GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

    Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1248215  Size: SH
  1. Install the speedometer-driven gear into the transaxle housing using the speedometer-driven gear bolt and tighten to 5 N·m (44 lb in).

  2. Object Number: 1251744  Size: SH
  3. Install the clutch-release bearing guide and the clutch-release bearing. Refer to Clutch Concentric Actuator Cylinder Replacement.
  4. Install the backup lamp switch into the transaxle housing and tighten to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

  5. Object Number: 1248221  Size: SH
  6. Install the differential into the transaxle housing. Refer to Differential Case Assemble.
  7. Install the bearing plate, with the shafts attached.
  8. Install the bearing plate bolts and tighten to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).

  9. Object Number: 1248219  Size: SH
  10. Install the transaxle cover using the transaxle cover bolts and tighten.
  11. • the bigger transaxle cover bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft)
    •  the smaller transaxle cover bolts to 15 N·m (11 lb ft)

    Object Number: 1248207  Size: SH
  12. Install the gearshift lever cover using the gearshift lever cover bolts and tighten to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).
  13. Install the transaxle into the vehicle. Refer to Transmission Replacement.