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Installation Procedure

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  1. Clean the clutch hub and the input shaft from any debris and contaminates with a lint-free towel.
    WARNING: Use care when cleaning the clutch hub. The clutch hub may have sharp edges and can cause personal injury if contact is made. Wear protective gloves to avoid personal injury.
  2. Use a clean flat brush (1) to apply very light coating of multi-purpose grease to input shaft until the metal is only shiny. No visible clumps of grease are permissible regardless of size. Smear away from the transmission in direction of the shown arrow.
    Fig 1: Using Flat Brush To Apply Light Coating Of Multi-Purpose Grease
    GM2665890Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION: Applying too much or the wrong type of grease on the transmission input shaft may cause damage, clutch slippage or failure. Always apply the correct type of grease. Never apply more grease than is necessary to coat the transmission input shaft with a very thin film of grease.
  3. Clean the entire lead surface of the input shaft with a NEW, lint-free towel (1).
    Fig 2: Cleaning Lead Surface Of Input Shaft With Lint-Free Towel
    GM2665891Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION: Ensure that no grease remains on the lead surface of the transmission input shaft. Clean the lead surface of the transmission input shaft prior to the assembly of the transmission to the engine. Failure to maintain a clean surface may cause clutch slippage or failure.
  4. Verify that the 2 transmission locating pins (1) are installed to the engine before connecting transmission to engine. The transmission locating pins must NOT be installed to the transmission.
    Fig 3: Identifying Transmission Locating Pins
    GM4171519Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Raise the transmission with the transmission jack and position the transmission to the engine.
  6. Install the transmission lower bolt (1) and tighten to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).
    Fig 4: Lower Transmission Bolt
    GM2191955Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  7. Remove the transmission jack.
  8. Install the 3 transmission lower bolts (1) and tighten to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).
    Fig 5: Transmission Bolts
    GM2192044Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Install the transmission bolt (3) and tighten to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).
  10. Install the transmission lower bolt and nut (2) and tighten to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).
  11. Lower the vehicle.
  12. Install the transmission mount bracket - left side. Install the 3 transmission mount bracket bolts (1) and tighten to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).
    Fig 6: Left Transmission Bracket And Bolts
    GM2191951Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Raise the engine and the transmission on the left hand side with the engine support fixture.
  14. Install the 3 NEW transmission mount bolts (1) but do not tighten yet.
    Fig 7: Transmission Mount Bolts
    GM2191953Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  15. Raise the vehicle.
  16. Install the right front wheel drive shaft to the transmission. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side (without Intermediate Shaft) and Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side (with Intermediate Shaft) .
  17. Install the left front wheel drive shaft to the transmission. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side .
  18. Install the transmission mount bracket - rear (2) and tighten the 3 bolts (1) to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).
    Fig 8: Transmission Mount Bracket And Bolts
    GM2191949Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  19. Install the transmission front mount (2) to the transmission. Install the 2 transmission front mount bolts (1) and tighten to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).
    Fig 9: Transmission Front Mount And Bolts
    GM2191948Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  20. Install the drivetrain and front suspension frame. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement .
  21. Lower the vehicle.
  22. Tighten the transmission mount bolts left side (1).
    Fig 10: Transmission Mount Bolts
    GM2191953Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION: Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution .
    1. Tighten the transmission mount bolts a first pass to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
    2. Tighten the transmission mount bolts a final pass to an additional 60 - 75 degrees, using the EN-45059  meter.
  23. Remove the J-28467-B  engine support fixture.
  24. Install the 3 upper transmission bolts (1) to the engine and tighten to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).
    Fig 11: Upper Transmission Bolts
    GM2191946Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  25. Connect the clutch actuator cylinder front pipe (2) to the clutch actuator cylinder pipe elbow.
    Fig 12: Clutch Actuator Cylinder Front Pipe And Retainer
    GM2191940Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  26. Install the clutch actuator cylinder front pipe retainer (1) to the clutch actuator cylinder pipe elbow.
  27. Connect the electrical connector (1) to the backup lamp switch.
    Fig 13: Backup Lamp Switch Electrical Connector
    GM2191942Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  28. Install the transmission shift lever cable to the transmission. Refer to Manual Transmission Shift Lever and Selector Lever Cable Replacement .
  29. Adjust the shift lever and selector lever cables. Refer to Manual Transmission Shift Lever and Selector Lever Cable Adjustment .
  30. Bleed the clutch hydraulic system. Refer to Hydraulic Clutch System Bleeding .
  31. Fill the transmission. Refer to Transmission Fluid Drain and Fill .
  32. Install the radiator surge tank (1).
    Fig 14: View Of Radiator Surge Tank And Radiator Surge Tank Clip
    GM2027873Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  33. Install the radiator surge tank clip (2).
  34. Install the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .
  35. Road test the vehicle.
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