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  • 1996 Chevy Impala Transmission 3M Coarse Surfacing Pad
    With a 3M coarse surfacing pad, the entire outer surface of the drum was cleaned of any glazing. The drum must be flat and smooth. If the surface is concave, it should be replaced. This drum was in good shape so it did not need replacement.
    1996 Chevy Impala Transmission 3M Coarse Surfacing Pad
    With a 3M coarse surfacing pad, the entire outer surface of the drum was cleaned of any gl
  • 1996 Chevy Impala Transmission Servo Pin Checked Clearence
    The servo pin was checked for clearence and was in spec so the washer was installed
  • 1996 Chevy Impala Transmission New Filter Corke Gasket
    A new filter and cork gasket finished off the internals of the build. Straughn says to never use silicone sealant on a tranny pan; there are several small ports on the gasket rail that will get plugged if silicone is used, which will smoke the transmission.
    1996 Chevy Impala Transmission New Filter Corke Gasket
    A new filter and cork gasket finished off the internals of the build. Straughn says to nev
  • 1996 Chevy Impala Transmission Second Gear Accumulator Body
    The second gear accumulator body was modified with the springs supplied in the Trans-Go kit. Using two springs gives the trans a very firm shift; using all three is for full-race applications only and will probably be too harsh for the street. We used two for the Impala.
    1996 Chevy Impala Transmission Second Gear Accumulator Body
    The second gear accumulator body was modified with the springs supplied in the Trans-Go ki
  • 1996 Chevy Impala Transmission Shift Kit Installed
    After the shift kit was installed, the valvebody was bolted down to the case and the electrical plugs were once again connected.
    1996 Chevy Impala Transmission Shift Kit Installed
    After the shift kit was installed, the valvebody was bolted down to the case and the elect
  • 1996 Chevy Impala Transmission Installing New Rear Seal
    The final step was installing the new rear seal. Brass hammers are a must when dealing with a transmission; breaking stuff sucks. end
    1996 Chevy Impala Transmission Installing New Rear Seal
    The final step was installing the new rear seal. Brass hammers are a must when dealing wit
SOURCES
ATI Performance Products
800-284-3433
www.atiperformanceproducts.com
Whatever It Takes Transmission Parts (WIT)
Louisville
KY
Budget Transmission
Stillwater
OK
By Jefferson Bryant
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