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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 244 (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - 4T40-E/4T45-E - INTRODUCTION, SERVICE & REPLACEMENT)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSCASE SIDE COVER REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T

Installation Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Installation Procedure
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  1. Install the transmission side cover.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Hand start the transmission side cover bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the side cover bolts and stud to 28 N.m (22 lb ft).

    Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Side Cover Bolts
    GM510427Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Lower the vehicle.
  4. Raise the engine with the engine support fixture.
  5. Raise the vehicle.
  6. Install the transmission mount. Refer to Automatic Transmission Mount Replacement  in Transmission/Transaxle.
  7. Install the front suspension cross member bolts. Refer to Crossmember Replacement in Frame and Underbody.
  8. Install the power steering gear intermediate shaft pinch bolt.
  9. Install the wheel drive shaft to the transmission. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement in Wheel Drive Shafts.
  10. Connect the left ball joint to the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Ball Joint Replacement in Front Suspension.
  11. Install the left inner fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement in Body Front End.
  12. Install the left front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  13. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  14. Remove the engine support fixture.
  15. Install the PNP switch. Refer to Park/Neutral Position (PNP) Switch Replacement .
  16. Install the shift cable lever.
    Fig 2: View Of Shift Cable Lever
    GM104504Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Connect the shift cable from the PNP switch.
    Fig 3: Identifying Automatic Transmission Cable & Selector Lever
    GM893831Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Install the air inlet duct.
  19. Fill the transmission. Refer to Capacities - Approximate Fluid in Maintenance and Lubrication.
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