Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Sierra, 2002 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2002 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2002 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis 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 J 38801 install the oil seal.
- Apply a thin bead of RTV sealer GM P/N 12345739 (Canadian P/N 10953472) or equivalent to the input shaft bearing retainer mating surface.
- Position the input shaft bearing retainer.
- Align the bearing retainer oil drain hole at the top dead center position.
- Apply threadlock GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488) or equivalent to the input shaft bearing retainer bolts.
- Install the input shaft bearing retainer bolts. Tighten the input shaft bearing retainer bolts to 22 N.m (16 lb in).
- Install the clutch actuator cylinder and bolts. Tighten the clutch actuator cylinder bolts to 8 N.m (71 lb in).
- Install the transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement .
- Lower the vehicle.