Tools Required

Notice: The control valve body assembly must be removed before installing the case cover assembly. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the variable ratio control lever.

1. Attach the shorter legs of the J 43969 to the two open bolt holes on the drive pulley cover.
2. Attach the longer legs of the J 43969 to the two open bolt holes on the driven pulley cover.



3. Install two NEW case cover O-ring seals on the transmission case assembly.

Notice: Use extreme care when applying sealant. Ensure the bead of sealant does not exceed 2-3 mm (0.079-0.118 in). Excess sealant inside the transmission may cause restrictions resulting in various performance and noise complaints.

Important: Liquid PA Sealant GM P/N 24233365 is the only authorized sealant that should be applied to the mating surfaces.

Important: Ensure the bead of sealant is centered on the mating surface between the bolt holes, and on the inside mating surface around the bolt holes.

4. Apply a 2-3 mm (0.079-0.118 in) bead of sealant GM P/N 24233365 to the mating surfaces of the transmission case assembly.




Important: Ensure that the reverse clutch hub assembly and thrust washer are installed into the transaxle case assembly before installing the case cover assembly.

5. Using a suitable lifting device, carefully lift the case cover assembly - with forward clutch and input shaft - out of the J 44337 and lower into the transmission case assembly.



6. Using the J 44996 on the end of the input shaft, align the reverse carrier into the reverse clutch hub assembly.
7. Remove the J 43969 .




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.

Important: Two of the 14 case cover bolts are longer than the other bolts. These two bolts are used for the driven pulley cover.

8. Secure the case cover assembly to the transmission case assembly with the 14 case cover bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 28 N·m (21 lb ft) in the sequence shown.




9. Install the remaining 2 bolts on the drive pulley cover.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 11 N·m (8 lb ft).

10. Install the remaining 2 bolts on the driven pulley cover.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 11 N·m (8 lb ft).