1997 z71 Transmission removal

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
3. Disconnect the range selector cable from the transmission bracket and from the transmission range select lever. Refer to Shift Cable Replacement .
4. Remove the rear propeller shaft. Refer to Rear Propeller Shaft in Propeller Shaft.
5. Support the transmission with a transmission jack.
6. Remove the transfer case if equipped. Refer to the appropriate Transfer Case Replacement in Transfer Case:
• Transfer Case Replacement (Selectable Four Wheel Drive) . • Transfer Case Replacement (Auto Four Wheel Drive ) . • Transfer Case Replacement (Manual Four Wheel Drive) .



7. Gasoline Engine--Remove the following components:
7.1. Two bolts 7.2. Two washers 7.3. One nut 7.4. The transmission 1997 z71 Transmission removal - 102332.gifbrace



8. Diesel Engine--Remove the following components:
8.1. Two bolts 8.2. Two washers 8.3. One nut 8.4. The transmission to engine brace
9. Remove the transmission rear mount.
10. Remove the frame crossmember.
11. Remove the exhaust pipe from the exhaust manifolds. Remove the muf1997 z71 Transmission removal - 102208.gifbly from the exhaust pipe, if required. Refer to Exhaust System.
    
    
12. For the 5.0L Gasoline Engine: Remove the six bolts securing the converter cover to the transmission.
13. Remove the starter. Refer to Starter Replacement in Engine Electrical.
14. F1997 z71 Transmission removal - 102335.gifL Gasoline Engine: Remove the dust plug at the end of the starter m1997 z71 Transmission removal - tif.gif port in order to gain access to the converter bolts.




16. Mark the flywheel and the torque converter alignment.




17. Remove the bolts that attach the torque converter to the engine flywheel.




18. Remove the transmission vent hose.
19. Disconnect the wiring harness connectors from the vehicle speed sensors and from the park neutral position switch.
20. Remove all vehicle electrical harness wires, harness clips, tubes, and brackets that may interfere with the removal of the transmission.
21. Remove the fluid fill tube and the fill tube seal from the transmission. Refer to Filler Tube Replacement .
22. Plug the fluid fill tube opening in the transmission.
23. Disconnect the transmission oil cooler pipes from the transmission. Refer to the oil cooler pipe quick connect fittings removal procedure in Oil Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement .
24. Install the J 21366 in order to keep the torque converter from sliding off of the transmission turbine shaft.
25. Support the eng1997 z71 Transmission removal - 102343.gif suitable jack stand before removing the transmission from the engi1997 z71 Transmission removal - tif.gif>
    
    
    
26. 5.0L and 5.7L Gasoline Engine: Remove the studs and bolts securing the transmission to the engine.




27. 4.3L Gasoline Engine: Remove the studs and bolts securing the transmission to the engine.
28. Pull the transmission straight back from the engine.
29. Lower the transmission using the transmission jack.
30. Flush the transmission oil cooler and the pipes whenever you remove the transmission for overhaul, or replacement of the torque converter, the pump, or the transmission case. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Flushing .
31. Clean the transmission case using a solvent dampened cloth. Do not allow solvent to enter the transmission.
32. Air dry the transmission.
33. Clean all hardware and the flywheel cover using solvent. Air dry all the parts.
34. Inspect all the components for wear and damage.
35. Inspect all the seals and the fittings for signs of wear.
36. Inspect the torque converter for stripped or broken weld nuts.
37. Inspect the transmission case for cracks.

I have a 1996 z71 cheve truck having problems with the tran
it changes first and sec when it trys to change again it slips gears
can you help