GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 23327-1 Clutch Spring Compressor
    • J 23456 Clutch Spring Compressor Press
    • J 25018-A Clutch Spring Compressor Adaptor

    Object Number: 7431  Size: SH
  1. Install a new O-ring input to forward clutch housing seal.

  2. Object Number: 7437  Size: SH
  3. Install new seals on the 3rd and 4th clutch piston.
  4. Install the 3rd and 4th clutch piston into the input housing.

  5. Object Number: 7438  Size: SH
  6. Inspect the forward clutch housing for the following defects:
  7. • Proper check ball operation
    • Damage or distortion
    • Burrs in the seal areas
    • Cracks

    Object Number: 7439  Size: SH
  8. Inspect the forward clutch piston for the following defects:
  9. • Porosity or damage
    • Ring groove damage
    • Apply leg damage
  10. Install new inner and outer forward clutch piston seals.

  11. Object Number: 7440  Size: SH
  12. Install the forward clutch piston into the forward clutch housing.

  13. Object Number: 7441  Size: SH
  14. Install the 3rd and 4th spring assembly into the 3rd and 4th apply ring.
  15. Install the forward clutch housing and piston into the 3rd and 4th apply ring.
  16. The forward clutch piston apply legs must be indexed with the 3rd and 4th clutch apply ring legs.

  17. Object Number: 7442  Size: SH
  18. Install the inner forward clutch seal protector on the input housing.
  19. In order to install the 3rd and 4th clutch apply ring and the forward housing and piston assembly perform the following functions:
  20. 12.1. Hold the assembly by the 3rd and 4th clutch apply ring legs during installation.
    12.2. Do not let the forward clutch piston separate from the housing.
    12.3. Firmly seat the assembly.
  21. Remove the inner forward clutch seal protector from the input housing.

  22. Object Number: 7443  Size: SH
  23. Inspect the overrun clutch piston for the following defects:
  24. • Porosity or damage
    • Seal groove nicks or damage
    • Overrun clutch ball proper operation
  25. Install the seal on the overrun clutch piston.

  26. Object Number: 7444  Size: SH
  27. Install the inner overrun seal protector on the input housing.
  28. Install the overrun piston in the input housing.

  29. Object Number: 7445  Size: SH
  30. Using a universal seal installer, carefully install the overrun clutch piston outer seal.

  31. Object Number: 7446  Size: SH
  32. Install the overrun clutch spring assembly.

  33. Object Number: 5759  Size: SH
  34. Install the clutch spring compressor and the clutch spring compressor adaptor and compress the overrun clutch spring assembly.
  35. Install the overrun clutch spring retainer snap ring.
  36. Remove the clutch spring compressor.