Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Sonoma and 2002 Chevrolet S10 Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

IMPORTANT: Inspect the bearing retainer for any nicks or cracks that may result in a leak. Replace if necessary.

Install the retaining ring on the input shaft bearing. Place the input shaft seal in the front bearing retainer.
Using the J 38801 install the input shaft seal.

Fig 1: Installing Input Shaft Seal
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Apply a thin layer of RTV sealer GM P/N 12345739 or equivalent to the mating surfaces of the input shaft bearing retainer.
Install the input shaft bearing retainer to the clutch housing.
Install the 5 bearing retainer bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the 5 bearing retainer bolts to 29 N.m (21 lb ft).

Fig 2: Installing Input Shaft Bearing Retainer-To-Clutch Housing
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Install the clutch actuator to the input shaft.

Fig 3: Installing Clutch Actuator-To-Input Shaft
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Install the clutch actuator bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the clutch actuator bolts to 8 N.m (71 lb in).
Install the transmission. Refer to TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT .
Install the rear propeller. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT - ONE PIECE or PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT - TWO PIECE in DRIVE SHAFT article.
Fill the transmission to the proper fluid level. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID REPLACEMENT .
Lower the vehicle.
Bleed the clutch system. Refer to BLEEDING in CLUTCH article.