SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE SEC. 7A TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY

SUBJECT: SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT REVISED PROCEDURE

MODELS/YEARS: 1989-91 CUTLASS CIERA W/3.3L AND 4T60

The following transaxle assembly replacement procedure updates and replaces the current procedure found in the 1989-91 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera and Cutlass Cruiser Service Manual - Section 7A. 4T60 TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY

Tools Required: J 28467-A Engine Support Fixture, J 34754 Drive Axle Seal Protector, J 35944 Oil Cooler and Line Flusher, and J 37292-A Axle Seal Protector.

Remove or Disconnect:

1. Negative battery cable. 2. Air cleaner and duct assembly. 3. T.C.C. switch electrical connector. 4. A/C low pressure switch electrical connector. 5. Neutral start switch electrical connector. 6. T.V. cable from throttle body and transaxle. 7. Shift control cable from transaxle mounting bracket and lever. 8. Vacuum modulator line from modulator. 9. Three upper transaxle bolts from engine and ground wires. 10. Steering shaft pinch bolt (Section 3B1). 11. Install J 28467-A. 12. Raise vehicle and suitably support (Section 0A). 13. Front tire and wheel assemblies (Section 3E). 14. Engine splash shields. 15. Pinch bolts from control arms (Section 3C). 16. Stabilizer shaft bolts and reinforcement plates from frame. 17. Stabilizer shaft nuts and bracket from control arm. Separate stabilizer shaft from control arm. 18. Using a 7/16 inch drill bit, drill through two spot welds located between front and rear holes of left front stabilizer shaft mounting. 19. Front and rear transaxle mounting nuts. 20. Power steering cooler line bolts. 21. Right frame to left frame retaining bolt. Position jack stand under frame for support (Section 10-3). 22. Loosen two right frame mounts and discard bolts. 23. Two left frame bolts from frame. 24. Left frame assembly. 25. Transaxle mount retaining bolts from transaxle case. Remove mount. 26. Two flywheel inspection covers. 27. Torque converter bolts.

Notice: Drive axle protector J 34754 should be modified and installed on any drive axle prior to service procedures on or near the drive axle. Failure to observe this may result in seal damage and possible joint failure. Refer to Drive Axle Section 4D, for information on J 34754 and for proper drive axle removal and handling procedures.

28. Drive axles from transaxle (Section 4D). 29. Transaxle support bracket bolts from transaxle. 30. Vehicle speed sensor electrical connector from transaxle. 31. Transaxle cooler lines. 32. Install transaxle jack. 33. Rear transaxle bolts from engine. 34. Remaining transaxle bolts. 35. Transaxle.

Inspect:

-------- Refer to Unit Repair Section for inspection and repair procedures.

Clean:

------ Transaxle oil cooler and lines should be flushed with J 35944 or equivalent whenever the transaxle has been removed for overhaul or replacement of the torque converter pump or case.(Section 7A).

Install or Connect:

1. Transaxle. 2. Remaining transaxle bolt and tighten to 75 Nm (55 lbs. ft.). 3. Remove transaxle jack. 4. Transaxle cooler lines. 5. Rear transaxle to engine bolt and tighten to 55 Nm (41 lbs. ft.). 6. V.S.S. electrical connector to transaxle. 7. Transaxle support bracket and bolts to transaxle and tighten to 43 Nm (32 lbs. ft.). 8. Drive axles to transaxle (Section 4D). 9. Converter to flywheel bolts and tighten all bolts to 62 Nm (46 lbs. ft.) Retorque the first bolt after all three have been tightened. 10. Two flywheel inspection covers and bolts and tighten to 10 Nm (89 lbs. in.). 11. Transaxle mount and transaxle mounting bolts to transaxle case and tighten bolts to 55 Nm (41 lbs. ft.). 12. Left frame assembly. 13. Left frame assembly bolts to body and tighten to 54 Nm (40 lbs. ft.). 14. Right frame bolts to body and tighten to 54 Nm (40 lbs. ft.). 15. Remove jack stand. 16. Right frame to left frame retaining bolts (Section 10-3). 17. Power steering cooler lines. 18. Transaxle mounting nuts and tighten to 50 Nm (37 lbs. ft.). 19. Left stabilizer shaft to control arm nuts. 20. Stabilizer shaft bolts and reinforcement plates to frame using support. 21. Pinch bolts to control arms (Section 3C). 22. Engine splash shields. 23. Front tire and wheel assemblies (Section 3E). 24. Lower vehicle and remove J 24867-A. 25. Steering shaft pinch bolt (Section 3B1). 26. Three upper transaxle bolts and ground wires to engine tighten to 75 Nm (55 lbs. ft.). 27. Vacuum modulator line to modulator. 28. Transaxle shift cable, mounting bracket and lever. 29. T.V. cable to throttle body and transaxle. 30. T.C.C. switch electrical connector. 31. A/C low pressure switch electrical connector. 32. Neutral start switch electrical connector. 33. Air cleaner and duct assembly. 34. Negative battery cable.

Adjust: Inspect: ----------------------------- -------------------------------- o T.V. cable (Section 7A). o Proper fluid levels and leaks. o Toe-in, if required (Section 3A). o Transaxle fluid.

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