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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2009 🢒 Vibe - AWD 🢒 Transmission 🢒 Automatic Transmission - MVA 4 Speed 🢒 Transmission Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 2013166 Size: SH
  1. Remove the engine assembly with transaxle. Refer to Engine Replacement
  2. Remove the starter assembly. Refer to Starter Replacement
  3. Disconnect the wire harness.
    4. • Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.
    • Disconnect the transmission wire connector.
    • Disconnect the speed sensor connectors (2, 4).
    • Disconnect the wire harness clamps.

    Object Number: 2013168 Size: SH
  4. Remove the bolt and wire harness bracket.
  5. Remove the bolt (1) and transmission control cable support.

    6. Object Number: 2013170 Size: SH
  6. Remove the bolts (1, 2) and mounting bracket.

    7. Object Number: 2013172 Size: SH
  7. Remove the bolts (1, 2) and mounting bracket.

    8. Object Number: 2013176 Size: SH
  8. Remove the bolts (1, 2, 3) and mounting bracket.

    9. Object Number: 2013178 Size: SH
  9. Remove the flywheel housing under cover.

    10. Note: One of the six bolts has a different color than the other ones.

  10. Turn the crankshaft to gain access and remove the bolts (1) while holding the crankshaft pulley bolt with a wrench.

    11. Object Number: 2013179 Size: SH
  11. Remove the lower side mounting bolts (1, 2, 3, 4).
  12. Remove the upper side mounting bolts.
  13. Separate and remove the automatic transaxle.
  14. Remove the transfer stiffener plate - right side.
  15. Remove the transfer case assembly. Refer to Transfer Case Assembly Replacement.

    16. Object Number: 2013182 Size: SH
  16. Remove the bolts (1, 2) and No. 1 transmission control cable bracket.

    17. Object Number: 2013187 Size: SH
  17. Remove the transmission oil level indicator.
  18. Remove the bolt and remove the transmission oil level indicator tube (1).
  19. Remove the O-ring from the transmission oil level indicator tube.

    20. Object Number: 2013191 Size: SH
  20. Remove the bolt and the hole cover (1) from the transaxle case.
  21. Remove the O-ring from the hole cover.
  22. Remove the torque converter clutch from the automatic transaxle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 2013194 Size: SH
  1. Install the torque converter clutch to the automatic transaxle.
  2. Using a vernier caliper and straightedge, measure dimension A between the transaxle and the end surface of the drive plate.

    3. Object Number: 2013199 Size: SH
  3. Using a vernier caliper and straightedge, measure the dimension B shown in the illustration and check that B is greater than A.

    4. Specification
    Standard Dimension: - A+1.0 mm (0.039 in) or more

    Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 2013191 Size: SH
  4. Install the hole cover (1) to the transaxle case with the bolt and tighten to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

    5. Object Number: 2013190 Size: SH
  5. Connect the oil cooler hoses to the unions with the hose clamps (2, 3).
  6. Install the oil cooler tube to the automatic transaxle with the bolt (1) and tighten to 12 N·m (106 lb in).

    7. Object Number: 2013201 Size: SH
  7. Coat a new O-ring with ATF WS, and install it to the oil level indicator tube.
  8. Install the oil level indicator tube to the automatic transaxle with the bolt (1) and tighten to 6 N·m (53 lb in).
  9. Install the transmission oil level indicator.

    10. Object Number: 2013204 Size: SH
  10. Install the cable bracket with the bolts (1, 2) and tighten to 12 N·m (106 lb in).
  11. Install the transfer case assembly. Refer to Transfer Case Assembly Replacement.
  12. Install the transfer stiffener plate right side.

    13. Object Number: 2013212 Size: SH
  13. Install the automatic transaxle with the upper side mounting bolts (1-3) to the engine and tighten.
    14. • Bolt 1 - 46 N·m (34 lb ft)
    • Bolt 2 - 64 N·m (47 lb ft)
    • Bolt 3 - 46 N·m (34 lb ft)

    Object Number: 2013214 Size: SH
  14. Install the lower side mounting bolts (1) and tighten to 44 N·m (32 lb ft).
  15. Apply Three Bond 1324 or equivalent to the threads on the tip of the torque converter clutch mounting bolts.

    16. Object Number: 2013215 Size: SH

    Note: Install the different colored bolt first, and then the remaining bolts.

  16. Install the torque converter clutch mounting bolts (1) and tighten to 41 N·m (30 lb ft).
  17. Install the flywheel housing under cover.

    18. Object Number: 2013176 Size: SH
  18. Install the mounting bracket with the bolts (1-3) and tighten to 52 N·m (38 lb ft).

    19. Object Number: 2151679 Size: SH
  19. Install the mounting bracket with the bolts (1-3) and tighten to 64 N·m (47 lb ft).

    20. Object Number: 2013170 Size: SH
  20. Install the mounting bracket with the bolts (1, 2) and tighten to 52 N·m (38 lb ft).

    21. Object Number: 2013217 Size: SH
  21. Install the wire harness bracket and transmission control cable support with the bolts (1, 2).

    22. Object Number: 2013166 Size: SH
  22. Connect the wire harness clamps.
  23. Connect the speed sensor connectors (2, 4).
  24. Connect the transmission wire connector.
  25. Connect the park/neutral position switch connector.
  26. Install the starter assembly. Refer to Starter Replacement.
  27. Install the engine assembly with the transaxle. Refer to Engine Replacement.