42RLE Automatic Transmission (Service Information): Removal

Fig 1: Disconnect Propeller Shaft

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1 - PROPELLER SHAFT

2 - BOLTS

3 - PROPELLER SHAFT COUPLER

4 - COMPANION FLANGE

5 - PROPELLER SHAFT PILOT

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Mark propeller shaft (1) and the transmission flange (4) for assembly alignment. See Fig 1.
4. Remove the bolts (2) holding the rear propeller shaft coupler (3) to the transmission flange (4).
5. Slide the propeller shaft (1) rearward until the coupler clears the propeller shaft pilot (5) on the transmission output shaft.
   Fig 2: Relocate Starter

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   1 - STARTER

   2 - BOLTS

   3 - CLOSEOUT PLATE

6. Remove the bolts (2) holding the starter motor (1) to the transmission. Refer to REMOVAL .
7. Remove the starter (1) from the transmission starter pocket and safely relocate. See Fig 2.
   Fig 3: Removing Torque Converter Access Cover

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   1 - ACCESS COVER

   2 - BOLT

8. Remove the bolt (2) holding the torque converter access cover (1) to the transmission, 3.5L engines. See Fig 3.
9. Remove the torque converter access cover (1) from the transmission.
   Fig 4: Removing Structural Collar - 2.7L

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   1 - ENGINE OIL PAN

   2 - STRUCTURAL COVER

   3 - HORIZONTAL BOLTS

   4 - VERTICAL BOLTS

10. Remove the structural collar bolts (3, 4) and structural collar (2) on vehicles equipped with 2.7L engines. See Fig 4. Refer to REMOVAL .
    Fig 5: Removing Torque Converter Bolts

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    1 - TRANSMISSION

    2 - ENGINE OIL PAN

    3 - BOLTS

11. Rotate crankshaft in clockwise direction until converter bolts (1) are accessible. Then remove bolts (1) one at a time. Rotate crankshaft with socket wrench on dampener bolt. See Fig 5.
    Fig 6: Disconnect Shift Cable

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    1 - GEARSHIFT CABLE

    2 - SUPPORT BRACKET

    3 - MANUAL LEVER

12. Disconnect the gearshift cable (1) from the transmission manual valve lever (3). See Fig 6.
13. Loosen the bolts holding the shift cable retaining strap (2) to the transmission.
14. Remove the shift cable (1) from the transmission.
    Fig 7: Identifying Input and Output Speed Sensors and Transmission Range Sensor

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    1 - INPUT SPEED SENSOR

    2 - OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR

    3 - TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR

15. Disconnect wires from the input (1) and output (2) speed sensors. See Fig 7.
16. Disconnect wires from the transmission range sensor (3). See Fig 7
    Fig 8: Solenoid/Pressure Switch Assembly

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    1 - SOLENOID/PRESSURE SWITCH ASSEMBLY CONNECTOR

17. Disconnect wires from the solenoid/pressure switch assembly (1). See Fig 8
    Fig 9: Locating Crankshaft Position Sensor

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18. Remove the crankshaft position sensor. Refer to REMOVAL .
    Fig 10: Removing Transmission Fill Tube

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    1 - TRANSMISSION

    2 - TRANSMISSION FILL TUBE

    3 - BOLT

19. Remove the bolt (3) holding the transmission fill tube (2) to the transmission (1). See Fig 10.
20. Remove the transmission fill tube (2).
    Fig 11: Transmission Lines

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    1 - TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES

    2 - COOLER LINE FITTINGS

    3 - SUPPORT CLAMPS

21. Disconnect transmission fluid cooler lines (1) at transmission fittings (2) and clips (3). See Fig 11.
22. Disconnect the transmission vent hose from the transmission.
    Fig 12: Removing Transmission Mount Bolts

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23. Support rear of engine with safety stand or jack.
24. Raise transmission slightly with service jack to relieve load on crossmember and supports.
25. Remove bolts (2) securing rear support and cushion (3) to transmission crossmember (1). See Fig 12.
26. Remove bolts attaching crossmember (1) to frame and remove crossmember.
    Fig 13: Removing Transmission to Oil Pan Bolts

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    1 - BOLTS

    2 - ENGINE OIL PAN

    3 - TRANSMISSION

27. Remove the bolts (1) holding the engine oil pan (2) to the transmission (3). See Fig 13.
    Fig 14: Removing Transmission

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    1 - ENGINE

    2 - BOLTS

    3 - TRANSMISSION

28. Remove all remaining bolts (2) holding the engine (1) to the transmission (3). See Fig 14.
29. Carefully work transmission and torque converter assembly rearward off engine block dowels.
30. Hold torque converter in place during transmission removal.
31. Lower transmission and remove assembly from under the vehicle.
32. To remove torque converter, carefully slide torque converter out of the transmission.