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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2004 🢒 GTO 🢒 Transmission/Transaxle 🢒 Manual Transmission - Tremec 6-Speed 🢒 Gear Select/Skip Shift Solenoid Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the propeller shaft from the vehicle. Refer to Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement in Propeller Shaft.
  3. Remove the transmission crossmember support. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement .
  4. Suitably support the transmission.
  5. Lower the transmission slightly to gain access to the skip shift solenoid.
  6. Place a drain pan under the transmission in case any fluid drips out.

    7. Object Number: 33363 Size: SH
  7. Remove the skip shift solenoid from the transmission.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 33363 Size: SH

    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.

  1. Install the skip shift solenoid to the transmission.

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the skip shift solenoid to 40 N·m (30 lb ft).

  2. Remove the drain pan.
  3. Install the transmission crossmember support. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement .
  4. Install the propeller shaft on the vehicle. Refer to Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement in Propeller Shaft.
  5. Check the transmission fluid level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Level Inspection .
  6. Lower the vehicle.