Installation Procedure

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IMPORTANT: Inspect the input shaft bearing retainer for any nicks or cracks that may result in a leak. Replace as necessary.

Fig 1: Positioning A New Oil Seal In The Input Shaft Bearing Retainer

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Position a NEW oil seal in the input shaft bearing retainer.
Using J 38801 , install the oil seal.
Apply a thin bead of RTV sealer GM P/N 12345739 (Canadian P/N 10953472), or equivalent to the input shaft bearing retainer mating surface.
Position the input shaft bearing retainer.
Align the bearing retainer oil drain hole at the top dead center position.

Fig 2: Aligning The Bearing Retainer Oil Drain Hole At The Top Dead Center Position
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Apply threadlock GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488), or equivalent to the input shaft bearing retainer bolts.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
Install the input shaft bearing retainer bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 22 N.m (16 lb in).

Fig 3: Installing The Input Shaft Bearing Retainer Bolts
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Fig 4: Installing The Clutch Actuator Cylinder And Bolts

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Install the clutch actuator cylinder and bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 8 N.m (71 lb in)
Install the transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement .
Lower the vehicle.