Removal & Installation

1984 GMC Pickup C1500, 4.1 D, Automatic, 400/M40SECTION Removal & Installation

TRANS ID - 250, 250C, 350, 350C

Applies ToNoteStandard HoursWarranty HoursSkill Level
C1500,RWD3.02.2C
Additional Procedure: TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY: Removal & Installation:
w/Catalytic Converter add0.4C
w/Power Take-Off add0.4C
w/Skid Plate, 4WD add0.4C
Combination Procedure: CONVERTER: Drain & Test:
0.2C
Combination Procedure: DIRECT & FORWARD CLUTCH: Remove & Replace:
Direct & Forward Clutch2.1A
Combination Procedure: EXTENSION HOUSING: Remove & Replace:
0.2B
Combination Procedure: FLYWHEEL: Remove & Replace:
In-Line6,4.1L Eng0.3C
Combination Procedure: INTERMEDIATE CLUTCH ACCUMULATOR: Remove & Replace:
Intermediate Clutch Accumulator0.2A
Combination Procedure: LOW & REVERSE CLUTCH PISTON: Remove & Replace:
Low & Reverse Clutch Piston2.6A
Combination Procedure: OUTPUT SHAFT: Remove & Replace:
2.2B
Combination Procedure: TORQUE CONVERTER: Remove & Replace:
0.1C
Combination Procedure: TRANS OIL PUMP: Overhaul Removed:
250,250C0.3B
350,350C0.5B
Combination Procedure: TRANS OIL PUMP: Remove & Replace:
Front Pump0.5B
Combination Procedure: TRANS OIL PUMP BUSHINGS & SEAL: Remove & Replace:
0.3B
Combination Procedure: TRANS OIL PUMP SEAL: Remove & Replace:
Front0.2B
Combination Procedure: TRANSFER CASE ADAPTER: Overhaul:
0.5B
Combination Procedure: TRANSFER CASE ASSEMBLY: Overhaul:
Spicer2.9A
Combination Procedure: TRANSFER CASE ASSEMBLY: Replace:
0.3C
Combination Procedure: TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY: Replace:
0.6C

TRANS ID - 400, 475, 3L80, 3L80HD

Applies ToNoteStandard HoursWarranty HoursSkill Level
RWD3.22.4C
Additional Procedure: TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY: Removal & Installation:
w/Catalytic Converter add0.40.4C
w/Power Take-Off add0.4C
w/Skid Plate, 4WD add0.40.4C
Combination Procedure: BAND: Remove & Replace:
Front0.7A
Rear or Both1.7A
Combination Procedure: CLUTCH PLATES: Remove & Replace:
Direct1.1A
Forward1.1A
Forward & Direct1.5A
Intermediate1.1A
Intermediate & Direct1.5A
Combination Procedure: CONVERTER: Drain & Test:
0.2C
Combination Procedure: FLYWHEEL: Remove & Replace:
0.3C
Combination Procedure: FRONT PUMP: Remove & Replace:
0.4B
Combination Procedure: INTERMEDIATE SPRAG: Overhaul:
1.5A
Combination Procedure: LOW SPRAG: Overhaul:
2.5A
Combination Procedure: OUTPUT SHAFT: Remove & Replace:
2.2B
Combination Procedure: TORQUE CONVERTER: Remove & Replace:
0.1C
Combination Procedure: TRANS OIL PUMP: Overhaul Removed:
0.5B
Combination Procedure: TRANS OIL PUMP BUSHINGS & SEAL: Remove & Replace:
0.3B
Combination Procedure: TRANS OIL PUMP SEAL: Remove & Replace:
Front0.2B
Combination Procedure: TRANSFER CASE ASSEMBLY: Replace:
0.3C
Combination Procedure: TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY: Replace:
0.6C
Combination Procedure: TRANSMISSION CARRIER PINIONS: Remove & Replace:
Set,Both2.7B
Set,One2.1B
Combination Procedure: TRANSMISSION HOUSING: Remove & Replace:
2.5A

TRANS ID - 700-R4, 4L60, 4L60E, 4L65E, 4L70E

Applies ToNoteStandard HoursWarranty HoursSkill Level
C1500,RWD3.12.3C
Combination Procedure: CONVERTER: Drain & Test:
0.2C
Combination Procedure: FLYWHEEL: Remove & Replace:
0.3C
Combination Procedure: TORQUE CONVERTER: Remove & Replace:
0.1C
Combination Procedure: TRANS OIL PUMP: Overhaul Removed:
0.5B
Combination Procedure: TRANS OIL PUMP: Remove & Replace:
1.1B
Combination Procedure: TRANS OIL PUMP BUSHINGS & SEAL: Remove & Replace:
0.3B
Combination Procedure: TRANS OIL PUMP SEAL: Remove & Replace:
0.2B
Combination Procedure: TRANSFER CASE ASSEMBLY: Replace:
0.3C
Combination Procedure: TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY: Replace:
0.6C
Combination Procedure: TRANSMISSION HOUSING: Remove & Replace:
3.6A
RENDER: 1.0x

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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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