"M" Series: Removal
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 28 other vehicles, including the 1989 GMC Vandura Special, 1989 GMC Vandura, 1989 GMC Value Van, 1989 GMC Suburban, and 1989 GMC Safari. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Drain transmission. Remove strut rods (if equipped). Raise vehicle and support. Disconnect shift linkage from transmission.
- Mark drive shaft for reassembly reference and remove drive shaft. Disconnect speedometer cable and wiring harness. Disconnect exhaust pipe from manifold.
- Support transmission and remove brace retaining bolts. Note location of spacers. Remove crossmember. Remove transmission retaining bolts. Support clutch release bearing and remove transmission.