6R60 - Automatic Transaxle/Transmission
Mechatronic AssemblyRemoval
NOTE: If a new or the existing mechatronic assembly is installed, the transmission control module (TCM) will need to be reflashed to the latest level calibration available.
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. CAUTION: Do not pull on the wire harness to disconnect the connector or damage to the connector will occur.
Disconnect the main transmission electrical harness by twisting the outer shell and pulling back on the connector.
3. Remove the transmission fluid fill plug transmission fluid level indicator assembly located on the passenger side front portion of the transmission case. Removal of the transmission fluid fill plug will relieve any vacuum that might have built up in the transmission. This will allow the transmission fluid pan to be easily removed when the bolts are removed.
4. Remove the transmission fluid pan and allow the transmission fluid to drain.
5. Remove the transmission fluid pan gasket.
6. Remove and discard the transmission fluid filter.
7. Pull the release tab and pull down on the bulkhead connector retainer.
8. CAUTION: Do not touch the electrical connector pins or the exposed solenoid tabs on the transmission control module (TCM). Electrostatic discharge may occur and may cause damage to the mechatronic unit.
With the release tab down, pull the outer shell of the bulkhead electrical connector out of the TCM.
9. CAUTION: Do not touch the electrical connector pins or the exposed solenoid tabs on the transmission control module (TCM). Electrostatic discharge may occur and may cause damage to the mechatronic unit.
Pull the bulkhead electrical connector out of the transmission.
10. NOTE: During removal of the mechatronic, the thermal bypass valve, pump adapter seal and one or more center support seals may become dislodged. Save these components for re-use during assembly.
Remove the 11 bolts from the mechatronic assembly and remove the mechatronic assembly.
Installation
NOTE: Before reinstalling the mechatronic assembly into the transmission case, verify presence and correct orientation of the thermal bypass valve, pump adapter seal and center support seals. Also note that one or more of the center support seals may have remained in the mechatronic assembly during removal and should be installed into the transmission case at this time.
1. Verify the 4 rubber feed tubes for the center support are in place.
1 Black feed tube.
2 Green feed tube.
3 Blue feed tube.
2. Verify the rubber adapter is in place.
3. Verify the thermal bypass valve is in the case.
4. Position the mechatronic assembly in place and loosely install the 11 bolts.
1 Align the manual valve and control lever linkage.
5. Tighten the mechatronic bolts in the sequence shown.
^ Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-inch).
6. CAUTION: Do not touch the electrical connector pins or the exposed solenoid tabs on the transmission control module (TCM). Electrostatic discharge may occur and may cause damage to the mechatronic unit.
With the release tab down and unlocked, push the outer shell of the bulkhead electrical connector into the transmission. Make sure that the bulkhead connector is fully seated into the TCM.
7. Press up on the tab and lock the outer shell of the bulkhead electrical connector in place. Make sure that the locking tab is securely locked.
8. Install a new transmission fluid filter.
9. NOTE: The transmission fluid pan gasket can be reused if not damaged.
Install a new transmission fluid pan gasket if required.
10. Install the transmission fluid pan and tighten the bolts in a crisscross pattern.
^ Tighten to 14 Nm (10 lb-ft).
11. Connect the main transmission electrical harness by pushing it in and twisting the outer shell to lock it in place.
12. Using the transmission fluid refill procedure, fill the transmission with clean transmission fluid.
13. If a new or the existing mechatronic assembly is installed, the TCM will need to be reflashed to the latest level calibration available.