Materials and tools:
* Gearbox
* Torque converter (if applicable)
* Hydraulic oil and automatic transmission filter
* Automatic transmission pan gasket
* Automatic transmission mounting bolts
* Jack and stands
* Transmission jack
* Funnel and measuring cup
* Wrench set
* Screwdriver
Installation procedure:
1. Preparation:
– Place the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake.
– Remove the negative terminal from the battery.
– Drain the old transmission oil from the automatic transmission.
– Remove the automatic transmission pan and replace the gasket.
2. Torque converter installation (if applicable):
– Apply a little gear oil to the engine shaft splines.
– Carefully install the torque converter onto the motor shaft.
– Tighten the torque converter mounting bolts to specification.
3. Gearbox installation:
– Raise the automatic transmission using a jack and install it under the transmission.
– Align the bolt holes on the gearbox with the holes on the transmission.
– Insert the automatic transmission mounting bolts and tighten them to specification.
4. Transmission connection:
– Connect the drive shafts to the gearbox.
– Reinstall the steel shield.
– Connect all electrical and hydraulic connections.
5. Oil filling:
– Fill the automatic transmission with fresh transmission oil through the dipstick hole.
– Reinstall the dipstick.
6. Checking the oil level:
– Start the engine and warm it up to operating temperature.
– Place the vehicle in park and check the oil level using the dipstick.
– Add oil if necessary until the level reaches the required value.
7. Resetting error codes:
– After installing the transmission, you may need to reset error codes in the automatic transmission control module.
8. Test:
– Check the operation of the gearbox by changing gears in different modes.
– Make sure that all gears shift smoothly and without any slippage.
Adviсe:
* Make sure all mounting bolts are tightly tightened.
* Fill the automatic transmission with the correct type and amount of gear oil.
* Reset automatic transmission control module error codes after installation.
* Check transmission operation after installation for leaks or unusual noises.