GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 2619-01 Slide Hammer
    • J 23456 Booster and Clutch Pack Compressor
    • J 43074 Forward Clutch Piston Spring Compressor
    • J 43083 Input Shaft Holding Base
    • J 45209 Fluid Passage Sleeve Remover

    Object Number: 780944  Size: SH
  1. Remove the retaining ring for the speed sensor reluctor ring.
  2. Remove the speed sensor reluctor ring.
  3. Remove the internal gear thrust washer.

  4. Object Number: 780946  Size: SH
  5. Remove the retaining ring for the forward clutch backing plate.
  6. Remove the forward clutch backing plate.
  7. Remove the forward clutch backing plates, 2 each.
  8. Remove the forward clutch waved plate.

  9. Object Number: 780953  Size: SH
  10. Remove the input shaft assembly.

  11. Object Number: 780955  Size: SH
  12. Remove the thrust washer and sun gear.

  13. Object Number: 780984  Size: SH
  14. Remove the split spiral fluid seal ring from the input shaft.
  15. Discard the split spiral fluid seal.
  16. Remove the input shaft O-ring seal.
  17. Discard the input shaft O-ring seal.
  18. Remove the 3 fluid seal rings from the input shaft assembly.
  19. Discard the fluid seal rings.

  20. Object Number: 781054  Size: SH
  21. Place the input shaft assembly into theJ 43083  (3).
  22. Install the J 45209  (2) into the fluid passage sleeve.
  23. Using the J 2619-01  (1) and the J 45209  (2), remove the fluid passage sleeve from the input shaft assembly.
  24. Discard the fluid passage sleeve.

  25. Object Number: 780969  Size: SH
  26. Using the J 23456  (1) and the J 43074  (2), compress the forward clutch piston spring.
  27. Caution: Use care when removing the retaining ring and spring washer. These components could become lodged in the snap ring groove of the variable drive pulley assembly. This condition may cause the retaining ring and/or spring washer to expel upward during removal. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

  28. Remove the retaining ring for the forward clutch piston spring.
  29. Remove the forward clutch spring washer.

  30. Object Number: 780956  Size: SH
  31. Remove the J 23456 and the J 43074 .
  32. Remove the forward clutch piston spring.
  33. Remove the forward clutch spring washer - some models.
  34. Remove the forward clutch piston assembly.