GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Tool Required

J 45012 Holding Fixture


    Object Number: 816705  Size: SH
  1. Remove the fluid pan drain plug (63) and seal (64), and allow the transmission fluid to drain.

  2. Object Number: 801790  Size: SH
  3. Put transmission in park.
  4. Install the J 45012 to hold the prop shaft flange (31).
  5. Important: Discard retainer (30), seal (32), washer (33) and nut (34).

  6. Remove the prop shaft flange nut (34).
  7. Remove the prop shaft flange washer (33) and seal (32).
  8. Remove the prop shaft flange (31) and the output shaft assembly retainer (30).
  9. Slowly rotate the transmission to a vertical position, with the bell housing facing up, and allow any excess fluid to drain.