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2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWD

Engine Reassembly To Frame

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Engine Reassembly To Frame
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: Make sure input shaft splines line up with clutch disc splines before tightening clutch housing bolts. Do not use bolts to pull transaxle up to engine.

The transaxle remains mounted firmly in the cradle during reassembly.

  1. Align input shaft to the center of clutch. Guide transaxle into position, rotate back and forth to align input shaft splines to clutch disc. (M/T Only)
    Fig 1: Aligning Engine Assembly To Frame
    G01039697Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. With transaxle on table, and engine lift attached to engine, position engine to transaxle.

    IMPORTANT:  Ensure that proper fastening locations are used. Refer to illustration for location that is not used.

  3. Install transaxle to engine bolt from transaxle side.

    Torque: 

    Transaxle-to-Engine Bolts: 75 N.m (55 ft-lbs) 

  4. Install power takeoff unit (PTU) brackets to engine bolts (if equipped).

    Torque: 

    PTU Bracket-to-Engine Bolts: 60 N.m (44 ft-lbs) 

    Fig 2: Positioning Engine To Transaxle
    G01039698Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Connect transaxle electrical connectors.
  6. Align torque converter holes to flexplate.
  7. Install flexplate to torque converter bolts.

    Torque: 

    Flexplate-to-Torque Converter Bolts: 60 N.m (44 ft-lbs) 

  8. Install starter and bolts.

Torque: 

Starter-to-Engine Bolts: 40 N.m (30 ft-lbs) 

Fig 3: Connecting Transaxle Electrical Connectors
G01039699Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

NOTES 

RENDER: 1.0x

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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.