Installation Procedure

1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, AutomaticSECTION Installation Procedure
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  1. Install the pressure control solenoid (322).
  2. Connect the transaxle wiring harness.
  3. Install the case side cover. Refer to CASE SIDE COVER REPLACEMENT  .
Fig 1: Installing Pressure Control Solenoid (PCS)
G01501998Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Transmission Fluid Pressure (TFP) Manual Valve Position Switch Replacement



  1. Carefully install the fluid pressure manual valve position switch. Handle the switch carefully, the fluid pressure manual valve position switch is very delicate.
  2. Install the control valve body bolts (375, 379 and 381) that mount the fluid pressure manual valve position switch to the control valve body (300).

    Tighten 

    • Tighten the control valve body bolt (375) to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
    • Tighten the control valve body bolt (379) to 16 N.m(12 lb ft).
    • Tighten the control valve body bolt (381) to 8 N.m (70 lb in).
    Fig 1: Installing Transmission Fluid Pressure (TFP) Manual Valve Position Switch Replacement
    G01502001Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Connect the transaxle wiring harness.
  4. Install the case side cover. Refer to CASE SIDE COVER REPLACEMENT  .
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