Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Sierra, 2002 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2002 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2002 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Shift the transmission into 3rd or 4th gear.
- Remove the shift lever assembly. Refer to Shift Lever Assembly Replacement .
- Drain the transmission fluid.
- If vehicle is a 2 wheel drive (2WD), remove the propeller shaft. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT - ONE PIECE or PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT - TWO PIECE .
- If vehicle is a 4 wheel drive (4WD), remove the transfer case. Refer to TRANSFER CASE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - NVG261-NP2 (TWO SPEED MANUAL) or TRANSFER CASE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - NVG261-NP1 (SELECTABLE) .
- Using J 42371 , push back on the white plastic sleeve on the quick connect In order to separate the hydraulic clutch line from the clutch actuator quick connect.
- Disconnect the following engine wiring harness electrical connectors:
- Backup lamp switch (1)
- Vehicle speed sensor (VSS) (3)
- Oxygen sensor (4)
- Remove the oxygen sensor (2) from the transmission bracket.
- Remove the engine harness clips from the fuel feed/return line clip/bracket.
- If equipped with 4WD, remove the vent hose clip from the bracket.
- If equipped with 4WD, remove the vent hose clip (1) from the fuel feed/return hose bracket.
- If equipped with 4WD, remove the fuel feed/return hose clip from the bracket.
- Remove the starter.
- Support the transmission using a suitable transmission jack.
- Remove the transmission support.
- Disconnect the vent hose from the transmission.
- Remove the vent hose clip from the clutch housing.
- Remove the transmission to clutch housing bolts.
- Remove the transmission from the clutch housing.
- If required, remove the clutch housing bolts/studs.
- If required, remove the clutch housing.