Input Shaft: Service and Repair

Transmission Input Shaft Bearing Retainer Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the transmission from the vehicle.
2. Drain the transmission fluid. Refer to Transmission Fluid Replacement.
3. Remove the clutch actuator cylinder.





4. Remove the input shaft bearing retainer bolts.
Discard the bolts
5. Remove the input shaft bearing retainer.
6. Clean and inspect the input shaft bearing retainer.

Installation Procedure





1. Apply a 3 mm (1/8 in) bead of sealant GM P/N 89020326 (Canadian P/N 89021188) to the input shaft bearing retainer.





Important: Ensure the seal does not catch on the input shaft splines.

2. Position the input shaft bearing retainer to the transmission.
3. Apply pipe sealant GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) to the threads of the input shaft bearing retainer bolts if new bolts are not available.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

4. Install the NEW input shaft bearing retainer bolts.

Tighten the input shaft bearing retainer bolts to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).

5. Install the clutch actuator cylinder.
6. Install the transmission to the vehicle.
Fill the transmission fluid. Refer to Transmission Fluid Replacement.