GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in the Preface section.

    Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Remove the shift control assembly. Refer to Shift Control Assembly Replacement .
  2. Remove the propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement .

  3. Object Number: 1955604  Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the following electrical connector:
  5. Backup lamp switch (2).

  6. Disconnect the oxygen sensor connectors (1) from the transmission.
  7. Disconnect the clutch slave cylinder. Refer to Clutch Concentric Actuator Cylinder Replacement .
  8. Remove the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement .

  9. Object Number: 1955607  Size: SH
  10. Remove the transmission close out panel to transmission retaining bolt (1).

  11. Object Number: 1955606  Size: SH
  12. Remove the transmission close out panel to transmission retaining bolt (1).

  13. Object Number: 1955588  Size: SH
  14. Remove the transmission to engine block retaining bolts (1)
  15. Remove the transmission from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Important: Engage third gear on the transmission to allow for alignment of the input spline of the transmission to the clutch assembly.

  1. Install the transmission to the vehicle.

  2. Object Number: 1955588  Size: SH
  3. Install the transmission to engine block retaining bolts (1)
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 48 N·m (35 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1955607  Size: SH
  5. Install the transmission close out panel to transmission retaining bolt (1).
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1955606  Size: SH
  7. Install the transmission close out panel to transmission retaining bolt (1).
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

  9. Connect the clutch slave cylinder. Refer to Clutch Concentric Actuator Cylinder Replacement .
  10. Install the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement .

  11. Object Number: 1955604  Size: SH
  12. Connect the following electrical connector:
  13. Backup lamp switch (1).

  14. Connect the oxygen sensor connectors (1) from the transmission.
  15. Install the shift control assembly to the transmission. Refer to Shift Control Assembly Replacement .
  16. Install the propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement .
  17. Check the transmission fluid and fill as necessary. Refer to Transmission Fluid Level Inspection and Transmission Fluid Replacement .
  18. Install the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement .
  19. Lower the vehicle.

Transmission Final Test and Inspection

Complete the following procedure after the transmission is installed in the vehicle:

  1. With the ignition OFF or disconnected and clutch pedal depressed, crank the engine several times. Listen for any unusual noises or evidence that any parts are binding.
  2. Place transmission in neutral, start the engine and listen for any unusual noises or evidence that any parts are binding.
  3. While the engine continues to idle raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  4. Perform a final inspection for the proper fluid level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Level Inspection .
  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Road test the vehicle.