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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the J 21366  onto the transmission in order to retain the torque converter.
  2. Support the transmission with a transmission jack.
  3. Raise the transmission into place while simultaneously installing the fluid indicator tube.
  4. Remove the J 21366. 
  5. 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  in  Cautions and Notices.
    6. Fig 1: 6 Transmission Studs & 1 Bolt
    G00563600Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 2: Lower Right Transmission Stud & Bolt
    G02111887Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install six studs and one bolt securing the transmission to the engine.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the studs and bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

  7. Install the stud and bolt securing the transmission to the engine.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the stud and bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

    8. Fig 3: Flywheel to Torque Converer Bolts
    G00563601Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the flywheel to torque converter bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 63 N.m (46 lb ft).

  9. Install the torque converter access plug.
    10. Fig 4: Fuel Line Bracket Bolt
    G00563599Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the transmission vent hose, fuel lines, and the wiring harness to the transmission.
    11. Fig 5: Heat Shield
    G00563598Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the two bolts securing the heat shield to the transmission.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).

  12. Install the shift cable to the shift lever ball stud and the bracket.
  13. Install the transfer case, if equipped. Refer to the appropriate procedure:
    • Transfer Case - NVG 146-NPTRANSFER CASE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT in Driveline/Axle.
    • Transfer Case - NVG 236/246 TRANSFER CASE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT in Driveline/Axle.
    14. Fig 6: Removing Transmission Mount Nuts
    G02111872Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. 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).

  15. Connect the vent hose and electrical connectors to the transfer case, if equipped.
  16. If the vehicle is equipped with a transfer case, install the front propeller shaft. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT -- FRONT .
  17. Install the starter motor. Refer to STARTER MOTOR in Engine Electrical.
  18. Install the exhaust pipe assembly. Refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD PIPE REPLACEMENT (6.0L AND 8.1L ENGINES) in Engine Exhaust.
  19. Install the transmission support to the vehicle.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 70 N.m (50 lb ft).

  20. Install the transmission mount to transmission support nut.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut to 40 N.m (29 lb ft).

  21. Remove the transmission jack.
  22. Install the rear propeller shaft. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT -- REAR in Propeller Shaft.
  23. Connect the oil cooler lines. Refer to TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE QUICK CONNECT FITTING .
  24. Lower the vehicle.
  25. Connect the battery. Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.
  26. Fill the transmission to the proper level with DEXRON® III transmission fluid. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID CHECKING PROCEDURE 
    27. IMPORTANT: It is recommended that the transmission adaptive pressure (TAP) information be reset. Resetting the TAP values using a scan tool will erase all learned values in all cells. As a result, the ECM, PCM or TCM will need to relearn the TAP values. Transmission performance may be affected as new TAP values are learned.
  27. Reset the TAP values. Clearing Transmission Adaptive Pressure (TAP) 
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