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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Pivot Pin, Parking Pawl & Spring
    GM830384Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the parking pawl (3).
  2. Install the pivot pin (1).
  3. Install the parking pawl spring (2). The straight end of the spring locates against the case and the hooked end locates over the parking pawl.
  4. Install the extension housing. Refer to Extension Housing and Seal Replacement .
  5. Install the transmission support. Refer to Transmission Support Replacement in Frame and Underbody.
  6. Remove the transmission jack.
  7. Install the transmission fluid pan. Refer to Automatic Transmission Fluid/Filter Replacement .
  8. Fig 2: Securing Front Propeller Shaft To Shift Control Lever With Mechanics Wire
    GM787650Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the mechanics wire (2) securing the front propeller shaft (1) to the shift control lever (3).
  10. Fig 3: 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 - Rear (AWD) or Propeller Shaft Replacement - Rear (RWD) in Propeller Shaft.
  12. Install the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
  13. Fig 4: Identifying Shift Linkage
    GM785877Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Place the transmission in the park position by rotating the shift shaft fully counterclockwise.
  15. Connect the shift linkage to the transmission.
  16. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  17. Install the transmission manual shift shaft nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

  18. Fill the transmission to the proper level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Checking Procedure .
  19. Lower the vehicle.