Tool Required Pontiac Grand Prix VII

Tool Required

J 33381-A Clutch Assembly Remover/Installer. See Special Tools .

1. Adjust the collar on tool J 33381-A to the 4T65-E CLUTCH & DRUM setting. See «Special Tools»(/pontiac/grand-prix/vii-2004-2008/remont/automatic-trans/#automatic-transaxle-4t65-e-overhaul__special-tools) . Make sure that the threaded rod is fully loosened.
2. Install J 33381-A into the second clutch housing assembly (617). See «Special Tools»(/pontiac/grand-prix/vii-2004-2008/remont/automatic-trans/#automatic-transaxle-4t65-e-overhaul__special-tools) .
3. Tighten the threaded rod of J 33381-A until the rod is finger tight. See «Special Tools»(/pontiac/grand-prix/vii-2004-2008/remont/automatic-trans/#automatic-transaxle-4t65-e-overhaul__special-tools) .
4. Lift up J 33381-A with the second clutch housing (617) and the input clutch housing (632) attached. See «Special Tools»(/pontiac/grand-prix/vii-2004-2008/remont/automatic-trans/#automatic-transaxle-4t65-e-overhaul__special-tools) . The sprag clutch assemblies will also be attached.
5. Place the complete assembly on the bench.
6. Loosen the threaded rod of J 33381-A . See «Special Tools»(/pontiac/grand-prix/vii-2004-2008/remont/automatic-trans/#automatic-transaxle-4t65-e-overhaul__special-tools) .
7. Remove J 33381-A from the assembly. See «Special Tools»(/pontiac/grand-prix/vii-2004-2008/remont/automatic-trans/#automatic-transaxle-4t65-e-overhaul__special-tools) .
8. Lift the second clutch housing (617) off of the input clutch housing.
9. Remove the input clutch housing thrust bearing (629) from the input housing.
10. Remove the selective thrush washer (630) from the input clutch housing (632).

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Tilt the band in order to disengage the band from the anchor pin in the case. Remove the reverse band assembly (615).

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Remove the reverse reaction drum (669).

1. Remove the two case extension bolts (5).
2. Remove the case extension assembly (6) and remove the seal (8).
3. Remove the differential carrier thrust washer (715).
4. Remove the differential carrier thrust bearing (714).

1. Remove the differential carrier assembly (700).
2. Remove the differential carrier sun gear (697).
3. Remove the park gear (696).
4. Remove the thrust bearing (695) from the differential carrier internal gear.
5. Remove the shaft differential carrier sun gear (689).

1. Position the transmission so that the case cover joint is facing upward.
2. Remove the input carrier assembly (672).
3. Remove the input carrier, reaction carrier lube dam (673). The dam may be stuck to the input carrier assembly.
4. Remove the thrust bearing (674) from the reaction carrier.
5. Remove the reaction carrier assembly (675).

1. Remove the thrust bearing (676) from the reaction sun gear.
2. Remove the reaction sun gear assembly (678).
3. Tilt the band in order to disengage the manual 2-1 band assembly (680) from the anchor pin. Remove the manual 2-1 band assembly from the case.

J 38358-A 1-2 Support Remover and Installer

1. Install J 38358-A onto the 1-2 support drum assembly (681-687).
2. Lift J 38358-A with the 1-2 support drum out of the case.
3. Tilt the forward band assembly (688) in order to disengage the band from the anchor pin in the case. Remove the forward band assembly.

J 28585 Snap Ring Remover

1. Remove the bearing (691) from the differential carrier internal gear.
2. Use J 28585 or a large screwdriver in order to remove the differential carrier internal gear snap ring (692).
3. Lift the differential carrier internal gear assembly (693) out of the case by depressing the park pawl assembly in order to clear the case.

1. Use side cutting pliers in order to remove the manual shift shaft pin (801).
2. Disconnect the manual valve link (402) from the IMS/detent lever assembly (811).
3. Remove the internal mode switch (IMS)/detent lever (811) and remove the park pawl actuator assembly (800).
4. Position the transmission so that the reverse band servo bore is facing upward.
5. Use a small screwdriver in order to pry the manual shift shaft seal (806) from the case.
6. Remove the park pawl actuator guide pin (808).
7. Remove the park pawl actuator guide assembly (809) from the case.
8. Remove the actuator guide seal (810) from the guide.

1. Inspect the components that are still on the transmission case for the following conditions: Loose, cross-threaded or damaged pipe fittings on the transmission oil cooler A loose, missing or damaged transmission name plate
2. Inspect the transmission case for the following conditions: Gasket sealing surfaces that are damaged or which have porosity Bolt or screw holes that are stripped or damaged (repair with a thread insert) Damaged or porous case oil passages Damaged snap ring grooves or housing splines Loose, missing or damaged band anchor pins Damaged or porous case surfaces Plugged drain back holes for the torque converter oil seal
3. Inspect the components that are still on the transmission case for the following conditions: A loose, plugged or damaged transmission vent assembly A loose, cross-threaded or damaged oil pressure test hole plug

1. Inspect the vent for damage or being plugged. If the vent is damaged, use channel locks and a large screwdriver in order to remove the vent assembly (37).
2. Remove the oil pressure test hole plug (38).