"K" Series: Removal
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 28 other vehicles, including the 1987 GMC Vandura Special, 1987 GMC Vandura, 1987 GMC Value Van, 1987 GMC Suburban, and 1987 GMC Safari. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove air cleaner and disconnect T.V. or detent cable at carburetor. Remove transfer case shift lever knob and boot. Raise and support vehicle.
- Mark drive shafts for reassembly reference and remove from vehicle. Disconnect speedometer cable, shift linkage and all electrical leads from transmission and transfer case. Disconnect transfer case shift linkage.
- Remove transmission support strut rods and flywheel inspection cover. Mark flex plate and converter for reassembly reference. Remove torque converter-to-flex plate retaining bolts.
- Disconnect transmission oil cooler lines from transmission. Using a transmission jack, support transmission and transfer case. Remove transfer case-to-frame bracket bolts. Remove mount bolts and transmission crossmember.
- Remove transmission/transfer case assembly mounting bolts and remove assembly from vehicle. Separate transmission from transfer case.