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Chevrolet Trax: Transfer case adapter replacement

Chevrolet Trax (2013-2022) Workshop Manual / Transmission / Transfer Case - AAM / Repair instructions - on vehicle / Transfer case adapter replacement

Removal Procedure

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

Fig. 24: Transfer Case-To-Transfer Case Bracket Seal
Fig. 24: Transfer Case-To-Transfer Case Bracket Seal

  1. Remove and DISCARD the transfer case adapter seal from the transmission adapter.

Fig. 25: Transmission Adapter Bolts
Fig. 25: Transmission Adapter Bolts

  1. Remove and DISCARD the five transmission adapter fasteners (1).

Fig. 26: Transmission Bracket And Through Bolt
Fig. 26: Transmission Bracket And Through Bolt

  1. Remove and DISCARD the rear transmission mount through bolt (1).
  2. Remove the transmission adapter (2) from the transmission.

Installation Procedure

Fig. 27: Transmission Bracket And Through Bolt
Fig. 27: Transmission Bracket And Through Bolt

  1. Install the transmission adapter (2) to the transmission.

Fig. 28: Transmission Adapter Bolts
Fig. 28: Transmission Adapter Bolts

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

  1. For manual transmission, install the NEW transmission adapter to transmission fasteners (1) and tighten to 100 N.m (74 lb ft) plus 30-40 degrees.

Fig. 29: Transmission Bracket Fasteners
Fig. 29: Transmission Bracket Fasteners

  1. For automatic transmission, install the NEW transmission adapter to transmission fasteners (1) and tighten to 100 N.m (74 lb ft) plus 30-40 degrees.
  2. Install the NEW transmission adapter to transmission fastener (2) and tighten to 60 N.m (44 lb ft) plus 60- 75 degrees.

Fig. 30: Transmission Bracket And Through Bolt
Fig. 30: Transmission Bracket And Through Bolt

  1. Install the NEW rear transmission mount through bolt (1) and tighten to 80 N.m (59 lb ft) plus 45-60 degrees.

Fig. 31: Transfer Case-To-Transfer Case Bracket Seal
Fig. 31: Transfer Case-To-Transfer Case Bracket Seal

  1. Install the NEW transfer case adapter seal from the transmission adapter.
  2. Install the transfer case. Refer to Transfer Case Replacement.

TRANSFER CASE ADAPTER BUSHING REPLACEMENT

Removal Procedure

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

Fig. 32: Transfer Case-To-Transfer Case Bracket Seal
Fig. 32: Transfer Case-To-Transfer Case Bracket Seal

  1. Remove and DISCARD the transfer case adapter seal from the transmission adapter.

Fig. 33: Transmission Adapter Bolts
Fig. 33: Transmission Adapter Bolts

  1. Remove and DISCARD the five transmission adapter fasteners (1).

Fig. 34: Transmission Bracket And Through Bolt
Fig. 34: Transmission Bracket And Through Bolt

  1. Remove and DISCARD the rear transmission mount through bolt (1).
  2. Remove the transmission adapter (2) from the transmission.
  3. Inspect the rear mount bushing the transmission adapter for wear or damage. Refer to Transfer Case Adapter Disassemble (MHB), Transfer Case Adapter Disassemble (M7Y, MZ4).

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the rear mount bushing to the transmission adapter. Refer to Transfer Case Adapter Assemble (MHB), Transfer Case Adapter Assemble (M7Y, MZ4).

Fig. 35: Transmission Bracket And Through Bolt
Fig. 35: Transmission Bracket And Through Bolt

  1. Install the transmission adapter (2) to the transmission.

Fig. 36: Transmission Adapter Bolts
Fig. 36: Transmission Adapter Bolts

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

  1. For manual transmission, install the NEW transmission adapter to transmission fasteners (1) and tighten to 100 N.m (74 lb ft) plus 30-40 degrees.

Fig. 37: Transmission Bracket Fasteners
Fig. 37: Transmission Bracket Fasteners

  1. For automatic transmission, install the NEW transmission adapter to transmission fasteners (1) and tighten to 100 N.m (74 lb ft) plus 30-40 degrees.
  2. Install the NEW transmission adapter to transmission fastener (2) and tighten to 60 N.m (44 lb ft) plus 60- 75 degrees.

Fig. 38: Transmission Bracket And Through Bolt
Fig. 38: Transmission Bracket And Through Bolt

  1. Install the NEW rear transmission mount through bolt (1) and tighten to 80 N.m (59 lb ft) plus 45-60 degrees.

Fig. 39: Transfer Case-To-Transfer Case Bracket Seal
Fig. 39: Transfer Case-To-Transfer Case Bracket Seal

  1. Install the NEW transfer case adapter seal from the transmission adapter.
  2. Install the transfer case. Refer to Transfer Case Replacement.

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