Installation Procedure

Important:  Inspect the bearing retainer for any nicks or cracks that may result in a leak. Replace if necessary.

1. Install the retaining ring on the input shaft bearing. Place the input shaft seal in the front bearing retainer.
2. Using the J 38801  install the input shaft seal.
   Fig 1: Installing Input Shaft Seal In Front Bearing Retainer

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3. Apply a thin layer of RTV sealer GM P/N 12345739 or equivalent to the mating surfaces of the input shaft bearing retainer.
   Fig 2: Applying Thin Layer Of RTV Sealer GM P/N 12345739 To Mating Surfaces Of Input Shaft Bearing Retainer

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   NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
4. Install the input shaft bearing retainer to the clutch housing.
5. Install the 5 bearing retainer bolts.

   Tighten 

   Tighten the 5 bearing retainer bolts to 29 N.m (21 lb ft).

6. Install the clutch actuator to the input shaft.
7. Install the clutch actuator bolts.

   Tighten 

   Tighten the clutch actuator bolts to 8 N.m (71 lb in).

   Fig 3: Installing Clutch Actuator To Input Shaft

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8. Install the transmission. Refer to TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT .
9. Install the rear propeller. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT - ONE PIECE or PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT - TWO PIECE in Propeller Shaft.
10. Fill the transmission to the proper fluid level. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID REPLACEMENT .
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Bleed the clutch system. Refer to HYDRAULIC CLUTCH BLEEDING in Clutch.