Front suspension unit of the gearbox with the main gear assembly (Chevrolet Captiva 1)

Necessary equipment

DW 110–060 Engine clamping fixture

Removal procedure

Caution: Raise the engine sufficiently to relieve the load on the front suspension assembly of the transmission and final drive, otherwise damage to the suspension and failure of the lifting equipment may occur.

1. Support the engine assembly using the DW110-060 engine clamp.



2. Loosen the through bolt securing the front suspension of the gearbox with the final drive assembly to the gearbox.

3. Remove the front gearbox mount retaining bolts from the gearbox assembly.

4. Remove the front suspension unit of the gearbox with the final drive assembly.

Installation procedure

1. Install the front suspension unit of the gearbox with the final drive assembly.



Tighten

Tighten the front transmission mount retaining bolts to 50 N·m (36,9 lb-ft).

Caution: Before tightening the front transmission mount clamp bolt, move the engine assembly back and forth or side to side to ensure proper installation.

2. Install the front suspension tie bolt for the gearbox assembly.

Tighten

Tighten the front transaxle mount to support pinch bolt to 90 N·m (66 lb-ft).