Lift Plate and Holding Fixture Installation

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Fig 1: Identifying Lift Plate & Holding Fixture

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
1	Transmission Case Assembly WARNING: Handle with care, the transmission assembly weighs over 90.7 kg (200 lbs). Bodily injury could occur if not handled properly. WARNING: Lock pin must be secured into the bench fixture to hold the transmission and prevent bodily injury. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure Install DT-47811-A Lift Plate Tighten bolts and nut to 12 N.m (106 lb in) Raise the transmission with an overhead hoist in order to install the holding fixture. Adjust mounting block on DT-46625 Transmission Holding Fixture to match bosses on case, then tighten bolts to13 N.m (10 lb ft) Ensure the DT-3289-20 Holding Fixture is mounted to a bench that is properly supported and will support the weight of the transmission assembly without tipping. Install lock pin for DT-3289-20 Holding Fixture. Special Tools DT-3289-20 Holding Fixture DT-46625 Transmission Holding Fixture DT-47811-A Transmission Lift Plate For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

Callout

Component Name

Transmission Case Assembly

WARNING:

Handle with care, the transmission assembly weighs over 90.7 kg (200 lbs). Bodily injury could occur if not handled properly.

WARNING:

Lock pin must be secured into the bench fixture to hold the transmission and prevent bodily injury.

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Procedure

Install DT-47811-A Lift Plate
Tighten bolts and nut to 12 N.m (106 lb in)
Raise the transmission with an overhead hoist in order to install the holding fixture.
Adjust mounting block on DT-46625 Transmission Holding Fixture to match bosses on case, then tighten bolts to13 N.m (10 lb ft)
Ensure the DT-3289-20 Holding Fixture is mounted to a bench that is properly supported and will support the weight of the transmission assembly without tipping.
Install lock pin for DT-3289-20 Holding Fixture.

Special Tools

DT-3289-20 Holding Fixture
DT-46625 Transmission Holding Fixture
DT-47811-A Transmission Lift Plate

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .