Installation Procedure
- Raise the transmission using the transmission jack.
- Place the fuel line retainers on top of the transmission.
- Install the transmission to the engine.
- Install the transmission to engine bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the transmission to engine bolts to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).
- Install the bolt, the washer and the nut securing the wiring harness ground wires to the engine block.
Tighten: Tighten the ground wire nut and bolt to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).
- Install the wiring harness to the front crossmember.
- Install the clutch housing cover to the transmission.
- Install the clutch housing cover bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the clutch housing cover bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Install the transmission support. Refer to Transmission Support Replacement (4WD, ZR2) or Transmission Support Replacement (RWD) in Frame and Underbody.
- Remove the transmission jack from the transmission.
- Install the hydraulic clutch line to the concentric slave cylinder quick connect.
- Install the transfer case if equipped. Refer to Transfer Case Shield Replacement in Transfer Case.
- Install the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement (Utility 4.3L) in Engine Exhaust.
- Install the wiring harness retainers to the right side of the transmission.
- Connect the back up switch electrical connector.
- Connect the vehicle speed sensor electrical connector.
- Install the propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement - One Piece or Propeller Shaft Replacement - Two Piece in Propeller Shaft.
- Fill the transmission fluid. Refer to Fluid Replacement .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the shift tower. Refer to Shift Tower Replacement .
- Bleed the clutch system. Refer to Hydraulic Clutch Bleeding in Clutch.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.