Lift Plate and Holding Fixture Removal

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

NOTE: Callouts in the following chart represent components shown in graphic above.

Callout	Component Name
1	Transmission Case WARNING: Handle with care, the transmission assembly weighs over 90.7 kg (200 lbs). Bodily injury could occur if not handled properly. WARNING: The torque converter must be held to the torque converter housing by a retaining device such as shipping brackets. Without the retaining device, the torque converter may slide forward, disengaging the oil pump, or may fall completely out of the transmission causing personal injury and/or property damage. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure Install DT-47811-A Lift Plate. Tighten bolts and nut to 12 N.m (106 lb in). Install DT-3289-20 Holding Fixture Remove lock pin from DT-3289-20 Holding Fixture. Raise the transmission with an overhead hoist in order to remove the holding DT-46625 Transmission Holding Fixture. Lower the transmission assembly onto the transmission jack in order to remove the DT-47811-A Lift Plate. NOTE: Only 2 bolt holes on the lift plate will align with the bosses on the transmission case. This is sufficient for lifting the transmission to remove the holding fixture. Special Tools DT-3289-20 Holding Fixture DT-46625 Transmission Holding Fixture DT-46625-10 Transmission Holding Fixture Adapter DT-47811-A Lift Plate Equivalent regional tools: Special Tools .

Callout

Component Name

Transmission Case

WARNING:

Handle with care, the transmission assembly weighs over 90.7 kg (200 lbs). Bodily injury could occur if not handled properly.

WARNING:

The torque converter must be held to the torque converter housing by a retaining device such as shipping brackets. Without the retaining device, the torque converter may slide forward, disengaging the oil pump, or may fall completely out of the transmission causing personal injury and/or property damage.

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Procedure

Install DT-47811-A Lift Plate.
Tighten bolts and nut to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
Install DT-3289-20 Holding Fixture
Remove lock pin from DT-3289-20 Holding Fixture.
Raise the transmission with an overhead hoist in order to remove the holding DT-46625 Transmission Holding Fixture.
Lower the transmission assembly onto the transmission jack in order to remove the DT-47811-A Lift Plate.

NOTE:

Only 2 bolt holes on the lift plate will align with the bosses on the transmission case. This is sufficient for lifting the transmission to remove the holding fixture.

Special Tools

DT-3289-20 Holding Fixture
DT-46625 Transmission Holding Fixture
DT-46625-10 Transmission Holding Fixture Adapter
DT-47811-A Lift Plate

Equivalent regional tools: Special Tools .