Installation Procedure

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

Position a NEW oil seal in the input shaft bearing retainer.
Using J 38801, install the oil seal.

Fig 1: Installing Oil Seal

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Apply a thin bead of RTV sealer GM P/N 12345739 (Canadian P/N 10953472), or equivalent to the input shaft bearing retainer mating surface.

Fig 2: Identifying Sealant Application Point On Bearing Retainer Mating Surface
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Position the input shaft bearing retainer.
Align the bearing retainer oil drain hole at the top dead center position.
Apply threadlock GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488), or equivalent to the input shaft bearing retainer bolts.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Install the input shaft bearing retainer bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 22 N.m (18 lb in).

Fig 3: Installing Input Shaft Bearing Retainer Bolts

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Install the clutch actuator cylinder and bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 8 N.m (71 lb in)
Install the transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement .
Lower the vehicle.

Fig 4: Installing Clutch Actuator Cylinder & Bolts

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