flywheel to Torque Converter Bolt Replacement .
13. Install the starter. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement in Engine Electrical.
14. Install the shift cable bracket.

Tighten

•	Tighten the bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

•	Tighten the nut to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

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.

15. Install the engine to transmission brace. Refer to Automatic Transmission Brace Replacement .
16. Install both of the drive axles. Refer to Drive Axle in Drive Axle On-Vehicle Service.
17. Raise the suspension support assembly enough to connect the steering coupling and both of the power steering fluid lines.



18. Install the front suspension support assembly.



19. Install the suspension support assembly bolts.
20. Install the engine mount strut to the suspension support.

•	For the 2.2L engine, refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement in Engine Mechanical.

•	For the 2.4L engine, refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement in Engine Mechanical.




21. Install the front suspension support brace.



22. Install the front suspension support brace bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 66 N·m (49 lb ft).

23. Install both of the ball joints to the steering knuckle assembly. Refer to Ball Joint in Front Suspension.
24. Install both of the outer tie rods to the steering knuckle assembly. Refer to Steering Knuckle in Front Suspension.
25. Install both of the front ABS wheel speed sensors and the harness to the left side suspension support. Refer to Front Wheel Speed Sensor in Antilock Brake System and Enhanced Traction System.
26. Install the right splash shield.
27. Install the left splash shield.
28. Install both of the tire and the wheel assemblies. Refer to Wheel Installation in Tires and Wheels.
29. Lower the vehicle.



30. Install the upper transmission to engine bolts.

Tighten
Tighten all of the bolts to 90 N·m (66 lb ft).




31. Remove the J 28467-360 from the transmission.




Connect the wiring connections to the transmission.

33. Install the shift linkage to the transmission.
34. Install the air cleaner assembly.
35. Connect the negative battery cable.
36. Check the transmission oil level.
37. Apply the brakes. Start the engine. Shift the transmission from R (Reverse) to D (Drive).
38. Install the transmission mount pipe expansion bolt. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement .
39. Adjust the shift linkage.