Chevrolet Trax: Transmission mount bracket replacement - Rear (FWD)

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the exhaust front pipe. Refer to Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LUV) , Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement .
3. Using a suitable jack stand, support the rear of the powertrain.

Fig. 62: Transmission Rear Mount Bracket Through Bolt

4. Remove and DISCARD the transmission rear mount to bracket through fastener (1).
5. Remove and DISCARD the transmission rear mount fastener (2).

Fig. 63: Transmission Rear Mount Bracket And Bolts

6. Remove and DISCARD the transmission rear mount bracket fasteners (1).
7. Remove the transmission rear mount and mount bracket.

Installation Procedure

Fig. 64: Transmission Rear Mount Bracket And Bolts

1. Install the transmission rear mount and mount bracket.

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

2. Install the NEW transmission rear mount bracket fasteners (1) and tighten to 100 (74 lb ft) plus 30-45 degrees.

Fig. 65: Transmission Rear Mount Bracket Through Bolt

3. Install the NEW transmission rear mount fastener (2) and tighten to 100 (74 lb ft) plus 90 - 105 degrees.
4. Install the NEW transmission rear mount to bracket through fastener (1) and tighten to 80 (59 lb ft) plus 45-60 degrees.
5. Remove the jack stand.
6. Install the exhaust front pipe. Refer to Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LUV) , Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement .
7. Lower the vehicle.

TRANSMISSION MOUNT BRACKET REPLACEMENT - LEFT SIDE

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the battery tray from the vehicle. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .
2. Remove the power brake booster pump assembly from left transmission mount bracket, if equipped.

   Refer to Power Brake Booster Pump Replacement .

3. Remove the left transmission mount. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side.

Fig. 66: Transmission Mount Bracket & Bolts

4. Remove the 3 left transmission mount bracket to transmission bolts (1).
5. Remove the left transmission mount bracket (2) from the transmission.

Installation Procedure

Fig. 67: Transmission Mount Bracket & Bolts

1. Install the left transmission mount bracket (2) to the transmission.

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution

2. Install the left transmission mount bracket to transmission bolts (1) and tighten to 100 (74 lb ft).
3. Install the left transmission mount. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side.
4. Install the power brake booster pump assembly to left transmission mount bracket, if equipped. Refer to Power Brake Booster Pump Replacement .
5. Install the battery tray to the vehicle. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .

FRONT WHEEL DRIVE SHAFT SEAL REPLACEMENT - LEFT SIDE

Special Tools

• CH-466-A Gear, Bearing Remover/Installer
• DT-519 Installer Drift
• DT-523 Remover/Installer

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the left front wheel drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side .

Fig. 68: Front Differential Carrier Flange, Bolts And Washers

2. Remove and DISCARD the 4 front differential carrier flange bolts (3) and 4 washers (2).
3. Remove the front differential carrier flange (1) from the transmission

Fig. 69: Front Wheel Drive Shaft Oil Seal, Front Differential Carrier Flange And Remover/Installer

4. Remove and DISCARD the front wheel drive shaft oil seal (1) from front differential carrier flange (2).
5. Put front differential carrier flange on CH-466-A gear, bearing remover/installer (5) and press front wheel drive shaft oil seal out of front differential carrier flange using DT-523-1 remover/installer (3) in conjunction with DT-523-3 remover/installer (4).

Fig. 70: Front Differential Carrier Flange And Seal

6. Remove and DISCARD the front differential carrier flange seal (2) from front differential carrier flange (1).

Installation Procedure

Fig. 71: Front Differential Carrier Flange And Seal

NOTE: Coat the front differential carrier flange seal with NEW transmission fluid.

1. Install the NEW front differential carrier flange seal (2) to front differential carrier flange (1).

Fig. 72: Front Differential Carrier Flange, Front Wheel Drive Shaft Oil Seal And Installer Drift Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

NOTE: Coat the front wheel drive shaft oil seal with NEW transmission fluid.

2. Install the NEW front wheel drive shaft oil seal (1) to front differential carrier flange (2) using DT-519 installer drift (3).

Fig. 73: Front Differential Carrier Flange, Bolts And Washers

3. Install the front differential carrier flange (1) to transmission.

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

CAUTION: Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution .

4. Install the 4 washers (2) and 4 NEW front differential carrier flange bolts (3) and tighten to 20 (15 lb ft) plus 45 degrees.
5. Install the left front wheel drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side .

Front wheel drive shaft seal replacement - right side

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the transfer case. Refer to Transfer Case Replacement .

Fig. 74: Transfer Case-To-Transfer Case Bracket Seal

2. Remove and discard the transfer case-to-transfer case bracket seal (1).

Installation Procedure

Fig. 75: Transfer Case-To-Transfer Case Bracket Seal

1. Clean the contact surfaces between the transfer case and the transfer case bracket.

NOTE: Install the OD groove of the seal onto the raised area in the adapter seal bore. A properly installed seal will be installed 2.66 mm (0.10 in) below the machined surface when measured from the bushing alignment mark side of the adapter.

2. Install a new transfer case-to-transfer case bracket seal (1). Refer to Transfer Case Identification .
3. Install the transfer case. Refer to Transfer Case Replacement .

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