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Installation Procedure

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  1. If removed, position the clutch housing.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  2. If removed, install the clutch housing bolts/studs.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts/studs to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

  3. Fig 1: Installing Clutch Housing & Bolts/Studs
    G01953113Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Position the transmission to the clutch housing.
  5. Install the transmission to clutch housing bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).

  6. Fig 2: Installing Transmission To Clutch Housing Bolts
    G01953114Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the vent hose clip to the clutch housing.
  8. Connect the vent hose from the transmission.
  9. Install the transmission support.
  10. Remove the transmission jack.
  11. Install the starter. Refer to STARTER MOTOR .
  12. Fig 3: Installing Vent Hose Clip
    G01953115Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. If equipped with 4WD, install the fuel feed/return hose clip to the bracket.
    Fig 4: Installing Fuel Feed/Return Hose Clip To Bracket (4WD)
    G01953116Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. If equipped with 4WD, install the vent hose clip (1) to the fuel feed/return hose bracket.
    Fig 5: Installing Vent Hose Clip To Fuel Feed/Return Hose Bracket
    G01953117Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. If equipped with 4WD, install the vent hose clip to the bracket.
    Fig 6: Installing Vent Hose Clip To Bracket (4WD)
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  16. Install the engine harness clips to the fuel feed/return line clip/bracket.
  17. Install the oxygen sensor (2) to the transmission bracket.
  18. Connect the following engine wiring harness electrical connectors:
    • Backup lamp switch (1)
    • VSS (3)
    • Oxygen sensor (4)
      Fig 7: Backup Lamp Switch, VSS & Oxygen Sensor
      G01953119Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
      IMPORTANT: DO NOT rely on an audible click or a visual verification on the clutch hydraulic hose quick connect fitting connection.
  19. Connect the clutch actuator cylinder hose to the clutch master cylinder hose.
  20. Push together the clutch hydraulic hose quick connect fittings, then pull back on the fittings to verify engagement.
  21. Check the clutch hydraulic hose for kinks or twists.
  22. If vehicle is a 4WD, install the transfer case. Refer to TRANSFER CASE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT for NVG261-NP2 (Two Speed Manual) or TRANSFER CASE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT for Transfer Case-NVG263-NP1 (Selectable).
  23. If vehicle is a 2WD, install the propeller shaft. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT - ONE PIECE or PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT - TWO PIECE .
  24. Fill the transmission fluid.
  25. Install the shift lever assembly. Refer to Shift Lever Assembly Replacement   . 
  26. Bleed the clutch hydraulic system. Refer to HYDRAULIC CLUTCH BLEEDING .
  27. Fig 8: Hydraulic Hose Quick Connect Fittings
    G01953120Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.