Transmission Assemble (Z06)

Transmission Assemble (Z06)

Shift Shaft Assemblies and Gear Clusters Installation

Tools Required

J 36850 Transjel(R) Lubricant Assembly Lube

1. Lubricate all components as assembly progresses, using J 36850.




2. Install the input shaft in the adapter plate.




3. Assemble the shift shaft to the mainshaft.
4. Install the neutral return roll pin to the shift shaft.
5. Install the mainshaft and the shift shaft assembly into the adapter plate.




6. Install the countershaft assembly using the following sequence:

1. Lift up the mainshaft assembly enough in order to install the countershaft assembly.
2. Install the countershaft assembly.
3. Lift the mainshaft assembly enough in order to rotate the input shaft to engage the synchronizer keys with 4th gear blocking ring.




7. 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.

1. Install the reverse lockout plunger (6).
2. Install the reverse lockout outer spring (5).
3. Install the reverse lockout collar (4).
4. Compress the reverse lockout plunger and the collar (4) in a vise and Install the retainer ring (3).
5. Install the reverse lockout inner spring (2).
6. Install the reverse lockout components in the body (1).
7. Install the retainer ring (7).
8. Install the O-ring to body (8).

Transmission Case Installation

Tools Required
* J 41099 Skip Shift Sensor Remover/Installer
* J 36850 Transjel(R) Lubricant





Important: Lubricate all components as the assembly progresses. Use J 36850 or the equivalent.

1. Apply sealant GM P/N 12345739 (Canadian P/N 10953472) or equivalent to the transmission case to adapter plate mating surface.




2. Install the ball detent and the spring in the front offset lever.




3. Do the following in order to install the transmission case and the offset lever:

1. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL in order to keep the 3rd/4th shift shaft from engaging.
2. Install the offset lever.
3. Compress the front offset lever together while sliding it onto the shift shaft. This will prevent the spring release of the inner components.
4. Slide the transmission case onto the gear clusters and the shift rail components.




4. Apply threadlock GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) or equivalent to the threads of the shift lever guide bolts.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

5. 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 the bolts to 27 N.m (20 Ib ft).




6. Install the adapter plate to transmission case bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 48 N.m (36 Ib ft).




7. Install the magnets into the transmission case.




8. Install the offset lever roll pin.




9. Install the shift detent assembly.

Tighten the detent assembly to 40 N.m (30 Ib ft).




10. Apply sealant GM P/N 12345739 (Canadian P/N 10953472) or the equivalent to the mating surface of the cover plate.




11. Install the transmission case cover and the case cover bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 20 N.m (15 Ib ft).




12. Install the reverse lockout body and bolt in the cover plate.

Tighten the bolts to 18 N.m (13 Ib ft).




13. Install the reverse lockout solenoid to reverse lockout body assembly, using the J 41099.

Tighten the solenoid to 40 N.m (30 Ib ft).




14. Install the computer aided gear select solenoid.

Tighten the solenoid to 40 N.m (30 Ib ft).

Countershaft Gear Installation

Tools Required

J 5590 Press Tube




1. Install the spacer, caged needle bearing, and the 6th driven gear.




2. Install the speed drive gear synchronizer blocking ring, speed drive gear friction cone, speed drive gear inner cone and speed drive gear thrust washer.




3. Install the 5th/6th shift fork, synchronizer sleeve and synchronizer hub assembly using J 5590 and a mallet.




4. Install the speed drive gear synchronizer blocking ring, speed drive gear friction cone, speed drive gear inner cone and speed drive gear thrust washer.




5. Install the retainer clip from the countershaft.




6. Remove the spacer from the countershaft.




7. Install the 5th/6th speed shift fork retainer ring.




8. Install the needle bearing from the countershaft.




9. Install the gear from the countershaft.




10. Install the spacer and the countershaft retainer.




11. Install the countershaft gear using J 5590 and a mallet.




12. Install the countershaft retainer clip.




13. Install the 5th/6th shift fork retainer ring.

5th/6th Speed Driven Gear Installation

Tools Required
* J 39441 5th/6th Driven Gear Installer
* J 39441-10 5th Gear Installer Adapter




1. Install the 5th/6th speed driven gear using the J 39441 (1) and J 39441-10 (2). The smaller outside diameter (OD) of the gear faces down.




2. Install the retainer clip, reverse shift fork, the synchronizer and the thrust washer.




3. Install a NEW shift fork retainer ring.

Reverse Shift Fork Installation




1. Install the reverse shift fork, the synchronizer and the thrust washer.




2. Install a new shift fork retainer ring.




3. Install the reverse synchronizer retainer ring.

Reverse Speed Gear Installation




1. Install the following parts in order:

1. The blocking ring
2. The wave washer
3. The wave washer so the concave side faces the blocking ring
4. The caged needle bearing
5. The reverse speed gear
6. The thrust washer
7. The retainer ring




2. Install the following parts in order:

1. The spacer
2. The roller bearing
3. The spacer
4. The roller bearing retainer ring

Extension Housing Assemble

Tools Required

J 44395 Transmission Holding Fixture




1. Install the following parts in order:

1. The funnel
2. The selective shims. Refer to the Countershaft Extension in Shimming Procedures.
3. The countershaft extension bearing race




2. Install the following parts in order:

1. The reverse idler shaft
2. The roller bearing
3. The reverse idler gear




3. Apply GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489) or the equivalent to the reverse idler shaft brackets bolt threads.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

4. Install the following parts in order:

1. The reverse idler shaft bracket
2. The reverse idler shaft bracket bolts

Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 Ib ft).




5. Install a new gasket GM P/N 89059570 on the extension housing to the transmission case mating surface.




6. Apply thread sealer GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) or equivalent to the top 2 extension housing bolts.





Important: Align the 5th/6th shift shaft to the extension housing bore in order to install the extension housing.

7. Install the extension housing.
8. Install the extension housing bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 48 N.m (36 lb ft).

9. Install the vent tube.




10. Remove the J 44395.




11. Install the remaining 2 adapter plate bolts (1) and (2).

Tighten the adapter plate bolts to 48 N.m (36 lb ft).




12. Install the auxiliary coolant pump (1) (MY6 only).
13. Install the auxiliary coolant pump bolt (2) (MY6 only).

Tighten the bolt to 19 N.m (14 lb ft).