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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1987HI-CUBE 6.2 J, 400/M40REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 67 (REMOVAL & INSTALLATION - M/T)TRANSMISSION REMOVAL & INSTALLATIONINSTALLATION
1987 Chevrolet Hi-Cube 6.2 J, 400/M40

Transmission Removal & Installation: Installation

1987 Chevrolet Hi-Cube 6.2 J, 400/M40SECTION Installation
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  1. To install reverse removal procedure. Apply a small amount of high-temperature grease to the pilot shaft bushing in the flywheel and on pinion bearing retainer release bearing sleeve area before installing transmission. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  2. As transmission is installed, engage pinion shaft with clutch disc by slowly turning shaft to engage teeth. DO NOT  allow transmission to hang free once clutch disc has been engaged.
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