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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Identifying Six Studs & One Bolt Securing Transmission To Engine
    GM394446Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the J 21366 onto the transmission bell housing to retain the torque converter.
  2. Raise the transmission into place and remove the J 21366 from the transmission.
  3. Slide the transmission straight onto the locating pins while lining up the marks on the flywheel and the torque converter made during removal. The torque converter must be flush onto the flywheel and rotate freely by hand.
    4. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Install nuts, studs and/or bolts securing the transmission to the engine.

    Tighten:  Tighten the studs and/or bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

    5. Fig 2: View Of Fuel Line Bracket & Bolt
    GM899344Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the fuel line retaining bracket to the transmission.
    6. Fig 3: Removing/Installing Access Plug
    GM744183Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the flywheel to torque converter bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 63 N.m (46 lb ft).

  7. Install the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement in Engine Electrical.
  8. Remove the safety chain from the transmission.
    9. Fig 4: View Of Filler Tube To Bell Housing Nut
    GM899345Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the transmission filler tube.
  10. Install the filler tube nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the filler tube nut to 10 N.m (7 lb ft).

  11. Install the transmission vent hose (2), fuel lines, and the wiring harness to the transmission.
  12. Install the transmission harness to the retainers.
  13. Install the heat shield to the transmission. Refer to Heat Shield Replacement .
  14. Install the bolts securing the heat shield to the transmission.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).

    15. Fig 5: Identifying Range Selector Cable
    GM744174Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Install the shift cable end to the transmission shift lever ball stud (6) and bracket (1). Refer to Automatic Transmission Range Selector Cable Replacement .
  16. Put jack stand under rear of transmission instead of transmission jack.
  17. Install the front exhaust pipe assembly. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
  18. Install transmission jack and remove jack stand from rear of transmission.
  19. Install the transmission mount to the vehicle. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement (5.3L) .
  20. Install the transmission support to the vehicle. Refer to Transmission Support Replacement in Frame and Underbody.
    21. Fig 6: View Of Transmission Mount To Transmission Support
    GM744176Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  21. Lower the transmission and remove the transmission jack.
  22. Install the nuts securing the transmission mount to the transmission support.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nuts to 46 N.m (35 lb ft).

  23. Install the rear propeller shaft. Refer toPropeller Shaft Replacement in Propeller Shaft.
  24. Flush the transmission oil cooler and cooling lines at this time, if necessary. Refer to Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Flushing and Flow Test (J 45096) or Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Flushing and Flow Test (J 35944-A) .
  25. Connect the transmission oil cooler lines (4) to the transmission. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement .
  26. Lower the vehicle.
  27. Connect the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
  28. Fill the transmission to the proper level with DEXRON® III transmission fluid and check for leaks. Refer to Transmission Fluid Checking Procedure .
  29. Road test the vehicle and check for proper operation.
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