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Front Housing Assemble NV3500

Front Housing Assembly

Tools Required

    • Hydraulic Press
    • J 36183 Input Shaft Press Tube with Cap
    • J 36184 Adapter Press Tube Reducer
    • J 36510 Clutch Fork Pivot Remover/Installer
    • J 36507 Detent Bushing Remove/Installer
    • J 36511 Oil Fill Plug Hex Bit (17 mm)
    • J 36798 Shift Shaft Bushing Installing Tool
    • J 36190 Driver Handle

    Object Number: 4725  Size: SH
  1. Install the input shaft bearing.
  2. • Press in the bearing until the snap ring is seated.
    • Use tool J 36183 and tool J 36184 .
    • Use a hydraulic press.

    Object Number: 4726  Size: SH
  3. Install the shift shaft front housing bushings. Use J 36798 and J 36190 .

  4. Object Number: 4728  Size: SH
  5. Install the two detent plunger bushings. Use tool J 36507 .

  6. Object Number: 4729  Size: SH
  7. Install the first bushing until the second scribe mark on the tool is aligned with the housing.

  8. Object Number: 4729  Size: SH
  9. Install the second bushing until the first scribe mark on the tool is aligned with the housing.

  10. Object Number: 4842  Size: SH
  11. Install the transmission housing vent assembly.

  12. Object Number: 4730  Size: SH
  13. Apply pipe sealant with Teflon™ GM P/N 1052080 or equivalent on the fill plug threads.

  14. Object Number: 4844  Size: SH
  15. Install the oil fill plug. Use J 36511 .
  16. Tighten
    Tighten the fill plug to 60 N·m (44 lb ft).

    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.


    Object Number: 4730  Size: SH
  17. Apply pipe sealant with Teflon™ GM P/N 1052080 or equivalent to the drain plug threads.

  18. Object Number: 4843  Size: SH
  19. Install the oil drain plug. Use tool J 36511 .
  20. Tighten
    Tighten the drain plug to 60 N·m (44 lb ft).

Front Housing Assemble Four Wheel Drive

Front Housing Assembly

Tools Required

    • Hydraulic Press
    • J 36183 Input Shaft Press Tube with Cap
    • J 36184 Adapter Press Tube Reducer
    • J 36510 Clutch Fork Pivot Remover/Installer
    • J 36507 Detent Preshing Remover/Installer
    • J 36511 Oil Fill Plug Hex Bit (17 mm)
    • J 36798 Shift Shaft Bushing Installing Tool
    • J 36190 Diver Handle

    Object Number: 4725  Size: SH
  1. Install the input shaft bearing.
  2. • Press in the bearing until the snap ring is seated.
    • Use J 36183 and J 36184 .
    • Use a hydraulic press.

    Object Number: 4726  Size: SH
  3. Install the shift shaft front housing bushings. Use J 36798 and J 36190 .

  4. Object Number: 4727  Size: SH
  5. Install the clutch fork pivot assembly. Use J 36510 and J 36190 .

  6. Object Number: 4728  Size: SH
  7. Install the two detent plunger bushings. Use J 36507 .

  8. Object Number: 4729  Size: SH
  9. Install the first bushing until the second scribe mark on the tool aligns with the housing.

  10. Object Number: 4729  Size: SH
  11. Install the second bushing until the first scribe mark on the tool aligns with the housing.

  12. Object Number: 4842  Size: SH
  13. Install the transmission housing vent assembly.

  14. Object Number: 4730  Size: SH
  15. Apply pipe sealant with Teflon™ or equivalent on the fill plug threads.

  16. Object Number: 4844  Size: SH

    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.

  17. Install the oil fill plug. Use J 36511 .
  18. Tighten
    Tighten the fill plug to 60 N·m (44 lb ft).


    Object Number: 4730  Size: SH
  19. Apply pipe sealant with Teflon™ or equivalent to the drain plug threads.

  20. Object Number: 4843  Size: SH
  21. Install the oil drain plug. Use tool J 36511 .
  22. Tighten
    Tighten the drain plug to 60 N·m (44 lb ft).

Front Housing Assemble Rear Wheel Drive

Front Housing Assembly

Tools Required

    • Hydraulic Press
    • J 36183 Input Shaft Press Tube with Cap
    • J 36184 Adapter Press Tube Reducer
    • J 36510 Clutch Fork Pivot Remover/Installer
    • J 36507 Detent Bushing Remove/Installer
    • J 36511 Oil Fill Plug Hex Bit (17 mm)
    • J 36798 Shift Shaft Bushing Installing Tool
    • J 36190 Driver Handle

    Object Number: 4725  Size: SH
  1. Install the input shaft bearing.
  2. • Press in the bearing until the snap ring is seated.
    • Use tool J 36183 and tool J 36184 .
    • Use a hydraulic press.

    Object Number: 4726  Size: SH
  3. Install the shift shaft front housing bushings. Use J 36798 and J 36190 .

  4. Object Number: 4728  Size: SH
  5. Install the two detent plunger bushings. Use tool J 36507 .

  6. Object Number: 4729  Size: SH
  7. Install the first bushing until the second scribe mark on the tool is aligned with the housing.

  8. Object Number: 4729  Size: SH
  9. Install the second bushing until the first scribe mark on the tool is aligned with the housing.

  10. Object Number: 4842  Size: SH
  11. Install the transmission housing vent assembly.

  12. Object Number: 4730  Size: SH
  13. Apply pipe sealant on the fill plug threads.

  14. Object Number: 4844  Size: SH

    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.

  15. Install the oil fill plug. Use J 36511 .
  16. Tighten
    Tighten the fill plug to 60 N·m (44 lb ft).


    Object Number: 4730  Size: SH
  17. Apply pipe sealant to the drain plug threads.

  18. Object Number: 4843  Size: SH
  19. Install the oil drain plug. Use tool J 36511 .
  20. Tighten
    Tighten the drain plug to 60 N·m (44 lb ft).