Removal 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.
- Disconnect the external wiring harness from the transmission main connector. Use J 44257
, if the connector is not easily accessible.CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.
- Remove the oil pan and transmission internal oil filter. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement .
- Place a 30 mm (1 3/16 in) 12-point deep socket or box-end (2) over the connector (1).
- Push inward on the socket or wrench to release the retainer feet that attach the connector (1) to the transmission case.
- Remove the wrench. Push inward on the electrical connector to separate it from the transmission case. This allows the internal wiring harness to remain with the control valve assembly when removed.
- Remove the 2 detent spring bolts (3). Remove the detent spring assembly (2).
- Remove 11 bolts at locations marked (1) and 4 bolts at locations marked (2). Support the control valve assembly, about 10 pounds, and remove the last bolt marked (1).
- Lower the control valve assembly (1) to clear the locating pins (2) in the transmission case.
- Move the control valve assembly (4) sideways to disengage pin (1) in the manual selector valve (2) from the slot in detent lever (3). Remove the control valve assembly (4).
IMPORTANT:
The transmission main connector is actually one end of the internal harness that protrudes through the transmission case.
IMPORTANT:
As the control valve assembly is removed, be careful not to lose the manual selector valve pin or allow the manual selector valve to slide out of the control valve assembly.
Fig 6: Moving Control Valve Assembly Sideways To Disengage Pin In The Manual Selector Valve From The Slot In Detent Lever