Transmission Housing Oil Seal Replacement - Front

Transmission Housing Oil Seal Replacement - Front
Removal Procedure





1. Remove the transmission.
2. Remove the clutch actuator cylinder bolts.
3. Remove the clutch actuator cylinder.





4. Remove the input shaft bearing retainer bolts.Remove the input shaft bearing retainer.Screw 2 of the removed bolts into the threaded holes in the retainer in order to remove the retainer.





5. Using a hammer and a punch, remove the transmission housing front oil seal from the input shaft bearing retainer.
6. Remove the old gasket material from the input shaft bearing retainer.

Installation Procedure

Important: Inspect the input shaft bearing retainer for any nicks or cracks that may result in a leak. Replace as necessary.





1. Position a NEW oil seal in the input shaft bearing retainer.
2. Using a suitable tool, install the oil seal.





3. Apply RTV sealer GM P/N 12345739 (Canadian P/N 10953472), or equivalent to the inside edge of the bearing retainer mating surface.





4. Position the input shaft bearing retainer.Align the bearing retainer oil drain hole with the drain hole in the transmission housing.

5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Install the input shaft bearing retainer bolts.
^ Tighten the bolts to 14 Nm (10 ft. lbs.).





6. Install the clutch actuator cylinder and the bolts.
^ Tighten the bolts to 8 Nm (71 inch lbs.)
7. Install the transmission.
8. Lower the vehicle.