Shift Shaft Assemblies and Gear Clusters Installation
Refer to the following transmission component locator graphics as needed:
Transmission Case (1 of 2)
Adapter Plate and Gears
Extension Housing (1 of 2)
Shift Shaft and Clutch Housing
Tools Required
J 36850 Transjel®
Transmission Assembly Lube
- Lubricate all components as assembly progresses. Use J 36850
or the equivalent.
- Install the selective shims. Refer to the Input Shaft, Mainshaft, and Countershaft
in Shimming Procedures
.
- Install the following parts:
• | The input shaft bearing race |
• | The countershaft bearing race |
- Install the following parts:
4.2. | The 4TH speed gear blocking ring |
- Assemble the shift shaft to the mainshaft.
Install the mainshaft and the shift shaft assembly.
- Install the countershaft assembly using the following sequence:
6.1. | Lift up the mainshaft assembly enough in order to install the
countershaft assembly. |
6.2. | Install the countershaft assembly. |
6.3. | Lift the mainshaft assembly enough in order to rotate the input
shaft to engage the synchronizer keys with 4TH gear blocking ring. |
- Install the 5TH/6TH and the reverse shift shaft.
Align the slots of the shift shaft levers with the interlock plate.
Transmission Case Installation
Tools Required
J 36850 Transjel®
Transmission Assembly Lube
- Lubricate all components as the assembly progresses. Use J 36850
or the equivalent.
- Apply sealant at the transmission case to adapter plate mating surface. Use
GM P/N 12345739 or the equivalent.
- Install the ball detent and the spring in the front offset lever.
- Do the following in order to install the transmission case and the front offset
lever:
4.1. | Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL in order to keep the 3RD/4TH
shift shaft from engaging. |
4.2. | Compress the front offset lever together while sliding it onto
the shift shaft. This will prevent the spring release of the inner components. |
4.3. | Slide the transmission case onto the gear clusters and the shift
rail components. |
- Apply anaerobic threadlocker to the threads of the shift lever guide bolts.
Use GM P/N 12345382 or the equivalent.
- Pull up on 5th/6th and reverse shift rail assembly. This will help align the
slot of the shift interlock plate with the guide bolt hole.
- Install the shift lever guide bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 27 N·m (20 Ib 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.
- Install the adapter plate to transmission case bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 35 N·m (26 Ib ft).
- Install the front offset lever roll pin.
- Install the roll pin (182). Refer to
Shift Shaft and Clutch Housing
- Apply anaerobic threadlocker to the threads of the shift detent assembly.
Use GM P/N 12345382 or the equivalent.
- Install the shift detent assembly.
Tighten
Tighten the detent assembly to 40 N·m (30 Ib ft).
- Apply sealant to the mating surface of the cover plate. Use GM P/N 12345739
or the equivalent.
- Install the cover plate and the cover plate bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 20 N·m (15 Ib ft).
- Install the computer aided gear select solenoid.
Tighten
Tighten the solenoid to 40 N·m (30 Ib ft).
Countershaft Extension Installation
- Position the transmission
in the horizontal position.
- Install the countershaft extension assembly and the 5th/6th shift
fork. The splines of the countershaft extension must engage the splines
of the countershaft.
- Install the 5th/6th shift
fork retainer ring.
5th/6th Speed Driven Gear Installation
Tools Required
J 39441 Gear Installer
Install the 5TH/6TH speed driven gear using the J 39441
. The smaller OD of the gear faces down.
Reverse Shift Fork Installation
- Install the reverse shift fork, the synchronizer and the thrust washer.
- Install a new shift fork retainer ring.
- Install the reverse synchronizer retainer ring.
Reverse Speed Gear Installation
- Install the following
parts in order:
1.3. | The wave washer so the concave side faces the blocking ring |
1.4. | The caged needle bearing |
1.5. | The reverse speed gear |
- Install the following
parts in order:
2.4. | The roller bearing retainer ring |
Speedometer Sensor Gear Installation
Tools Required
J 39441 Gear Installer
- Install the speedometer gear retainer ring.
- Install the speedometer gear. Use the J 39441
.
- Install the speedometer retaining ring.
- Install the sealing ring.
Extension Housing Installation
- Install the following parts:
1.2. | The selective shims. Refer to the Countershaft Extension in Shimming Procedures
. |
1.3. | The countershaft extension bearing race |
- Install the following
parts:
2.1. | The reverse idler shaft |
2.4. | The reverse idler gear |
2.5. | The reverse idler gear thrust washer |
- Apply thread sealer to the reverse idler shaft brackets bolt threads. Use
GM P/N 12345382 or the equivalent.
- Install the following parts:
4.1. | The reverse idler shaft bracket |
4.2. | The reverse idler shaft bracket bolts |
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 Ib 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.
- Apply sealant at extension
housing to the transmission case mating surface. Use GM P/N 12345739 or the
equivalent.
- Apply thread sealer to the extension housing bolt threads. Use GM P/N 12346004
or the equivalent.
- Install the extension housing. Align the 5TH/6TH and reverse shift shaft with
the extension housing bore.
- Install the extension housing bolts and the transmission bumper.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).
- Install the rear offset shift lever and the isolator cup.
- Install the rear offset shift lever roll pin.
Shifter Installation
- Apply sealant at extension housing to the shifter mating surface. Use GM P/N
12345739 or the equivalent.
- Install the shifter and the shifter bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the shifter bolts to 20 N·m (15 Ib 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.
- Remove the transmission from the support fixture.
- Apply sealant to the threads of the clutch fork pivot lever bolt. Use GM P/N
12345382 or the equivalent.
- Install the following parts:
5.1. | The clutch fork pivot lever |
5.2. | The clutch fork pivot lever nut |
5.3. | The clutch fork bolt. Apply thread sealer to the clutch fork bolt.
Use GM P/N 12345382. |
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 25 N·m (18 Ib ft).
- Install the clutch housing and the clutch housing bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 35 N·m (26 Ib ft).
- Install the vent tube.
Shift Shaft Assemblies and Gear Clusters Installation
Tools Required
J 36850 Transjel®
Lubricant Assembly Lube
- Lubricate all components as assembly progresses, using J 36850
.
- Install the input shaft
in the adapter plate.
- Assemble the shift shaft
to the mainshaft.
- Install the neutral return roll pin to the shift shaft.
- Install the mainshaft and the shift shaft assembly into the adapter
plate.
- Install the countershaft
assembly using the following sequence:
6.1. | Lift up the mainshaft assembly enough in order to install the
countershaft assembly. |
6.2. | Install the countershaft assembly. |
6.3. | Lift the mainshaft assembly enough in order to rotate the input
shaft to engage the synchronizer keys with 4th gear blocking ring. |
- Install the 5th/6th and
the reverse shift shaft.
Align the slots of the shift shaft levers with the interlock plate.
Reverse Lockout Assembly Assemble
Caution: The reverse lockout assembly is under spring pressure. Exercise caution
when removing the retainer ring, as bodily injury may result.
- Install the reverse lockout plunger (6).
- Install the reverse lockout outer spring (5).
- Install the reverse lockout collar (4).
- Compress the reverse lockout plunger and the collar (4) in a vise
and Install the retainer ring (3).
- Install the reverse lockout inner spring (2).
- Install the reverse lockout components in the body (1).
- Install the retainer ring (7).
- Install the O-ring to body (8).
Transmission Case Installation
Tools Required
• | J 41099 Skip
Shift Sensor Remover/Installer |
Important: Lubricate all components as the assembly progresses. Use J 36850
or the equivalent.
- Apply sealant GM P/N United States 12345739, GM P/N Canada 10953472
or equivalent to the transmission case to adapter plate mating surface.
- Install the ball detent
and the spring in the front offset lever.
- Do the following in order
to install the transmission case and the offset lever:
3.1. | Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL in order to keep the 3rd/4th
shift shaft from engaging. |
3.2. | Install the offset lever. |
3.3. | Compress the front offset lever together while sliding it onto
the shift shaft. This will prevent the spring release of the inner components. |
3.4. | Slide the transmission case onto the gear clusters and the shift
rail components. |
- Apply threadlock GM P/N United
States 12346004, GM P/N Canada 10953480 or equivalent
to the threads of the shift lever guide 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.
- Install the shift lever guide bolts and pull up on 5th/6th and reverse
shift rail assembly. This will help align the slot of the shift interlock
plate with the guide bolt hole.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 27 N·m (20 Ib ft).
- Install the adapter plate
to transmission case bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 48 N·m (36 Ib ft).
- Install the magnets into the transmission case.
- Install the offset lever
roll pin.
- Install the shift detent
assembly.
Tighten
Tighten the detent assembly to 40 N·m (30 Ib ft).
- Apply sealant GM P/N United
States 12345739, GM P/N Canada 10953472 or the
equivalent to the mating surface of the cover plate.
- Install the transmission
case cover and the case cover bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 20 N·m (15 Ib ft).
- Install the reverse lockout
body and bolt in the cover plate.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 18 N·m (13 Ib ft).
- Install the reverse lockout
solenoid to reverse lockout body assembly, using the J 41099
.
Tighten
Tighten the solenoid to 40 N·m (30 Ib ft).
- Install the computer aided
gear select solenoid.
Tighten
Tighten the solenoid to 40 N·m (30 Ib ft).
Countershaft Extension Installation
- Position the transmission in the horizontal position.
- Install the countershaft extension assembly and the 5th/6th shift
fork. The splines of the countershaft extension must engage the splines
of the countershaft.
- Install the 5th/6th shift
fork retainer ring.
5th/6th Speed Driven Gear Installation
Tools Required
• | J 39441 5th/6th
Driven Gear Installer |
Install the 5th/6th speed
driven gear using the J 39441
and J 39441-10
.
The smaller outside diameter (OD) of the gear faces down.
Reverse Shift Fork Installation
- Install the reverse shift fork, the synchronizer
and the thrust washer.
- Install a new shift fork retainer ring.
- Install the reverse synchronizer retainer
ring.
Reverse Speed Gear Installation
- Install the following
parts in order:
1.3. | The wave washer so the concave side faces the blocking ring |
1.4. | The caged needle bearing |
1.5. | The reverse speed gear |
- Install the following
parts in order:
2.4. | The roller bearing retainer ring |
Extension Housing Assemble
Tools Required
J 44395 Transmission
Support Fixture
- Install the following
parts in order:
1.2. | The selective shims. Refer to the Countershaft Extension in Shimming
Procedures. |
1.3. | The countershaft extension bearing race |
- Install the following
parts in order:
2.1. | The reverse idler shaft |
2.3. | The reverse idler gear |
- Apply Loctite® 272
GM P/N 12345382 or the equivalent to the reverse idler shaft
brackets bolt threads.
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.
- Install the following parts in order:
4.1. | The reverse idler shaft bracket. |
4.2. | The reverse idler shaft bracket bolts. |
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 Ib ft).
- Apply sealant GM P/N 12345739 or equivalent to the extension
housing to the transmission case mating surface.
- Apply thread sealer GM P/N 12346004
or equivalent to the top two extension housing bolts.
Important: Align the 5th/6th shift shaft to the extension housing bore in order
to install the extension housing.
- Install the extension housing.
- Install the extension housing bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 48 N·m (36 lb ft).
- Install the vent tube.
- Remove the J 44395
.
- Install the remaining
two adapter plate bolts (1) and (2).
Tighten
Tighten the adapter plate bolts to 48 N·m (36 lb ft).