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Special Tools

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  1. GM3703374Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Use DT-51089  installer and a press to install the bearing.

  2. 2-3-4-6-8 and 4-5-6-7-8-Reverse Clutch Housing Bearing (1) - Install
  3. GM3703379Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Seal Reuse Caution .

    2-3-4-6-8 Clutch Piston Dam Seal (1) - Install NEW [2x]

  4. 4-5-6-7-8-Reverse Clutch Piston Stop Seal (2) - Install NEW
  5. 4-5-6-7-8-Reverse Clutch Piston Seal (3) - Install NEW
  6. GM3703382Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Seal Reuse Caution .

    2-3-4-6-8 Clutch Piston Seal (1) - Install NEW

  7. 2-3-4-6-8 Clutch Piston (2) - Install
  8. NOTE:

    Position the spring in the orientation as observed during removal.

  9. 2-3-4-6-8 Clutch Piston Return Spring (3) - Install
  10. 2-3-4-6-8 Clutch Piston Dam Seal- Inner (4) - Install NEW
  11. 2-3-4-6-8 Clutch Piston Dam Seal- Outer (5) - Install NEW
  12. 2-3-4-6-8 Clutch Piston Dam (6) - Install
  13. NOTE:

    It may be helpful to loosely install the retaining ring before installing the tool.

  14. 2-3-4-6-8 Clutch Piston Dam Retaining Ring (7) - Install NEW
  15. Assemble special tools (8) as shown to install the retaining ring.
  16. GM3703388Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Seal Reuse Caution .

    4-5-6-7-8-Reverse Clutch Piston Seal (1) - Install NEW

  17. NOTE:

    Position the stop in the orientation observed during removal.

  18. 4-5-6-7-8-Reverse Clutch Piston Stop (2) - Install
  19. 4-5-6-7-8-Reverse Clutch Piston (3) - Install
  20. NOTE:

    Position the spring in the orientation observed during removal.

  21. 4-5-6-7-8-Reverse Clutch Piston Return Spring (4) - Install
  22. 4-5-6-7-8-Reverse Clutch Piston Seal (5) - Install NEW
  23. 4-5-6-7-8-Reverse Clutch Piston Dam (6) - Install
  24. NOTE:

    It may be helpful to loosely install the retaining ring before installing the tool.

  25. 4-5-6-7-8-Reverse Clutch Piston Dam Retaining Ring (7) - Install NEW
  26. Assemble special tools (8) as shown to install the retaining ring.
  27. GM3703398Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    The teeth on the clutch plate goes between notches on the piston.

    Align center tooth with notch on piston.

  28. 4-5-6-7-8-Reverse Clutch Plate - Waved (1) - Install
  29. 4-5-6-7-8-Reverse Clutch Plate (2) - Install [4x]
  30. 4-5-6-7-8-Reverse Clutch Plate - Friction (3) - Install [4x]
  31. 4-5-6-7-8-Reverse Clutch Backing Plate (4) - Install
  32. Select the correct retaining ring. 4-5-6-7-8 Reverse Clutch Backing Plate Retaining Ring Measurement (8L45) 
  33. NOTE:

    The retaining ring opening should be between the teeth on the clutch plates.

  34. 4-5-6-7-8-Reverse Clutch Backing Plate Retaining Ring (5) - Install
  35. GM6095269Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Align tabs with notches in the piston.

  36. 2-3-4-6-8 Clutch Apply Ring (1) - Install
  37. Align the double tabs on the clutch plate with large notches in the housing.
  38. 2-3-4-6-8 Clutch Plate - Waved (2) - Install
  39. 2-3-4-6-8 Clutch Apply Plate (3) - Install
  40. 2-3-4-6-8 Clutch Plate - Friction (4) - Install [4x]
  41. 2-3-4-6-8 Clutch Plate (5) - Install [3x]
  42. 2-3-4-6-8 Clutch Backing Plate (6) - Install
  43. Select the correct retaining ring. 2-3-4-6-8 Clutch Backing Plate Retaining Ring Measurement (8L45) 
  44. Align The retaining ring opening with the backing plate tooth without a notch.
  45. 2-3-4-6-8 Clutch Backing Plate Retaining Ring (7) - Install