In GM Turbo 350 Transmissions: How to Rebuild & Modify, respected automotive technical author Cliff Ruggles guides you through the complex rebuild procedure of GM's popular rear-wheel-drive automatic transmission. With his proven style, Ruggles goes through the step-by-step rebuild and performance upgrade procedures in a series of full-color photos. He includes instruction on removal and installation, tear-down procedures, parts inspection and replacement, as well as performance mods and shift kit installation. Time-saving tips are part of every buildup as well.
Automatic transmissions are a mystery to most. Even if you end up deciding to have a professional take care of your transmission repair and performance needs, the information contained in this book is crucial to understanding how the power gets from the engine to the road. Add a copy of GM Turbo 350 Transmissions: How to Rebuild & Modify to your automotive library today.
Acknowledgments
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1:
Tools and Equipment
Safety Equipment
Sockets and Wrenches
Snap Ring Pliers
Screwdrivers
Measuring Devices
Spring Compressors
Case Holding Fixtures
Workbench
Shop Vise
Lathe
Pans for Small Parts
Case Cleaners
Bushing Removers and Installers
Heli-Coils and Bolt Extractors
Air Tools
Punches, Chisels and Files
Lip Seal Installation Tools
Oil Pump Band
Alignment Studs
Slide Hammer
Special Tools
Chapter 2:
Transmission Fundamentals
Do It Yourself
Torque Converter
Transmission Oil Pump
Clutch Packs
Bands and Servos
Accumulators
Planetary Gears
Roller and Sprag Clutches
Torque Converters
Valve Body
Chapter 3:
Transmission Removal
Support the Vehicle
Prep for Removal
Lower the Transmission
Chapter 4:
TH350 Disassembly
Oil Pan and Valve Body Removal
Servo Assembly Removal
Support Plate, Separator Plate, Check Balls and Filters Removal
Manual Shaft and Linkage Removal
1-2 Accumulator Removal
Vacuum Modulator and Modulator Valve Removal
Oil Pump Removal
Intermediate Clutch Pack and Intermediate Band Removal
Forward/Direct Clutch Assemblies and Front Planetary Carrier Removal
Governor Removal
Tail Housing and Speedometer Gears Removal
Front Planetary and Sun Gear Assembly Removal
Center Support and Low/Reverse Roller Clutch Assembly Removal
Output Shaft and Low/Reverse Clutch Pack Removal
Low/Reverse Apply Piston Removal
Case Cleaning and Rebuilding Preparation
Chapter 5:
TH350 Assembly
Case Bushing Removal and Replacement
Low/Reverse Apply Piston Installation
Output Shaft Front Bushing Removal and Replacement
Component Installation
Forward Clutch Drum Rebuild
Direct Drum Rebuild
Oil Pump Assembly Rebuild
Torque Convertor Bushing Installation
Speedometer Installation
Governor Installation
Accumulator Seals Removal and Replacement
1-2 Accumulator Installation
Intermediate Servo Installation
Manual Shaft Installation
Vacuum Modulator Installation
Valve Body Installation
Chapter 6:
Shift Kits and Performance Modifications
Application Types
Custom Mods
TransGo Kits
Shift Kit Installation
Tuning Shift Points
High-Performance Modifications
Chapter 7:
Transmission Installation
Troubleshooting Guide
Source Guide
In GM Turbo 350 Transmissions: How to Rebuild & Modify, respected automotive technical author Cliff Ruggles guides you through the complex rebuild procedure of GM's popular rear-wheel-drive automatic transmission. With his proven style, Ruggles goes through the step-by-step rebuild and performance upgrade procedures in a series of full-color photos. He includes instruction on removal and installation, tear-down procedures, parts inspection and replacement, as well as performance mods and shift kit installation. Time-saving tips are part of every buildup as well.
Automatic transmissions are a mystery to most. Even if you end up deciding to have a professional take care of your transmission repair and performance needs, the information contained in this book is crucial to understanding how the power gets from the engine to the road. Add a copy of GM Turbo 350 Transmissions: How to Rebuild & Modify to your automotive library today.
Acknowledgments
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1:
Tools and Equipment
Safety Equipment
Sockets and Wrenches
Snap Ring Pliers
Screwdrivers
Measuring Devices
Spring Compressors
Case Holding Fixtures
Workbench
Shop Vise
Lathe
Pans for Small Parts
Case Cleaners
Bushing Removers and Installers
Heli-Coils and Bolt Extractors
Air Tools
Punches, Chisels and Files
Lip Seal Installation Tools
Oil Pump Band
Alignment Studs
Slide Hammer
Special Tools
Chapter 2:
Transmission Fundamentals
Do It Yourself
Torque Converter
Transmission Oil Pump
Clutch Packs
Bands and Servos
Accumulators
Planetary Gears
Roller and Sprag Clutches
Torque Converters
Valve Body
Chapter 3:
Transmission Removal
Support the Vehicle
Prep for Removal
Lower the Transmission
Chapter 4:
TH350 Disassembly
Oil Pan and Valve Body Removal
Servo Assembly Removal
Support Plate, Separator Plate, Check Balls and Filters Removal
Manual Shaft and Linkage Removal
1-2 Accumulator Removal
Vacuum Modulator and Modulator Valve Removal
Oil Pump Removal
Intermediate Clutch Pack and Intermediate Band Removal
Forward/Direct Clutch Assemblies and Front Planetary Carrier Removal
Governor Removal
Tail Housing and Speedometer Gears Removal
Front Planetary and Sun Gear Assembly Removal
Center Support and Low/Reverse Roller Clutch Assembly Removal
Output Shaft and Low/Reverse Clutch Pack Removal
Low/Reverse Apply Piston Removal
Case Cleaning and Rebuilding Preparation
Chapter 5:
TH350 Assembly
Case Bushing Removal and Replacement
Low/Reverse Apply Piston Installation
Output Shaft Front Bushing Removal and Replacement
Component Installation
Forward Clutch Drum Rebuild
Direct Drum Rebuild
Oil Pump Assembly Rebuild
Torque Convertor Bushing Installation
Speedometer Installation
Governor Installation
Accumulator Seals Removal and Replacement
1-2 Accumulator Installation
Intermediate Servo Installation
Manual Shaft Installation
Vacuum Modulator Installation
Valve Body Installation
Chapter 6:
Shift Kits and Performance Modifications
Application Types
Custom Mods
TransGo Kits
Shift Kit Installation
Tuning Shift Points
High-Performance Modifications
Chapter 7:
Transmission Installation
Troubleshooting Guide
Source Guide