Part 3
TransmissionAssembly (Steps 90-138)
90. Tighten the front band locknut.
1 Hold the front band adjustment screw stationary.
2 Tighten the front band locknut.
^ Tighten to 54 Nm (40 lb-ft).
91. NOTE: Do not allow the intermediate band adjusting screw to back out. The band strut could fall out of position.
NOTE: Install, but do not tighten, a new locknut on the band adjustment screw. Apply petroleum jelly to the locknut seal.
Install a new nut on the band adjustment screw.
92. NOTE: The intermediate servo must be installed prior to band adjustment.
NOTE: The wrench will click at the specified torque.
Using the special tool, tighten the front band adjustment screw.
^ Tighten to 14 Nm (10 lb-ft).
^ Then, back off the front band adjustment screw exactly 2 turns and hold that position.
93. Tighten the intermediate band locknut.
1 Hold the intermediate band adjustment screw stationary.
2 Tighten the intermediate band locknut.
^ Tighten to 54 Nm (40 lb-ft).
94. NOTE: Install new O-ring seals on the 16-pin electrical connector. Coat the O-ring seals with petroleum jelly.
NOTE: Make sure that the tab is in the lock position.
Position the transmission case 16-pin electrical connector into the case bore.
^ Press the transmission case 16-pin electrical connector through the case until a click is heard.
95. CAUTION: Do not overstretch the retaining spring. Overstretching may damage the spring.
Install the 16-pin electrical connector retaining spring.
96. NOTE: Align the slot on the TSS sensor electrical connector with the slot in the 16-pin electrical connector.
Install the TSS sensor electrical connector into the transmission case 16-pin electrical connector.
1 Connect the TSS sensor electrical connector.
2 Insert the TSS sensor electrical connector wires into the retaining slot in the 16-pin electrical connector.
97. Tighten the center support screw.
^ Tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).
98. Install the special tools into the transmission case.
99. NOTE: Make sure main control valve body gasket is aligned.
NOTE: Make sure that the manual valve is correctly aligned with the manual valve inner pin when the main control valve body is installed.
Position the main control valve body into the transmission case.
100. NOTE: The screws will be tightened in later steps.
Loosely install the 4 M6 x 45 mm screws.
101. NOTE: The main control valve body screws will be tightened in later steps.
Loosely install the 2 M6 x 35 mm screws.
102. NOTE: The main control valve body screw will be tightened in later steps.
Loosely install the M6 x 30 mm screw.
103. Remove the special tools.
104. NOTE: The main control valve body screws will be tightened in later steps.
Loosely install the 16 M6 x 40 mm screws.
105. Tighten the screws in the sequence shown.
^ Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-inch).
106. Rotate the manual lever into the NEUTRAL position, then install the manual control valve detent lever spring.
1 Position the manual control valve detent lever spring on the main control valve body.
2 Install the screw.
^ Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-inch).
107. Install the low/reverse band servo cover and reverse servo separator plate cover gasket.
1 Position the low/reverse band servo cover and low/reverse servo separator plate cover gasket on the transmission case.
2 Loosely install the screws.
108. Tighten the screws in the sequence shown.
^ Tighten to 13 Nm (10 lb-ft).
109. Connect the solenoid electrical connectors.
1 Connect shift solenoids SSA, SSB, SSC and SSD electrical connectors.
2 Connect the torque converter clutch (TCC) solenoid electrical connector.
3 Connect the electronic pressure control (EPC) solenoid electrical connector.
110. CAUTION: Excessive pressure may break the locating pins.
Install the wiring loom protector and guide.
^ Align the pins in the holes of the solenoid clamps and gently push down.
111. CAUTION: Lubricate fluid filter O-ring seals with clean automatic transmission fluid or they may be damaged.
NOTE: Make sure that both fluid pan filter O-ring seals are correctly installed on the fluid pan filter prior to installation.
Lubricate and install new O-ring seals onto the transmission fluid filter.
112. Install the transmission fluid filter.
1 Position the transmission fluid filter on the main control valve body.
2 Install the transmission fluid filter screw. 1 Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-inch).
113. Position the fluid pan magnet in the transmission fluid pan.
114. NOTE: The transmission fluid pan gasket is reusable. Clean and inspect for damage, if not damaged, the gasket should be reused.
Install the transmission fluid pan.
1 Position the transmission fluid pan gasket on the transmission fluid pan.
2 Install and align the transmission fluid pan.
115. Loosely install the transmission fluid pan screws.
116. Tighten the transmission fluid pan screws in a crisscross pattern.
^ Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-inch).
117. Remove the transmission from the bench and place on a flat surface.
118. Remove the special tools from the transmission case.
119. NOTE: Use petroleum jelly to hold the gasket in place.
Install a new extension housing gasket.
120. NOTE: The guide cup is press-fit into the extension housing and is not serviced separately.
Install the parking pawl assembly.
1 Install the parking pawl shaft into the extension housing.
2 Install the parking pawl.
3 Install the parking pawl return spring.
121. NOTE: Make sure the parking lever actuating rod is correctly seated into the case parking rod guide cup.
Install the extension housing.
1 Position the extension housing and gasket.
2 Install the extension housing screws.
3 Install the extension housing studs.
^ Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
Rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles
122. CAUTION: The lube hole in the bushing must be aligned with the lube groove in the extension housing. Failure to align the bushing can result in bushing damage.
NOTE: Install the extension housing bushing only if removed in disassembly.
NOTE: Remove any burrs from the extension housing counterbore.
Align the lube hole with the lube groove in the extension housing. This groove is located at the 3 o'clock position when viewed from the rear.
123. NOTE: Tool will bottom when bushing is in the correct position.
Using the special tool, install the extension housing bushing.
124. Position a new extension housing seal with drain hole in the 6 o'clock position.
125. Using the special tool, install a new extension housing seal.
All vehicles
126. CAUTION: The digital transmission range (TR) sensor must fit flush against the boss on the case to prevent damage to the sensor.
Install the digital TR sensor.
^ Position the digital TR sensor on the transmission.
^ Loosely install the screws.
127. CAUTION: Tightening one screw before tightening the other can cause the sensor to bind or become damaged.
NOTE: The manual lever must be in the NEUTRAL position.
Using the special tool, align the digital TR sensor and tighten screws in an alternating sequence.
^ Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-inch).
128. Install the manual control lever in the following sequence.
1 Install the lever.
2 Install the nut.
^ Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
129. If equipped, install the transmission servo heat shield and nut.
^ Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-inch).
130. NOTE: Inspect the O-ring seal for damage. Install a new component if damaged.
Install the output shaft speed (OSS) sensor.
1 Install the sensor.
2 Install the screw.
^ Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-inch).
131. NOTE: Inspect the O-ring seal for damage. Install a new component if damaged.
Install the intermediate shaft speed sensor.
1 Install the intermediate shaft speed sensor.
2 Install the intermediate shaft speed sensor screw.
^ Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-inch).
132. NOTE: The splines of the input shaft are not the same length on both ends. The shaft end with the shorter splines goes into the fluid pump.
Install the input shaft.
133. Using the special tool, check that the fluid pump gear seal ring is seated.
134. CAUTION: Do not damage the fluid pump gear O-ring seal when installing the torque converter.
CAUTION: Make sure the converter hub is fully engaged in the front pump support and gear and it rotates freely. Do not damage the hub seal.
CAUTION: If the torque converter slides out, the hub seal can be damaged.
Lubricate the converter hub with clean automatic transmission fluid.
135. WARNING: Secure the torque converter in the transmission during removal or installation. The torque converter is heavy and may result in injury if it falls out of the transmission. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
Use the special tools to install the torque converter by pushing and rotating.
136. Make sure the torque converter is installed to specification.
137. Lubricate the torque converter pilot hub with multi-purpose grease.
138. Install the special tool on the case.
