Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 GMC Sierra, 2004 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2004 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- If removed, position the clutch housing.NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
- If removed, install the clutch housing bolts/studs.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts/studs to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Position the transmission to the clutch housing.
- Install the transmission to clutch housing bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).
- Install the vent hose clip to the clutch housing.
- Connect the vent hose from the transmission.
- Install the transmission support. Refer to Transmission Support Replacement in Frame and Underbody.
- Remove the transmission jack.
- Install the starter. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement (4.3L Engine) or Starter Motor Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L Engines) or Starter Motor Replacement (6.6L (LB7) Engine) or Starter Motor Replacement (6.6L (LLY) Engine) or Starter Motor Replacement (8.1L Engine) in Engine Electrical.
- If equipped with 4WD, install the fuel feed/return hose clip to the bracket.
- If equipped with 4WD, install the vent hose clip (1) to the fuel feed/return hose bracket.
- If equipped with 4WD, install the vent hose clip to the bracket.
- Install the engine harness clips to the fuel feed/return line clip/bracket.
- Install the oxygen sensor (2) to the transmission bracket.
- Connect the following engine wiring harness electrical connectors:
- Backup lamp switch (1)
- VSS (3)
- Oxygen sensor (4)
- Connect the clutch actuator cylinder hose to the clutch master cylinder hose.
- Push together the clutch hydraulic hose quick connect fittings, then pull back on the fittings to verify engagement.
- Check the clutch hydraulic hose for kinks or twists.
- If vehicle is a 4WD, install the transfer case. Refer to Transfer Case Assembly Replacement in Transfer Case - NVG261-NP2 (Two Speed Manual) or Transfer Case Assembly Replacement in Transfer Case - NVG261-NP1 (Selectable).
- If vehicle is a 2WD, install the propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement - One Piece or Propeller Shaft Replacement - Two Piece in Propeller Shaft.
- Fill the transmission fluid.
- Install the shift lever assembly. Refer to Shift Lever Assembly Replacement .
- Bleed the clutch hydraulic system. Refer to Hydraulic Clutch Bleeding in Clutch.
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT rely on an audible click or a visual verification on the clutch hydraulic hose quick connect fitting connection.