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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2000 🢒 Firebird 🢒 Transmission/Transaxle 🢒 Manual Transmission - MM6 🢒 Transmission Vent Tube Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 474579 Size: SH
  1. Remove the transmission support. Refer to Transmission Support and Mount Assembly Replacement .
  2. Remove the propeller shaft. Refer to One-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement in Propeller Shaft.
  3. Remove the torque arm.
  4. Lower the tail shaft of the transmission enough to access the transmission bolt (2).
  5. Remove the transmission bolt (2).
  6. Remove the vent tube (3) from the vent pipe.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 474579 Size: SH
  1. Install the vent tube (3) to the vent pipe.

    2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Install the transmission bolt (2).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the transmission bolt (2) to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

  3. Raise the tail shaft of the transmission.
  4. Install the torque arm.
  5. Install the propeller shaft. Refer to One-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement in Propeller Shaft.
  6. Install the transmission support. Refer to Transmission Support and Mount Assembly Replacement .