Tools Required

J 38801 Input Shaft Seal Installer

1. Remove the transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement .
2. Remove the clutch actuator cylinder bolts.
3. Remove the clutch actuator cylinder.



4. Remove the input shaft bearing retainer bolts.

Remove the input shaft bearing retainer.

Screw 2 of the removed bolts into the threaded holes in the retainer in order to remove the retainer.




5. Using a hammer and a punch, remove the transmission housing front oil seal from the input shaft bearing retainer.
6. Remove the old gasket material from the input shaft bearing retainer.

Important: Inspect the input shaft bearing retainer for any nicks or cracks that may result in a leak. Replace as necessary.

1. Position a NEW oil seal in the input shaft bearing retainer.
2. Using J 38801 , install the oil seal.



3. Apply a thin bead of RTV sealer GM P/N 12345739 (Canadian P/N 10953472), or equivalent to the input shaft bearing retainer mating surface.



4. Position the input shaft bearing retainer.
5. Align the bearing retainer oil drain hole at the top dead center position.
6. Apply threadlock GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488), or equivalent to the input shaft bearing retainer bolts.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

7. Install the input shaft bearing retainer bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 22 N·m (16 lb in).




8. Install the clutch actuator cylinder and bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 8 N·m (71 lb in).

9. Install the transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement .
10. Lower the vehicle.