2002 CHEVROLET AVEO engine

Fig. 80: Removing Upper Transaxle-To-Engine & Mounting Bolts
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16. Remove the 3 upper transaxle-to-en
gine mounting bolts.

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Fig. 82: Removing Lower Transaxle-To-Engine & Retaining Bolts
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18. Remove the 7 lower transaxle-to-en
gine retaining bolts.

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Fig. 85: Installing Transaxle Lower & Retaining Bolts
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2. Install the 7 lower transaxle-to-engine retaining bolts.
Tighten:
Tighten the bolts (1) to 73 N.m (54 lb ft).
Tighten the bolts (3) to 31 N.m (23 lb ft).
Tighten the bolts (2) to 21 N.m (15 lb ft).
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

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Fig. 86: Installing Upper Transaxle-To-Engine & Mounting Bolts
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3. Install the 3 upper transaxle-to-engine mounting bolts.
Tighten: Ti
ghten the 3 upper transaxle-to-engine mounting bolts to 73 N.m (54 lb ft).

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Fig. 91: J 28467-B & Engine
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13. Remove the J 28467-B (1).
14. Connect the shift control cable into the transaxle. Refer to Shift Control Cable Replacement
- Floor
Shift.

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Fig. 121: Transmission Fluid Level Graph
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1. Make sure the vehicle is level.
2. Shift into all range from P to 1 and return to P with engine idling.
3. Remove the transaxle fluid dipstick and check the transaxle fluid level.
IMPORTANT: When adding fluid or making a complet fluid change, always use T-IV
Automatic Transmission Fluid.
IMPORTANT: Measure the fluid level when the transaxle temperature is 70°C-80°C (158°
F-176°F).
IMPORTANT: During the fluid level check, the selector lever must be in position P.

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Filling Procedure
Fig. 124: Fluid Level & Dipstick
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1. Remove the drainage container and lower the vehicle.
2. Add 3/4 of the recommended amount of T-IV Automatic Transmission Fluid.
3. Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating temperature.
4. Shift the gear selector through all positions.

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A. Front Planetary Gear
B. Rear Planetary Gear
D - 4th Gear
1. The input shaft rotates clockwise.
The direct clutch (C2) operates. Connect the input shaft to the planetary carrier.
2. The planetary carrier revolves clockwise.
3. The planetary long pinion rotates itself clockwise.
4. The rear planetary sun gear is going to rotate counterclockwise.
The O/D and 2nd brake (B1) operates. Lock rotates the planetary sun gear.
5. The planetary long pinion revolves clockwise while rotating itself clockwise.
6. The ring gear rotates clockwise.
7. The counter drive gear rotates clockwise for the ring gear and one.
8. The counter driven gear rotates counterclockwise.
9. The differential gear drive pinion rotates counterclockwise for the counter driven gear and one.
10. The differential gear rotates clockwise.
Engine Brake
The driving force is connected to the input shaft directory without the 1-way clutch. Therefore the engine brake
operates.
MANUAL THIRD GEAR
Manual Third Gear
Position
SolenoidClutchBrake1-Way Clutch
Shift 1Shift 2TimingC1C2C3B1B2B3F1F2
D3rdOFFOFFOFFONONOFFOFFONOFFOFFOFF

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