Removal 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.

Remove the transmission oil level indicator.
Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
Support the transmission using a suitable jack.
Remove the transmission mount nut.

Fig 1: Removing Transmission Oil Level Indicator
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Remove the transmission crossmember bolts/nuts.
Remove the transmission crossmember.

Fig 2: Removing Transmission Crossmember & Bolts/Nuts
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Loosen the left exhaust pipe nuts.

Fig 3: Loosening Left Exhaust Pipe Nuts
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Loosen the right exhaust pipe nuts.

Fig 4: Loosening Right Exhaust Pipe Nuts
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Remove the insulator nuts and insulator from the bracket.
Remove the exhaust pipe hanger bracket bolts and bracket.
Lower the transmission slightly.

Fig 5: Removing Exhaust Pipe Hanger Bracket & Bolts
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Disconnect the transmission oil cooler lines. Refer to Transmission Oil Cooler Line Quick Connect Fitting .
Plug the transmission oil cooler line fittings.

Fig 6: Transmission Oil Cooler Line Fittings
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Remove the indicator tube nut.

Fig 7: Removing Indicator Tube Nut
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Remove the oil level indicator tube.
Remove the seal from the transmission, if necessary.

Fig 8: Removing Oil Level Indicator Tube
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