C 1500 Truck 2WD V8-5.3L VIN T (1999)
13.
Install a new retaining ring on the input shaft. It may be necessary to pull out on the input shaft in order to install the retaining ring.
Important:
Do not allow sealant into the oil return hole in the housing or bearing retainer.
14.
Apply RTV sealer, P/N 12345739 (in Canada use P/N 10953541), or equivalent to the inside edge of the bearing retainer mating surface.
15.
Install the input shaft bearing retainer to the housing with 6 bolts. Align the retainer oil drain hole with the drain hole in the housing.
Tighten
Tighten the retainer bolts to 14 Nm (10 lb ft).
16.
Rotate the input shaft a few turns to align the transmission bearings and to test for any excessive binding.
17.
Tighten the front to rear housing bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the housing bolts to 35 Nm (26 lb ft).
