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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Installing New Transmission Case Extension Seal
    GM794670Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Install the seal onto the tool before installing into the case to prevent damage to the seal.
  1. Using J 44765  install the new transmission case extension seal (1).
    2. Fig 2: View Of Drive Flange & Components
    GM822505Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install a NEW output shaft assembly retainer (1). Position the retainer on end of the output shaft splines. The retainer will be pushed to the proper depth as the drive flange is installed onto the output shaft.
  3. Install a NEW drive flange O-ring seal (3) into the drive flange.
  4. Install the drive flange (2) to the transmission output shaft.
  5. Install a NEW drive flange thrust washer (4).
  6. Apply Loctite 272 (GM P/N 89021297) to the NEW drive flange nut threads.
  7. Install the J 45012  to the drive flange.
    8. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
    Fig 3: View Of Flange Tool
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  8. While holding J 45012  Install a NEW drive flange nut using J 29873  .

    Tighten:  Tighten the drive flange nut to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).

  9. Remove J 45012  from the drive flange.
    10. Fig 4: Securing Front Propeller Shaft To Shift Control Lever With Mechanics Wire
    GM787650Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the mechanics wire (2) securing front propeller shaft (1) to the shift control lever (3).
    11. Fig 5: View Of Propeller Shaft Coupler
    GM801931Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the propeller shaft coupler (1) to the transmission flange. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement (Automatic Transmission) , Propeller Shaft Replacement (Manual Transmission) or Propeller Shaft Replacement (CTS-V) in Driveline/Axle.
  12. Install the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement (LA3, LY9) , Exhaust System Replacement (LY7) or Exhaust System Replacement (LS6) in Engine Exhaust.
    13. Fig 6: Identifying Shift Linkage
    GM785877Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Place the transmission in the park position by rotating the shift shaft fully counter clockwise.
  14. Connect the shift linkage to the transmission.
  15. Install the transmission manual shift shaft nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the transmission manual shift shaft nut to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

  16. Check the transmission fluid level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Checking Procedure .
  17. Lower the vehicle.
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