Drive and Driven Sprocket, Drive Link, and Park Pawl Installation (6T40/45)

2013 Buick Regal Turbo Premium, Standard TransSECTION Drive and Driven Sprocket, Drive Link, and Park Pawl Installation (6T40/45)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Buick Regal. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Drive Sprocket, Link, Driven Sprocket & Park Pawl
GM1891417Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Callout Component Name
1 Front Differential Carrier Baffle
2 Front Differential Carrier Baffle Bolt M6 x 16 (Qty: 2)
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten:Β  12 N.m (106 lb in)

3 Drive Link Lube Scoop Seal
4 Drive Link Lube Fluid Seal
5 Drive Link Lube Scoop
6 Driven Sprocket Bearing Assembly
7 Drive Sprocket Bearing Assembly
8 Driven Sprocket Assembly, Drive Sprocket Assembly and Drive Link
Tip:Β 
  • Install the drive link with the colored links and/or part number facing up.
  • The drive link, drive, and driven sprocket assemblies must be installed at the same time.
  • The ball bearing should spin freely and smoothly.
  • The driven sprocket ball bearing inner race has a slight interference fit with the case. Tap gently with the palm of a hand or a soft tip hammer to install.
9 Park Pawl
10 Park Pawl Spring
11 Park Pawl Shaft
Tip:Β  Check to ensure that the park pawl operates freely and is not binding.
RENDER: 1.0x

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