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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the transaxle to the engine block.
  2. Install the transaxle-to-engine lower mounting bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the transaxle-to-engine lower mounting bolts to 75 N.m (55 lb. ft).

    Fig 1: Installing Transaxle-To-Engine Lower Mounting Bolts
    G01558232Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the following components
    • The safety strap
    • The transaxle jack
  4. Install the front transaxle mount-through bolt.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the front transaxle mount-through bolt to 60 N.m (44 lb. ft).

    Fig 2: Removing Transaxle Jack Safety Strap
    G01558233Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the flywheel inspection cover.
  6. Install the washer solvent container.
  7. Remove the jackstand supporting the engine.
  8. Install the front fender liners.
  9. Install the drive axles. Refer to AXLE SHAFT .
  10. Install the front suspension crossmember. Refer to FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER REPLACEMENT .
  11. Install the engine strut-to-strut bracket.
    Fig 3: Installing Engine Strut-To-Strut Bracket Bolt
    G01558235Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the rack and pinion mounting bolts.

    Tighten 

    Fig 4: Identifying Rack & Pinion Mounting Bolts
    G01558236Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Tighten the rack and pinion mounting bolts to 120 N.m (89 lb. ft).

  13. Install the tire and wheel assemblies.
  14. Install the starter. Refer to STARTER MOTOR .
  15. Lower the vehicle.
  16. Install the upper transaxle mounting bolts.

    Tighten 

    Fig 5: Installing Upper Transaxle Mounting Bolts
    G01558237Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Tighten the upper transaxle mounting bolts to 96 N.m (71 lb. ft).

  17. Connect the clutch master cylinder line.
    Fig 6: Connecting Clutch Master Cylinder Line
    G01558238Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Connect the vehicle speed sensor.
    Fig 7: Identifying Vehicle Speed Sensor Connector
    G01558239Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Connect the backup light switch.
    Fig 8: Connecting Backup Light Switch
    G01558240Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Remove the engine support fixture.
  21. Install the negative battery cable to the engine block.
    Fig 9: Connecting Negative Battery Cable
    G01558241Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  22. Install the air inlet duct.
  23. Fill the transaxle with Dexron III Transaxle Fluid GM P/N 12346143 (Canadian P/N 10952622) or equivalent.
  24. Bleed the clutch hydraulic system. Refer to HYDRAULIC CLUTCH BLEEDING .
  25. Install the battery.
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