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Installation Procedure

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  1. Raise the transmission using the transmission jack.
  2. Install the transmission to the engine.
  3. Install the transmission to engine bolts.
    Fig 1: Locating Transmission-To-Engine Bolts
    G01840456Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the transmission to engine bolts to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).

  4. Install transmission support frame.
  5. Remove the transmission jack.
  6. Install the clutch housing cover.
  7. Install the clutch housing cover bolts.
    Fig 2: Installing Clutch Housing Cover
    G01840457Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the clutch housing cover bolts to 14 N.m (10 lb ft).

  8. Install the wiring harness to the harness retainers.
  9. Connect the back up lamp switch electrical connector.
  10. Connect the vehicle speed sensor electrical connector.
  11. Install the clutch line to the concentric slave cylinder.
    Fig 3: Installing Concentric Slave Cylinder Clutch Line
    G01840458Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the right side transmission to engine brace
    Fig 4: Installing Right Side Transmission-To-Engine Brace Bolts
    G01840459Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the right side transmission to engine brace bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the right side transmission to engine brace bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

  14. Install the left side transmission to engine brace.
    Fig 5: Installing Left Side Transmission-To-Engine Brace
    G01840460Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Install the left side transmission to engine brace bolts and nut.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the left side transmission to engine brace bolts and nut to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

  16. Install the exhaust manifold pipe. Refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD PIPE REPLACEMENT in ENGINE EXHAUST article.
  17. Install the rear propeller shaft. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT - ONE PIECE or PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT - TWO PIECE in DRIVE SHAFT article.
  18. Fill the transmission to the proper fluid level. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID REPLACEMENT .
  19. Lower the vehicle.
  20. Install the shift tower. Refer to SHIFT TOWER REPLACEMENT .
  21. Bleed the clutch system. Refer to BLEEDING in CLUTCH article.