Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 GMC Yukon and 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Transmission Oil Level Indicator Tube At Transmission

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Install a NEW seal to the indicator tube.
Install the oil level indicator tube, if equipped with RPO HP2.

Fig 2: View Of Oil Level Indicator Tube & Seal

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Install a NEW seal to the indicator tube.
Install the oil level indicator tube.

Fig 3: View Of Transmission Oil Level Indicator Tube Bolt

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CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Install the indicator tube bolt, if equipped with RPO HP2.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).

Fig 4: View Of Oil Level Indicator Tube Nut

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Install the indicator tube nut.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).

Fig 5: View Of Transmission Oil Cooler Lines

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Remove the plugs from the transmission oil cooler line fittings.
Connect the transmission oil cooler lines. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection .

Fig 6: View Of Transmission Heat Shield Bolts & Shield

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Remove the transmission heat shield.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 17 N.m (12 lb ft).

Fig 7: View Of Right Exhaust Pipe Nuts

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Tighten the right exhaust pipe nuts.
Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

Fig 8: View Of Left Exhaust Manifold Pipe & Nuts

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Tighten the left exhaust pipe nuts.
Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
Install the transmission crossmember. Refer to Transmission Support Crossmember Replacement (4WD 2500 Series) or Transmission Support Crossmember Replacement (4WD 1500 Series) or Transmission Support Crossmember Replacement (2WD 2500 Series) or Transmission Support Crossmember Replacement (2WD 1500 Series) .
Remove the support from the transmission.
Lower the vehicle.

Fig 9: View Of Transmission Oil Level Indicator

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Install the transmission oil level indicator.
Lock the transmission oil level indicator.
Install the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement (RPOs LY2, LY6) or Intake Manifold Replacement (RPOs LC9, LMG, LY5, L76) or Intake Manifold Replacement (Except RPOs LY2, LY6, LC9, LMG, LY5, ) .