Installation Procedure
- Install the J 21366 onto the transmission bell housing to retain the torque converter.
- Support the transmission with a transmission jack.
- Raise the transmission into place while simultaneously installing the fluid indicator tube.
- Remove the J 21366 from the transmission.
- Slide the transmission straight onto the locating pins while lining up the marks on the flex plate and the torque converter.
The torque converter must rotate freely by hand.
- Install the bolts and studs (1-8) securing the transmission to the engine.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts and studs to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Connect the transmission oil cooler lines to the transmission. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement .
- Install the transfer case. Refer to Transfer Case Assembly Replacement .
- Install the shift control cable (3) to the cable bracket (1).
- Install the shift control cable retainer (2).
- Connect the shift control cable (3) to the range select lever (4)
- Install the fuel pipe bracket nut (1).
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Install the fuel pipe bracket screw (2).
Tighten: Tighten the screw to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Connect the transmission electrical harness connector (2).
- Install the transmission electrical harness retaining screw (1).
Tighten: Tighten the screw to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Install the vent hose to the transmission and transfer case.
- Install the transmission heat shield. Refer to Transmission Heat Shield Replacement .
- Raise the transmission to installed height.
- Install the transmission mount. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement .
- Install the transmission support. Refer to Transmission Support Replacement .
- Remove the transmission jack.
- If reusing the torque converter bolts, clean the bolt threads and apply LOCTITE 242, GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489), or equivalent to the threads prior to installation.
- Install the flex plate to torque converter bolts (1).
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 65 N.m (48 lb ft).
- Install the right flex plate inspection cover (1).
- Install the right flex plate inspection cover bolt (2).
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
- Install the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement .
- Install the left flex plate inspection cover (1).
- Install the left flex plate inspection cover bolt (2).
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
- Install the torque converter access plugs (1, 2).
- Install the front propeller shaft. Refer to Front Propeller Shaft Replacement .
- Install the rear propeller shaft. Refer to Rear Propeller Shaft Replacement .
- Install the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement .
- Install the catalytic converter guard. Refer to Catalytic Converter Guard Replacement .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
- Fill the transmission to the proper level. Refer to Fluid Capacity Specifications .
- Reset the TAP values. Refer to Transmission Adaptive Functions .
- If a replacement transmission is installed, program the TCM. Refer to Control Module References .
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution
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NOTE:
It is recommended that transmission adaptive pressure (TAP) information be reset.
Resetting the TAP values using a scan tool will erase all learned values in all cells. As a result, the engine control module (ECM), powertrain control module (PCM), or transmission control module (TCM) will need to relearn TAP values. Transmission performance may be affected as new TAP values are learned.
Resetting the TAP values using a scan tool will erase all learned values in all cells. As a result, the engine control module (ECM), powertrain control module (PCM), or transmission control module (TCM) will need to relearn TAP values. Transmission performance may be affected as new TAP values are learned.