Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Sierra and 2002 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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.
- Apply RTV sealer GM P/N 12345739 (Canadian P/N 10953472) or equivalent to the inside edge of the bearing retainer mating surface.
- Position the input shaft bearing retainer. Align the bearing retainer oil drain hole with the drain hole in the transmission housing.
- Install the input shaft bearing retainer bolts. Tighten the input shaft bearing retainer bolts to 14 N.m (10 lb ft).
- Install the clutch actuator cylinder and the bolts. Tighten the clutch actuator cylinder bolts to 8 N.m (71 lb in).
- Install the transmission.
- Lower the vehicle.