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.
- Install the insulator to the top of the transmission.
- Slowly feed the clutch hydraulic hose towards the clutch master cylinder.
- Rotate the transmission clockwise onto the clutch hub splines.
- Position the transmission to the engine. Do not use the transmission bolts to draw up the transmission.
- If equipped with a 8.1L engine, install the transmission studs. Tighten the transmission studs to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Install the insulator to the top of the transmission.
- Slowly feed the clutch hydraulic hose towards the clutch master cylinder.
- Rotate the transmission clockwise onto the clutch hub splines.
- Position the transmission to the engine. Do not use the transmission bolts to draw up the transmission
- If equipped with a 6.6L engine, install the transmission bolts/studs. Tighten the transmission bolts/studs to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Install the transmission support.
- Remove the transmission jack.
- Install the exhaust pipe hanger bracket and bolts. Tighten the exhaust pipe hanger bracket bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
- Install the starter.
- If equipped with 4WD, install the vent hose clip (1) to the fuel feed/return bracket.
- Install the vent hose clip and nut. Tighten the vent hose clip nut to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- If equipped with 4WD, install the vent hose clip to the bracket.
- Install the fuel lines to the fuel feed/return brackets.
- Position the harness.
- Install the oxygen sensors connectors (1,3) to the fuel feed/return hose clip and transmission bracket.
- Install the PTO connector to the fuel feed/return bracket.
- Install the engine harness clips (6) to the fuel feed/return brackets.
- If equipped with a 8.1L engine, connect the following electrical connectors:
- PTO (2), if connected
- Oxygen sensors (1, 3)
- Backup lamp switch (4)
- VSS (5)
- Install the fuel lines to the fuel feed/return brackets.
- Position the harness.
- Install the PTO connector to the fuel feed/return bracket.
- Install the engine harness clips (1) to the fuel feed/return brackets.
- If equipped with a 6.6L engine, connect the following electrical connectors:
- PTO (2), if connected
- Backup lamp switch (3)
- VSS (4)
- Connect the clutch actuator cylinder line retaining clips.
Important: Improper connection may cause the quick connect from locking properly. Before pushing in the clutch pedal fully, check with light pressure. If pedal is hard recheck the connection.
- Connect the clutch actuator cylinder hydraulic hose quick connect from the master cylinder.
- If equipped with 4WD, install the transfer case. Refer to TRANSFER CASE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - NVG263-NP (SELECTABLE) or TRANSFER CASE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - NVG261-NP2 (TWO SPEED MANUAL) .
- If vehicle is a 2WD, install the rear propeller shaft, Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT - ONE PIECE or PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT - TWO PIECE .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the shift lever. Refer to Shift Lever Assembly Replacement .
- Fill the transmission with fluid.
- Bleed the clutch hydraulic system, if necessary. Refer to BLEEDING .