Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 GMC Sierra and 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Unlock the transmission oil level indicator.
- Remove the transmission oil level indicator.
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Support the transmission using a suitable jack.
- Remove the transmission mount nut.
- Remove the transmission crossmember bolts/nuts.
- Remove the transmission crossmember.
- Loosen the left exhaust pipe nuts.
- Loosen the right exhaust pipe nuts.
- Remove the insulator nuts and insulator from the bracket.
- Remove the exhaust pipe hanger bracket bolts and bracket.
- Lower the transmission slightly.
- Disconnect the transmission oil cooler lines. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Line Quick Connect Fitting .
- Plug the transmission oil cooler line fittings.
- Remove the indicator tube nut.
- Remove the indicator tube bolt, if equipped with RPO HP2.
- Remove the oil level indicator tube.
- Remove the seal from the transmission, if necessary.
- Remove the oil level indicator tube, if equipped with RPO HP2.
- Remove the seal from the transmission, if necessary.