Channel Plate Assembly Installation

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Tools Required

J 36850 TRANSJEL™. See Special Tools .

Fig 1: Installing Channel Plate Assembly

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Install the channel plate to drive sprocket thrust washer (34) onto the channel plate (27).
Retain the thrust washer (34) with J 36850 or equivalent. See Special Tools .
Install a new channel plate to case gasket (28) onto the transmission case (51).
Install the channel plate assembly onto the transmission case (51). The channel plate should fit tightly over the guide pins (45) located on the transmission case (51).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the two channel plate to driven sprocket support bolts (25).
Tighten: Tighten the two channel plate to driven sprocket bolts (25) to 14 N.m (10.5 lb ft).

Fig 2: Installing Six Channel Plate To Case Bolts

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Install the six channel plate to case bolts (25). Hand tighten the bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the six channel plate to case bolts and the two channel plate to driven sprocket support bolts to 12 N.m (9 lb ft).
Install the two channel plate to case bolts (8). Hand tighten bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the two channel plate to case bolts (8) to 14 N.m (10.5 lb ft).