Holding Fixture Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Cadillac DTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special Tools

J 39050 Holding Fixture
J 3289-20 Transmission Support Fixture Base

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

WARNING:

To reduce the possibility of personal injury or transmission damage, make sure, when doing the next step, that all of the bolts for the support fixture are installed as shown, and that the bolts are tightened to 11 N.m (98 lb in).

Fig 1: Transmission Support Fixture Base & Holding Fixture

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Install the J 39050 holding fixture on the transmission.
Install the J 39050 holding fixture and the transmission into the J 3289-20 support fixture base.
Position the transmission with the case extension pointing downward in order to allow the fluid to drain.
Insert the pin into the J 3289-20 support fixture base.