Installation Procedure

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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.

Fig 1: Positioning A New Oil Seal In Input Shaft Bearing Retainer
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Using J 38801 , install the oil seal. See Special Tools .
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.

Fig 2: Aligning Bearing Retainer Oil Drain Hole At Top Dead Center Position
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Apply threadlock GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488), or equivalent to the input shaft bearing retainer bolts.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Install the input shaft bearing retainer bolts.

Fig 3: Installing Input Shaft Bearing Retainer Bolts
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Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 22 N.m (16 lb in).
Install the clutch actuator cylinder and bolts.

Fig 4: Installing Clutch Actuator Cylinder
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Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 8 N.m (71 lb in)
Install the transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement .
Lower the vehicle.