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 the J 21366 onto the transmission bell housing to retain the torque converter.
- Support the transmission with a transmission jack.
- Raise the transmission into place while simultaneously installing the fluid indicator tube.
- Remove the J 21366 from the transmission.
- Slide the transmission straight onto the locating pins while lining up the marks on the flywheel and the torque converter.
The torque converter must rotate freely by hand.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE . - Install six studs and one bolt securing the transmission to the engine.
Tighten
Tighten the studs and the bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Install the stud and bolt securing the transmission to the engine.
Tighten
Tighten the stud and the bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Install the flywheel to torque converter bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 63 N.m (46 lb ft).
- Install the torque converter access plug.
- Install the transmission vent hose, fuel lines, and the wiring harness to the transmission.
- Install the two bolts securing the heat shield to the transmission.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).
- Install the shift cable to the shift lever ball stud and the bracket. Refer to Automatic Transmission Range Selector Cable Replacement .
- Install the transfer case, if equipped. Refer to the appropriate procedure:
- TRANSFER CASE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT for NVG 261-NP2
- TRANSFER CASE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT for NVG 149-NP
- TRANSFER CASE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT for NVG 263-NP1
- Install the two bolts and nut securing the transmission rear mount to the transmission.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts and nut to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Connect the vent hose and electrical connectors to the transfer case, if equipped.
- If the vehicle is equipped with a transfer case, install the front propeller shaft. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT - FRONT .
- Install the starter motor. Refer to STARTER MOTOR .
- Install the exhaust pipe assembly.
- Install the transmission support to the vehicle.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 70 N.m (50 lb ft).
- Install the transmission mount to transmission support nut.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 40 N.m (29 lb ft).
- Remove the transmission jack.
- Install the rear propeller shaft. Refer to or
- Flush the transmission oil cooler and cooling lines if necessary.
- Connect the oil cooler lines to the transmission. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Connect the negative battery cable. BATTERY DISCONNECT CAUTION .
- Fill the transmission to the proper level with DEXRON® III transmission fluid. Refer to Transmission Fluid Checking Procedure .