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5) With the bellhousing still removed from the engine, install clutch fork and release
bearing in the bellhousing if using mechanical clutch linkage.
The tips of the
clutch fork and the spring fingers on the rear side of the clutch fork both fit inside
the groove on the release bearing.
If you purchased the SST hydraulic system
with your transmission, the hydraulic release bearing will already be installed and
you will not be using a clutch fork.
6) Install bellhousing to engine, while making sure that there are no hoses, cables,
or wires caught between the bellhousing and engine block. Following
instructions in MAA-00101, inspect for proper alignment to crankshaft using dial
indicator or test indicator (SST can provide these tools at extra cost).
7) Reinstall the rubber sleeve (Fig. 8-1) on the output shaft if it was removed during
test shifting to help prevent fluid leakage during the installation. Fill transmission
with 2 quarts, 20 ounces of transmission fluid
. GM Synchromesh (part
#88900333; formerly part #12345349) or Pennzoil (part #3501) is the
recommended fluid and will provide the best shift quality.
DEXRON/MERCON ATF (non-synthetic) and Mobil 1 ATF are the ONLY
other fluids approved by Tremec. The use of ANY other fluid will void your
warranty.
Silver Sport Transmissions recommends that the fluid be replaced
after the first 500-1000 miles of normal driving, and then every 30,000 miles
thereafter. It is acceptable to use the less-expensive DEXRON/MERCON fluid
for the break-in period and then replace it with GM Synchromesh.
8) When installing transmission, use caution when inserting the input shaft into the
clutch disc and pilot bearing. Do not allow weight of transmission to rest on
assembly until fully engaged (doing so can misalign disc or damage pilot
bearing). The rubber output shaft sleeve may be temporarily removed and a slip
yoke inserted for the output shaft to be rotated to facilitate engagement into
clutch disk splines.
DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES use the transmission-to-bellhousing
bolts to draw/pull the transmission up to the bellhousing!
This could damage the input shaft of the transmission and is not covered by
Silver Sport Transmissions’ Warranty.
If the transmission will not slide up to the
bellhousing, there is a problem. Stop and call Silver Sport Transmissions for a
consultation.
NOTE:
If the transmission stops approximately 1/2” away from seating fully against the
bellhousing, install and
finger-tighten
bellhousing to transmission bolts. Connect clutch
linkage and depress pedal lightly while pushing transmission forward to facilitate
alignment of clutch disk to input shaft and pilot bearing.
DO NOT
force the transmission
into engagement
– damage to the pilot bearing may result. Tighten bellhousing to
engine bolts once the transmission is seated against the bellhousing.
