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Special Tools

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  1. GM5482890Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Output Shaft (1) - Measure

  2. NOTE:

    There are a number of various output shaft lengths and extension housing configurations, which may require using different length threaded rods to be used with the GE-8433-1  Puller Bar. The illustration depicted only shows one such configuration.

  3. Install the GE-8433-1  Puller Bar (2) and thrust bearing from DT-45124  Removal Bridge (3) with two 16 in M10x1.5 threaded rods, nuts, and washers (4), as shown.
  4. Loosely tighten the forcing screw on GE-8433-1  Puller Bar (2).
  5. GM5482891Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Turbine Shaft (1) - Measure

  6. Rotate the transmission so the turbine shaft is facing up.
  7. Install the DT-48056  Spring Compressor Bridge (2) with two 16 in 5/16 - 18 threaded rods, nuts and washers (3), as shown.
  8. Install the DT-50903  Clutch Travel Load Gauge (4) and secure with the DT-48056  Spring Compressor Bridge (2) forcing screw.
  9. Install the GE-8001  Dial Indicator Set (5) in a suitable location.
  10. GM5482892Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Turbine Shaft (1) - Measure

  11. Ensure the foot of the GE-8001  Dial Indicator Set (2) is flat with the DT-50903  Clutch Travel Load Gauge (3) face.
  12. Apply 50 psi of pressure to DT-50903  Clutch Travel Load Gauge (3) and zero out the GE-8001  Dial Indicator Set (2).
  13. Using a torque wrench (4), tighten the forcing screw on GE-8433-1  Puller Bar (5) to 10 N.m (90 lb in).
  14. Observe the GE-8001  Dial Indicator Set (2) measurement. Refer to 1-3-5-6-7 Clutch Thrust Bearing Washer Specifications to determine the correct 1-3-5-6-7 clutch thrust bearing washer.