LaCrosse V8-5.3L (2008)
Transmission Mount: Service and Repair
Transmission Brace Replacement
Transmission Brace Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the right front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Maintenance/Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair
).
3. Remove the oil filter adapter. Refer to Oil Filter Adapter and Bypass Valve Assembly Replacement ().
4. Remove the transaxle brace bolts.
5. Remove the transaxle brace.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the transaxle brace.
2. Hand start the bolts to the engine and to the transaxle.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (See: Service Precautions/Vehicle Damage Warnings/Fastener Notice).
3. Install the transaxle brace bolts to the transaxle.
Tighten the transaxle brace bolts to the transaxle to 43 N.m (32 lb ft).
4. Install the transaxle brace bolts to the engine.
Tighten the transaxle brace bolts to the engine to 63 N.m (46 lb ft).
5. Install the oil filter adapter. Refer to Oil Filter Adapter and Bypass Valve Assembly Replacement ().
6. Install the right front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Maintenance/Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair).
7. Lower the vehicle.