Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Sierra and 2003 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

IMPORTANT: Inspect the input shaft bearing retainer for any nicks or cracks that may result in a leak. Replace as necessary.

Position a NEW oil seal in the input shaft bearing retainer.
Using a suitable tool, install the oil seal.

Fig 1: Installing Oil Seal
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Apply RTV sealer GM P/N 12345739 (Canadian P/N 10953472), or equivalent to the inside edge of the bearing retainer mating surface.

Fig 2: Identifying Sealant Application Point On Bearing Retainer Mating Surface
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Position the input shaft bearing retainer.
Align the bearing retainer oil drain hole with the drain hole in the transmission housing.

NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Install the input shaft bearing retainer bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 14 N.m (10 lb ft).

Fig 3: Installing Input Shaft Bearing Retainer & Bolts
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Install the clutch actuator cylinder and the bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 8 N.m (71 lb in)
Install the transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement .
Lower the vehicle.

Fig 4: Installing Clutch Actuator Cylinder & Bolts
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