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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 8092 Drive Handle
    • J 39440 Rear Seal Installer
    • J 39546 Bearing Race Installer
    • J 39437 Bushing Installer
    • J 41099 Reverse Solenoid Socket

    Object Number: 38397  Size: SH
  1. Install the shift shaft bushing. Use the J 39437 .

  2. Object Number: 38395  Size: SH
  3. Install the mainshaft bearing race. Use the J 39546 and the J 8092 .

  4. Object Number: 38401  Size: SH
  5. Install the mainshaft bearing race retainer ring.

  6. Object Number: 38386  Size: SH
  7. Install the rear seal and boot (Locate the drain hole in the rear seal and boot down). Use the J 39440 .

  8. Object Number: 38385  Size: SH
  9. Install the following parts:
  10. 5.1. The O-ring seal to the vehicle speed sensor
    5.2. The vehicle speed sensor and the clamp
    5.3. The vehicle speed sensor bolt

    Tighten
    The bolt to 10 N·m (89 Ib in).

    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.

    Caution: The reverse lockout assembly is under spring pressure. Exercise caution when removing the retainer ring, as bodily injury may result.

  11. Assemble the reverse lockout assembly in the following sequence:
  12. 6.1. Refer to

    Extension Housing (1 of 2)


    Object Number: 38215  Size: LF
    (1)Control Lever Boot
    (2)Snap Ring
    (3)Reverse Lockout
    (4)Reverse Lockout Outer Spring
    (5)Reverse Lockout Seat
    (6)Slap Ring
    (7)Reverse Lockout Inner Spring
    (8)Reverse Lockout Body
    (9)Reverse Lockout Solenoid Mounting Bolt
    (10)Reverse Lockout Solenoid
    (11)Speed sensor Bolt
    (12)Transmission Extension
    (13)Speed Sensor
    (14)Bumper
    (15)Reverse Lockout Assembly
    (16)Reverse Lockout O-Ring Seal
    (17)Bushing
    (18)Offset Shift Lever
    (19)Offset Shift Lever Pin
    (20)Isolator Cup
    (21)Shift Control Bolt
    (22)Shift Control
    (23)Shift Control Bolt
    .
    6.2. Install the reverse lockout plunger (3).
    6.3. Install the reverse lockout outer spring (4).
    6.4. Install the reverse lockout collar (5).
    6.5. Compress the reverse lockout plunger (3) and the collar (5) in a vise and Install the retainer ring (6).
    6.6. Install the reverse lockout inner spring (7).
    6.7. Install the reverse lockout components in the body (8).
    6.8. Install the retainer ring (2).
    6.9. Install the O-ring (16) to body (8).

    Object Number: 38384  Size: SH
  13. Install the reverse lockout solenoid to reverse lockout body assembly. Use the J 41099 .
  14. Tighten
    The solenoid to 40 N·m (30 Ib ft).


    Object Number: 38383  Size: SH
  15. Install the following parts:
  16. 8.1. The reverse lockout assembly
    8.2. The reverse lockout assembly bolt

    Tighten
    The bolt to 18 N·m (13 Ib in).


    Object Number: 38628  Size: SH
  17. Apply thread sealer to the transmission lubricant drain plug. Use GM P/N 1052080.

  18. Object Number: 38381  Size: SH
  19. Install the transmission lubricant drain plug.
  20. Tighten
    The plug to 18 N·m (13 Ib ft).

Tools Required

    • J 8092 Drive Handle
    • J 26508-A Transmission Rear Seal Installer
    • J 39546 Bearing Race Installer
    • J 42198 Transmission Rear Seal Installer

    Object Number: 74209  Size: SH
  1. Install the mainshaft bearing race. Use the J 39546 and the J 8092 .

  2. Object Number: 38401  Size: SH
  3. Install the mainshaft bearing race retainer ring.
  4. Notice: Failure to install the inner output shaft seal correctly will cause a leak.

  5. Install the inner output shaft seal with garter spring facing inward, usingJ 26508-A .
  6. Notice: Failure to install the outer output shaft seal correctly will cause a leak.

  7. Install the outer output shaft seal with garter spring facing outward, usingJ 42198 .

  8. Object Number: 38436  Size: SH
  9. Apply thread sealer GM P/N United States 12346004, GM P/N Canada 10953480 to the transmission case drain plug.

  10. Object Number: 38381  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.

  11. Install the transmission case drain plug.
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the plug to 18 N·m (13 Ib ft).