For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

#### Tools Required

J 28467-360 Engine Support Fixture

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.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Install the J 28467-360 .
3. Support the transaxle with a safety stand.

Raise the vehicle enough to take pressure off of the transaxle mounts.

4. Remove the left sound insulator. Refer to Sound Insulator Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
5. Remove the clutch master cylinder pushrod from the clutch pedal.
6. Remove the air cleaner and duct assembly from the throttle body.
7. Remove the wire harness from the upper transaxle mount bracket.
8. Remove the upper transaxle mount to transaxle bolts.
9. Remove the upper transaxle mount.
10. Remove the clutch master cylinder from the clutch actuator cylinder. Refer to Master Cylinder Replacement in Clutch.
11. Remove the ground cables from the transaxle mounting studs.
12. Disconnect the backup light switch connector.
13. Remove the transaxle vent tube.
14. Remove the rear transaxle mount bolts.
15. Remove the rear transaxle mount.
16. Lower the safety stand in order to ease transaxle removal and installation.
17. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
18. Support the vehicle with a safety stand.
19. Drain the transaxle.
20. Remove the front tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire Mounting and Dismounting in Tires and Wheels.
21. Remove the left front inner splash shield.
22. Remove the front ABS WSS connectors.
23. Unroute the left side harness.
24. Remove the flywheel housing cover bolts.
25. Remove the flywheel housing cover.
26. Remove the vehicle speed sensor. Refer to Vehicle Speed Sensor .
27. Remove the left and right ball joint nuts. Refer to Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement in Front Suspension and Axle.
28. Separate the nuts.
29. Remove the left stabilizer link pin. Refer to Stabilizer Link Replacement in Front Suspension and Axle.
30. Remove the left U-bolt from the stabilizer bar.
31. Remove the left suspension support attaching bolts. Refer to Suspension Support Replacement in Front Suspension and Axle.
32. Remove the drive axles. Refer to Drive Axle Replacement in Drive Axle.
33. Remove the front lower transaxle mount bolts.
34. Remove the front lower transaxle mount.
35. Attach the transaxle case to the support stand.
36. Remove the transaxle-to-engine mount bolts.
37. Remove the transaxle:

37.1. | Slide the transaxle away from the engine.

37.2. | Carefully lower the support stand.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the transaxle.

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.

2. Install the transaxle-to-engine mount bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 75 N·m (55 lb ft).

3. Install the front transaxle mount.
4. Install the front lower transaxle mount bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 75 N·m (55 lb ft).

5. Install the flywheel housing cover.
6. Install the flywheel housing cover bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

7. Install the drive axles on the transaxle. Refer to Drive Axle Replacement in Drive Axle.
8. Install the left suspension support bolts. Refer to Suspension Support Replacement in Front Suspension.
9. Install the left U-bolt to the stabilizer bar. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement in Front Suspension.
10. Install the left and right ball joint nuts. Refer to Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement in Front Suspension.
11. Install the left stabilizer link nuts.
12. Route the left side ABS WSS wiring harness.
13. Connect both front WSS harnesses to the sensor.
14. Install the inner splash shield.
15. Install the front tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Wheel Removal in Tires and Wheels.
16. Install the vehicle speed sensor. Refer to Vehicle Speed Sensor .
17. Lower the vehicle.
18. Install the ground cables at the transaxle mounting studs.
19. Install the transaxle vent tube to the transaxle.
20. Connect the backup light switch connector. Refer to Backup Lamp Switch Replacement .
21. Install the upper transaxle mount bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 75 N·m (55 lb ft).

22. Install the master cylinder to the clutch actuator cylinder. Refer to Master Cylinder Replacement in Clutch.
23. Install the rear transaxle mount. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement .
24. Connect the wire harness at the mount bracket.
25. Remove J 28467-360 Engine Support Fixture Adapter
26. Install the shift cables clamp and nut.

Tighten
Tighten the clamp nut to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

27. Install the air cleaner and duct assembly to the throttle body.
28. Install the clutch pushrod to the clutch pedal.
29. Install the left sound insulator. Refer to Sound Insulator Replacement in Instrument Panel and Gauges.
30. Connect the negative battery cable.
31. Fill the transaxle with synchromesh transaxle fluid GM P/N 12345349 or equivalent. Refer to Transmission Fluid Check .