Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Sierra and 2002 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Shift the transmission into 3rd or 4th gear.
- Remove the shift lever assembly. Refer to Shift Lever Assembly Replacement .
- Drain the transmission fluid.
- If vehicle is a 2 wheel drive (2WD), remove the propeller shaft. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT - ONE PIECE or PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT - TWO PIECE .
- If vehicle is a 4 wheel drive (4WD), remove the transfer case. Refer to TRANSFER CASE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT NVG 236/246-NP8 (TWO SPEED AUTOMATIC) or TRANSFER CASE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT NVG 261-NP2 (TWO SPEED MANUAL) .
- Using J 42371 , push back on the white plastic sleeve on the quick connect in order to separate the hydraulic clutch line from the clutch actuator quick connect.
- Disconnect the following engine wiring harness electrical connectors:
- Vehicle speed sensor (VSS) (1)
- Backup lamp switch (3)
- Oxygen sensor (4)
- Remove the engine harness clips from the fuel feed/return line clips and transmission.
- If equipped with 4WD, remove the clamp securing the harness to the fuel feed/return pipe bracket.
- If equipped with 4WD, remove the vent hose clip from the bracket.
- If equipped with 4WD, remove the vent hose clip (1) from the fuel feed/return hose bracket.
- If equipped with 4WD, remove the fuel feed/return hose clip from the bracket.
- Remove the starter motor.
- If equipped with the 4.3L engine, remove the transmission cover bolts.
- Support the transmission using a suitable transmission jack.
- Remove the transmission support crossmember.
- Remove the bolts securing the bottom right side of the transmission to the engine. Bolt (1) secures the transmission cover on 4.3L engine only.
- Remove the transmission cover.
- Remove the stud securing the right side of the transmission to the engine.
- Remove the transfer case vent hose clip bracket nut and bracket. On the 4.3L engine this bracket is located at the 1 o'clock position and on the 4.8L engine this bracket is located at the 12 o'clock position.
- Remove the bolt and studs securing the transmission to the engine.
- Pull the transmission straight back off the clutch hub splines. Do not let the transmission hang from the clutch assembly.
- Remove the transmission from the vehicle.