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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Transmission Bracket And Through Bolt
    GM2759935Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Install the transmission adapter (2) to the transmission.
  2. Fig 2: Transmission Adapter Bolts
    GM2759903Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  3. For manual transmission, install the NEW transmission adapter to transmission fasteners (1) and tighten to 100 N.m (74 lb ft) plus 30-40 degrees.
  4. Fig 3: Transmission Bracket Fasteners
    GM2842321Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. For automatic transmission, install the NEW transmission adapter to transmission fasteners (1) and tighten to 100 N.m (74 lb ft) plus 30-40 degrees.
  6. Install the NEW transmission adapter to transmission fastener (2) and tighten to 60 N.m (44 lb ft) plus 60-75 degrees.
  7. Fig 4: Transmission Bracket And Through Bolt
    GM2759935Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Install the NEW rear transmission mount through bolt (1) and tighten to 80 N.m (59 lb ft) plus 45-60 degrees.
  9. Fig 5: Transfer Case-To-Transfer Case Bracket Seal
    GM2759854Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Install the NEW transfer case adapter seal from the transmission adapter.
  11. Install the transfer case. Refer to Transfer Case Replacement .