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Disassembly Procedure

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    Fig 1: Locating Speedometer Driven Hole Cover Sub-Assembly Bolt
    GM2012114Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the bolt (1) and speedometer driven hole cover sub-assembly from the transaxle housing.
  2. Remove the O-ring from the speedometer driven hole cover sub-assembly.
  3. Remove the park/neutral position switch assembly.
    4. Fig 2: Identifying Control Shaft Lever Nut And Washer
    GM2012165Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the nut and washer and remove the control shaft lever (1).
    5. Fig 3: Prying Out Lock Plate & Removing Manual Valve Shaft Nut
    GM2011852Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Using a screwdriver, pry out the lock plate and remove the manual valve shaft nut (1).
    6. Fig 4: Locating Park/Neutral Position Switch Assembly Bolts
    GM2011855Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the 2 bolts (1, 2) and pull out the park/neutral position switch assembly.
    7. Fig 5: View Of Speed Sensor & Bolt
    GM2012189Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the bolt and remove the speed sensor from the transaxle case.
    8. Fig 6: View Of Oil Cooler Tube Unions & Transaxle Case
    GM2012196Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the 2 oil cooler tube unions from the transaxle case.
  9. Remove the 2 O-rings from the 2 oil cooler tube unions.
    10. Fig 7: Locating 4 No. 1 Transaxle Case Plugs
    GM2012197Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the 4 No. 1 transaxle case plugs (1) from the transaxle housing and transaxle case.
    11. Fig 8: Identifying No. 1 Transaxle Case Plug & Transaxle Case
    GM2012198Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the No. 1 transaxle case plug (1) from the transaxle case.
  12. Remove the 5 O-rings from the 5 No. 1 transaxle case plugs.
    13. Fig 9: View Of Breather Plug Hose & Breather Plug
    GM2012199Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the breather plug hose from the breather plug.
  14. Remove the breather plug from the transaxle case.
    15. Fig 10: Placing Transaxle Onto Wooden Blocks
    GM2012201Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Place the transaxle onto wooden blocks.
    16. Fig 11: View Of Oil Pan, Gasket & Bolts
    GM2011819Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove the 19 bolts and remove the oil pan and oil pan gasket.
    17. Fig 12: Locating Oil Pan Magnets
    GM2011820Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Remove the 2 oil cleaner magnets (1) from the oil pan.
  18. Examine the particles in the oil pan.
    • Collect any steel chips with the removed magnets.
    • Carefully look at the foreign matter and particles in the oil pan and on the magnets to predict the type of wear which might be found in the transaxle.
      • Steel (magnetic): bearing, gear and clutch plate wear
      • Brass (non-magnetic): bearing wear
    19. Fig 13: Locating Oil Strainer Bolts
    GM2011822Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Remove the 3 bolts (1) and remove the oil strainer assembly.
    20. Fig 14: View Of Oil Strainer Gasket & Oil Strainer
    GM2011824Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Remove the oil strainer gasket (1) from the oil strainer assembly.
    21. Fig 15: Identifying ATF Temperature Sensor Bolt & Lock Plate
    GM2012204Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  21. Disconnect the 5 solenoid connectors.
  22. Remove the bolt (7) and lock plate and remove the ATF temperature sensor.
    23. Fig 16: Locating Bolts, Manual Detent Spring Cover & Manual Detent Spring
    GM2011826Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  23. Remove the 2 bolts and remove the detent spring cover and detent spring (1).
    24. Fig 17: Locating Valve Body Assembly Bolts
    GM2011827Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  24. Remove the 13 bolts (1) and the valve body assembly from the transaxle case.
    25. Fig 18: Locating Transmission Wire Bolt
    GM2011805Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  25. Remove the bolt and the transmission wire (1) from the transaxle case.
    26. Fig 19: Identifying Transmission Wire O-Ring
    GM2011806Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  26. Remove the O-ring (1) from the transmission wire.
    27. Fig 20: Identifying Transaxle Case 2ND Brake Gasket
    GM2012205Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  27. Remove the transaxle case 2nd brake gasket (1) from the transaxle case.
    28. Fig 21: Locating Transaxle Case Gasket
    GM2012208Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  28. Remove the transaxle case gasket (1) from the transaxle case.
  29. Remove the brake drum gasket from the transaxle case.
    30. Fig 22: Exploded View Of Check Ball Body And Spring
    GM2012211Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  30. Remove the check ball body and spring from the transaxle case.
    31. Fig 23: Exploded View Of Oil Hole, Accumulator Piston & Spring
    GM2012213Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:
    • Blowing air may cause the piston to jump out. When removing the piston, hold it by hand using a shop rag or piece of cloth.
    • Do not splash ATF with compressed air.
  31. Apply compressed air 392 kPa (57 psi) to the oil hole (1) and remove the B-2 accumulator piston and spring.
    32. Fig 24: Identifying B-2 Accumulator Piston O-Rings
    GM2012215Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  32. Remove the 2 O-rings (1) from the B-2 accumulator piston.
    33. Fig 25: View OF Oil Hole, C-3 Accumulator Piston And Spring
    GM2012219Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:
    • Blowing air may cause the piston to jump out. When removing the piston, hold it by hand using a shop rag or piece of cloth.
    • Do not splash ATF with compressed air.
  33. Apply compressed air 392 kPa (57 psi) to the oil hole (1) and remove the C-3 accumulator piston and spring.
    34. Fig 26: Identifying C-3 Accumulator Piston O-Rings
    GM2012220Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  34. Remove the 2 O-rings (1) from the C-3 accumulator piston.
    35. Fig 27: View Of Oil Hole, C-2 Accumulator Piston And Spring
    GM2012224Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:
    • Blowing air may cause the piston to jump out. When removing the piston, hold it by hand using a shop rag or piece of cloth.
    • Do not splash ATF with compressed air.
  35. Apply compressed air 392 kPa (57 psi) to the oil hole (1) and remove the C-2 accumulator piston and spring.
    36. Fig 28: Identifying C-2 Accumulator Piston O-Rings
    GM2012226Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  36. Remove the 2 O-rings (1) from the C-2 accumulator piston.
    37. Fig 29: Locating Differential Gear Assembly Bolts
    GM2012229Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  37. Remove the 14 bolts (1).
    38. NOTE: The differential gear assembly may be accidentally removed when the transaxle housing is removed.
  38. Tap around the circumference of the transaxle housing with a plastic hammer to remove the transaxle housing from the transaxle case.
  39. Inspect the input shaft end play.
    40. Fig 30: Measuring End Play In Axial Direction
    GM2012235Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  40. Measure the end play in the axial direction.

    Specification:  End Play - 0.38 to 1.29 mm (0.0149 to 0.0507 in)

    If the end play is not as specified, replace the stator shaft thrust needle roller bearing and the forward clutch hub thrust needle roller bearing.

    41. Fig 31: View Of Oil Pump Assembly Bolts
    GM2012237Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  41. Remove the 7 bolts and the oil pump assembly from the transaxle case.
    42. Fig 32: View Of Differential Gear Assembly
    GM2012238Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  42. Remove the differential gear assembly from the transaxle case.
    43. Fig 33: Identifying Overdrive Brake Gaskets
    GM2012240Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  43. Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 overdrive brake gaskets (1, 2) from the transaxle case.
    44. Fig 34: View Of Input Shaft Assembly
    GM2012242Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  44. Remove the input shaft assembly from the transaxle case.
    45. Fig 35: View Of Stator Shaft Thrust Needle Roller Bearing & Input Shaft
    GM2012247Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  45. Remove the stator shaft thrust needle roller bearing from the input shaft.
    46. Fig 36: View Of Snap Ring
    GM2012249Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  46. Using a screwdriver, remove the snap ring.
  47. Remove the flange, 4 discs and 4 plates from the input shaft.
    48. Fig 37: View Of Return Spring & Press
    GM2012255Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Do not compress the return spring excessively.
  48. Compress the return spring with a press (1).
  49. Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.
    50. Fig 38: View Of Clutch Balancer And Piston Return Spring
    GM2012257Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  50. Remove the clutch balancer and piston return spring.
    51. Fig 39: Placing Input Shaft & Oil Pump
    GM2012259Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  51. Place the input shaft onto the oil pump.
    52. NOTE: If the piston cannot be removed because it is tilted, either apply compressed air again while keeping the piston level or remove the piston using needle-nose pliers with their tips wrapped in protective tape.
  52. Holding the forward clutch piston by hand, apply 392 kPa (57 psi) compressed air to the oil pump to remove the forward clutch piston.
    53. Fig 40: Identifying Forward Clutch Piston Ring
    GM2012264Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  53. Using a screwdriver, remove the clutch piston ring from the forward clutch piston.
    54. Fig 41: Exploded View Of Input Shaft Oil Seal Ring
    GM2012266Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  54. Using a screwdriver, remove the input shaft oil seal ring (1) from the input shaft.
    55. Fig 42: View Of Forward Clutch Hub Thrust Needle Roller Bearing & Forward Clutch Hub
    GM2012268Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  55. Remove the forward clutch hub thrust needle roller bearing from the forward clutch hub.
    56. Fig 43: Measuring Intermediate Shaft End Play
    GM2012271Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  56. Inspect the intermediate shaft assembly.
  57. Using a dial indicator, measure the intermediate shaft end play.

    End Play:  0.21 to 0.96 mm (0.00826 to 0.0377 in)

    If the end play is not as specified, select and replace the rear clutch drum thrust needle roller bearing.

    58. Fig 44: View Of Forward Clutch Hub & Transaxle Case
    GM2012272Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  58. Remove the forward clutch hub from the transaxle case.
    59. Fig 45: View Of Rear Transaxle Cover, Rear Transaxle Cover & Transaxle Case
    GM2012279Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  59. Remove the 11 bolts.
  60. Tap around the circumference of the rear transaxle cover with a plastic hammer to remove the rear transaxle cover from the transaxle case.
    61. Fig 46: View Of Rear Transaxle Cover Plugs O-Rings
    GM2012281Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  61. Remove the 4 rear transaxle cover plugs from the rear transaxle cover.
  62. Using a screwdriver, remove the 4 O-rings from the 4 rear transaxle cover plugs.
    63. Fig 47: View Of Overdrive Brake Return Spring Snap Ring
    GM2012282Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Stop the press when the overdrive brake piston is lowered 1-2 mm (0.0394-0.0787 in) from the snap ring groove to prevent the overdrive brake piston from being deformed.
  63. Using a press and a screwdriver remove the snap ring.
  64. Remove the overdrive brake return spring from the rear transaxle cover.
    65. Fig 48: Applying Compressed Air To Rear Transaxle Cover To Remove Overdrive Brake Piston
    GM2012284Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:
    • Blowing air may cause the piston to jump out. When removing the piston, hold it by hand using a shop rag or piece of cloth.
    • Do not splash ATF with compressed air.
  65. Apply compressed air 392 kPa (57 psi) to the rear transaxle cover to remove the overdrive brake piston.
    66. Fig 49: Identifying Overdrive Brake Piston 2ND Coast O-Rings
    GM2012290Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  66. Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 O-rings (1, 2) from the 2nd coast and overdrive brake piston.
    67. Fig 50: Identifying Rear Transaxle Cover Oil Seal Rings
    GM2012303Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  67. Remove the clutch drum oil seal ring.
  68. Remove the 3 oil seal rings (1) from the rear transaxle cover.
    69. Fig 51: Removing Bearing Rear Transaxle Cover Using The Puller
    GM2012293Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  69. Remove the rear transaxle cover needle roller bearing.
  70. Using the puller (1) remove the bearing rear transaxle cover.
    71. Fig 52: View Of Transaxle Case Gaskets
    GM2012306Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  71. Remove the 4 transaxle case gaskets.
    72. Fig 53: View Of Rear Clutch Drum Thrust Needle Roller Bearing
    GM2012308Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  72. Using a magnetic pick-up tool, remove the rear clutch drum thrust needle roller bearing.
    73. Fig 54: View Of Intermediate Shaft Assembly & Transaxle Case
    GM2012315Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  73. Remove the intermediate shaft assembly from the transaxle case.
  74. Remove the reverse clutch disc.
    75. Fig 55: Removing Snap Ring Using A Screwdriver
    GM2012316Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  75. Using a screwdriver, remove the snap ring.
  76. Remove the flange, 3 discs and 3 plates.
    77. Fig 56: Removing Snap Ring Using A Screwdriver
    GM2012320Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  77. Using a screwdriver, remove the snap ring.
  78. Remove the direct clutch flange, 3 plates and 3 rear clutch flanges.
    79. Fig 57: Remove Snap Ring Using A Press
    GM2012321Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  79. Using a press (1), remove the snap ring.
  80. Remove the direct clutch return spring sub-assembly from the intermediate shaft.
    81. Fig 58: Installing Intermediate Shaft Onto Rear Transaxle Cover
    GM2012323Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  81. Install the intermediate shaft onto the rear transaxle cover.
    82. NOTE:
    • Blowing air may cause the piston to jump out. When removing the piston, hold it by hand using a shop rag or piece of cloth.
    • Do not splash ATF with compressed air.
  82. Apply compressed air 392 kPa (57 psi) to the oil hole shown in the illustration and remove the direct clutch piston from the intermediate shaft.
    83. Fig 59: Putting A Matchmark On Direct Clutch Drum & Intermediate Shaft Assembly
    GM2012327Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  83. Install the intermediate shaft onto the rear transaxle cover.
  84. Put a matchmark on the direct clutch drum in the same position as the cutout of the intermediate shaft assembly.
    85. NOTE:
    • Blowing air may cause the drum to jump out. When removing the drum, hold it by hand using a shop rag or piece of cloth.
    • Do not splash ATF with compressed air.
  85. Apply compressed air 392 kPa (57 psi) to the oil hole shown in the illustration and remove the direct clutch drum from the intermediate shaft.
    86. Fig 60: Identifying Piston O-Rings & Direct Clutch Piston
    GM2012328Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  86. Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 piston O-rings (1) from the direct clutch piston.
    87. Fig 61: View Of Direct Clutch Drum O-Ring & Direct Clutch Drum
    GM2012330Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  87. Using a screwdriver, remove the direct clutch drum O-ring (1) from the direct clutch drum.
    88. Fig 62: View Of Flange, Discs And No. 2 Flanges
    GM2012332Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  88. Remove the flange, 2 discs and 2 No. 2 flanges from the transaxle.
    89. Fig 63: C-2 Hub Thrust Bearing Race, Thrust Needle Roller Bearing & No. 3 Thrust Bearing Race And Direct Clutch Hub
    GM2012335Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  89. Using a magnetic pick-up tool, remove the C-2 hub thrust bearing race, the thrust needle roller bearing and the No. 3 thrust bearing race from the direct clutch hub.
    90. Fig 64: View Of Direct Clutch Hub & Transaxle Case
    GM2012337Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  90. Remove the direct clutch hub from the transaxle case.
    91. Fig 65: Rear No. 2 Planetary Sun Gear Thrust Needle Roller Bearing And Rear Planetary Sun Gear Assembly
    GM2012338Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  91. Using a magnetic pick-up tool, remove the rear No. 2 planetary sun gear thrust needle roller bearing from the rear planetary sun gear assembly.
    92. Fig 66: View Of Rear Planetary Sun Gear & Transaxle Case
    GM2012339Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  92. Remove the rear planetary sun gear from the transaxle case.
    93. Fig 67: Rear Planetary Sun Gear Thrust Needle Roller Bearing & No. 1 Planetary Carrier Thrust Washer And One-Way Clutch Assembly
    GM2012341Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  93. Remove the rear planetary sun gear thrust needle roller bearing and No. 1 planetary carrier thrust washer from the one-way clutch assembly.
  94. Inspect the one-way clutch assembly.
    95. Fig 68: Turning Rear Planetary Sun Gear One-Way Clutch
    GM2012344Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  95. Hold the rear planetary sun gear and turn the one-way clutch.
  96. Make sure that the one-way clutch turns freely counterclockwise and locks when turned clockwise.
    97. Fig 69: View Of One-Way Clutch Assembly, No. 2 Planetary Carrier Thrust Washer & Rear Planetary Sun Gear
    GM2012345Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  97. Remove the one-way clutch assembly and No. 2 planetary carrier thrust washer from the rear planetary sun gear.
    98. Fig 70: Exploded View Of Snap Rings
    GM2012346Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  98. Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 snap rings (1).
  99. Remove the 2 flanges, 4 discs and 3 flanges from the transaxle.
    100. Fig 71: View Of No. 2 One-Way Clutch
    GM2012347Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  100. Remove the 2nd brake piston sleeve from the transaxle case.
  101. Inspect the No. 2 one-way clutch.
    102. Fig 72: Turning Rear Planetary Gear Assembly
    GM2012349Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  102. Turn the rear planetary gear assembly.
  103. Make sure that the rear planetary gear assembly (1) turns freely counterclockwise and locks when turned clockwise.
    104. Fig 73: View Of Rear Planetary Gear Assembly, Transaxle Case & Snap Ring
    GM2012350Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  104. Using a screwdriver, remove the snap ring.
  105. Remove the rear planetary gear assembly from the transaxle case.
    106. Fig 74: Thrust Needle Roller Bearing & 2 Bearing Races And Rear Planetary Gear Assembly
    GM2012351Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  106. Remove the thrust needle roller bearing and 2 bearing races from the rear planetary gear assembly.
    107. Fig 75: View Of 2ND Brake Assembly, No. 2 One-Way Clutch And Rear Planetary Gear
    GM2012352Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  107. Remove the No. 2 one-way clutch.
  108. Separate the 2nd brake assembly, No. 2 one-way clutch and the rear planetary gear.
    109. Fig 76: Identifying Retainer & No. 2 One-Way Clutch
    GM2012353Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  109. Remove the outer race retainer.
  110. Remove the retainer from the No. 2 one-way clutch (1).
    111. Fig 77: Removing/Installing Snap Ring & 2ND Brake Piston Using A Press
    GM2012354Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  111. Remove the 2nd brake piston return spring sub-assembly.
  112. Using a press (1), remove the snap ring from the 2nd brake piston.
  113. Remove the 2nd brake return spring from the 2nd brake cylinder.
    114. Fig 78: Identifying 2ND Brake Piston Return Spring Subassembly & 2ND Brake Cylinder
    GM2012355Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  114. Remove the 2nd brake piston return spring subassembly from the 2nd brake cylinder.
    115. Fig 79: Holding 2ND Brake Piston And Apply Compressed Air To 2ND Brake Cylinder To Remove 2ND Brake Piston
    GM2012356Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  115. Hold the 2nd brake piston and apply compressed air 392 kPa (57 psi) to the 2nd brake cylinder to remove the 2nd brake piston.
    116. Fig 80: View Of O-Rings From 2ND Brake Cylinder
    GM2012357Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  116. Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 O-rings from the 2nd brake cylinder.
    117. Fig 81: View Of Front Planetary Sun Gear & Thrust Needle Roller Bearing & Transaxle Case
    GM2012358Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  117. Remove the front planetary sun gear and thrust needle roller bearing from the transaxle case.
    118. Fig 82: View Of 1ST & Reverse Brake Disc
    GM2012359Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  118. Remove the 1st and reverse brake disc.
  119. Using a screwdriver, remove the snap ring.
  120. Remove the flange, 4 discs and 4 plates from the transaxle case.
    121. Fig 83: Removing/Installing Snap Ring Using A Press And A Screwdriver
    GM2012362Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  121. Using a press and a screwdriver, remove the snap ring.
  122. Remove the 1st and reverse brake return spring sub-assembly.
    123. Fig 84: Applying Compressed Air To Transaxle Case To Remove No. 2 1ST And Reverse Brake Piston
    GM2012364Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  123. Remove the No. 2 1st and reverse brake piston
    124. NOTE:
    • Blowing air may cause the piston to jump out. When removing the piston, hold it by hand using a shop rag or piece of cloth.
    • Do not splash ATF with compressed air.
  124. Apply compressed air 392 kPa (57 psi) to the transaxle case to remove the No. 2 1st and reverse brake piston.
    125. Fig 85: Identifying O-Rings & No. 2 1ST And Reverse Brake Piston
    GM2012365Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  125. Remove the 2 O-rings (1) from the No. 2 1st and reverse brake piston.
    126. Fig 86: View Of Counter Driven Gear & Parking Lock Pawl
    GM2012367Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  126. Remove the counter drive gear nut.
  127. Secure the counter driven gear with the parking lock pawl.
    128. Fig 87: Releasing Lock Nut Washer Using A Chisel And A Hammer
    GM2012368Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  128. Using a chisel (1) and a hammer, release the lock nut washer.
    129. Fig 88: Removing Nut And Lock Nut Washer Using Counter Gear Nut Wrench
    GM2012371Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  129. Using DT-49190:  Counter Gear Nut Wrench, remove the nut and lock nut washer.
    130. Fig 89: Removing Planetary Gear Assembly From Transaxle Case Using A Press
    GM2012373Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  130. Using a press (1), remove the planetary gear assembly from the transaxle case.
    131. Fig 90: Installing Bolts To Counter Drive Gear
    GM2012374Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  131. Install the 2 bolts to the counter drive gear.

    Specification: 

    • Bolt (M6) Length - 40 to 80 mm (1.57 to 3.15 in)
    • Bolt (M6) Pitch - 1.0 mm (0.04 in)

  132. Rotate the 2 bolts and remove the counter drive gear and front planetary sun gear.
  133. Remove the 2 radial ball bearings from the counter drive gear and front planetary sun gear.
    134. Fig 91: View Of Cam Guide, Bracket, Transaxle Case & Bolts
    GM2012376Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  134. Remove the parking lock pawl bracket.
  135. Remove the 3 bolts, cam guide and bracket from the transaxle case.
    136. Fig 92: View Of Manual Valve Lever Shaft Retainer Spring & Manual Valve Lever Shaft
    GM2012378Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  136. Remove the manual valve lever shaft retainer spring from the manual valve lever shaft.
    137. Fig 93: Removing Spacer Using A Screwdriver
    GM2012381Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  137. Using a screwdriver, release and remove the spacer.
    138. Fig 94: Driving Out Manual Valve Lever Shaft Spring Pin Using A Pin Punch And Hammer
    GM2012384Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  138. Using a pin punch and hammer, drive out the manual valve lever shaft spring pin.
  139. Remove the manual valve lever shaft and manual valve lever.
    140. Fig 95: View Of Parking Lock Rod & Manual Valve Lever
    GM2012385Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  140. Remove the parking lock rod from the manual valve lever.
    141. Fig 96: View Of Manual Valve Lever Shaft & Transaxle Case
    GM2012393Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  141. Remove the manual valve lever shaft from the transaxle case.
    142. Fig 97: View Of Parking Lock Pawl Torsion Spring, Parking Lock Pawl & Transaxle Case
    GM2012397Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  142. Using a screwdriver, remove the parking lock pawl shaft from the transaxle case.
  143. Remove the parking lock pawl torsion spring (1) and parking lock pawl from the transaxle case.
    144. Fig 98: View Of Counter Driven Gear, Drive Pinion Thrust Needle Roller Bearing & Transaxle Case
    GM2012400Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  144. Remove the counter driven gear, drive pinion and thrust needle roller bearing from the transaxle case.
    145. Fig 99: Removing Differential Drive Pinion Plug Using A Brass Bar And A Hammer
    GM2012405Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  145. Using a brass bar and a hammer, remove the differential drive pinion plug.
    146. Fig 100: Removing Differential Drive Pinion From Counter Driven Gear Using A Press
    GM2012406Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  146. Using a press (1), remove the differential drive pinion from the counter driven gear.
    147. Fig 101: Identifying Bearing Lock Plate Bolt
    GM2012409Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  147. Remove the bolt (1) and the bearing lock plate.
    148. Fig 102: Locating Differential Gear Lube Apply Tube
    GM2012410Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  148. Remove the differential gear lube apply tube (1) from the transaxle housing.
    149. Fig 103: Removing Front Drive Pinion Front Tapered Roller Bearing From Transaxle Housing Using A Puller
    GM2012412Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  149. Using a puller (1), remove the front drive pinion front tapered roller bearing from the transaxle housing.
    150. Fig 104: Removing Front Drive Pinion Rear Tapered Roller Bearing From Transaxle Case Using A Puller
    GM2012413Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  150. Using a puller (1), remove the front drive pinion rear tapered roller bearing from the transaxle case.
  151. Remove the No. 1 transaxle case plate from the transaxle case.
    152. Fig 105: Removing Left Side Counter Drive Gear Bearing Outer Race From Transaxle Case Using A Slide Hammer
    GM2012415Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  152. Remove the left side counter drive gear bearing inner race and angular ball from the transaxle case.
  153. Using a slide hammer (1), remove the left side counter drive gear bearing outer race from the transaxle case.
  154. Remove the right side counter drive gear bearing.
    155. Fig 106: Removing Right Side Counter Drive Gear Bearing Outer Race From Transaxle Case Using A Slide Hammer
    GM2012433Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  155. Using a slide hammer (1), remove the right side counter drive gear bearing outer race from the transaxle case.
    156. Fig 107: View Of Counter Drive Gear Hole Snap Ring & Transaxle Case
    GM2012436Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  156. Using a screwdriver, remove the counter drive gear hole snap ring from the transaxle case.
    157. Fig 108: Removing Manual Valve Lever Shaft Oil Seal From Transaxle Case Using A Screwdriver
    GM2012437Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  157. Using a screwdriver, remove the manual valve lever shaft oil seal from the transaxle case.
    158. Fig 109: Removing Transaxle Case Oil Seal From Transaxle Case
    GM2012440Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  158. Remove the transaxle case oil seal from the transaxle case.
  159. Remove the transaxle case oil seal from the transaxle housing.
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