Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 GMC Sierra and 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement (L92 - First Design) or Intake Manifold Replacement (L92 - Second Design) or Intake Manifold Replacement (LY2 and LY6) or Intake Manifold Replacement (LH6, LMG, LY5 and L76) .
- Unlock the transmission oil level indicator.
- Remove the transmission oil level indicator.
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Support the transmission using a suitable jack.
- Remove the transmission crossmember. Refer to Transmission Support Crossmember Replacement (2WD 2500 HD/3500) or Transmission Support Crossmember Replacement (2WD 1500/2500) or Transmission Support Crossmember Replacement (4WD 1500/2500) or Transmission Support Crossmember Replacement (4WD 2500 HD/3500) .
- Loosen the left exhaust pipe nuts.
- Loosen the right exhaust pipe nuts.
- Remove the transmission heat shield.
- Lower the transmission slightly.
- Disconnect the transmission oil cooler lines. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection .
- Plug the transmission oil cooler line fittings.
- Remove the indicator tube nut.
- Remove the indicator tube bolt, if equipped with RPO HP2.
- Remove the oil level indicator tube.
- Remove the seal from the transmission, if necessary.
- Remove the oil level indicator tube, if equipped with RPO HP2.
- Remove the seal from the transmission, if necessary.