Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Installation Procedure
2005 Chevrolet Malibu LSSECTION Installation Procedure
- Install the ground cable.
- Install the nut to retain the ground cable to the bellhousing stud.
Tighten: Tighten the ground cable nut to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Install the front transmission mount. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement - Front in Automatic Transaxle - 4T40-E/4T45-E.
- Install the lower closeout panel. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle and Deflector Replacement - Side (L61) or Radiator Air Baffle and Deflector Replacement - Side (LX9) in Engine Cooling.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the negative cable to the retainers.
- Tape the positive cable and the ground strap to the negative cable.
- Install the bolt to retain the ground cable to the core support.
- Connect the negative ground cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices.
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.