Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Sierra and 2003 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install a NEW seal to the indicator tube.
Install the oil level indicator tube.

Fig 1: Installing Oil Level Indicator Tube
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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Install the indicator tube nut.
Tighten

Tighten the nut to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).

Fig 2: Installing Indicator Tube Nut
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Remove the plugs from the transmission oil cooler line fittings.
Connect the transmission oil cooler lines. Refer to Transmission Oil Cooler Line Quick Connect Fitting .

Fig 3: Removing Plugs From Transmission Oil Cooler Line Fittings
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Install the exhaust pipe hanger bracket and bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 17 N.m (12 lb ft).
Install the insulator and nuts to the bracket.
Tighten

Tighten the nuts to 17 N.m (12 lb ft).

Fig 4: Installing Exhaust Pipe Hanger Bracket & Bolts
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Tighten the right exhaust pipe nuts.
Tighten

Tighten the nuts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

Fig 5: Tightening Right Exhaust Pipe Nuts
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Tighten the left exhaust pipe nuts.
Tighten

Tighten the nuts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

Fig 6: Tightening Left Exhaust Pipe Nuts
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Install the transmission crossmember.
Install the transmission crossmember bolts/nuts.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts/nuts to 95 N.m (70 lb ft).

Fig 7: Installing Transmission Crossmember & Bolts
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Install the transmission mount nut.
Tighten

Tighten the nut to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
Remove the support from the transmission.
Lower the vehicle.
Install the transmission oil level indicator.
Fill the transmission to the proper level with DEXRON® III transmission fluid. Refer to Transmission Fluid Checking Procedure .

Fig 8: Installing Transmission Mount Nut
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