Automatic Transmission: Removal
- Disconnect fan shroud and transmission fill tube upper bracket. Raise and support vehicle. Remove converter inspection cover and fill tube. Remove starter.
- Mark drive shafts for reassembly. Disconnect drive shafts at transfer case. On V8 models, disconnect exhaust pipes from exhaust manifolds. Drain transfer case lubricant. Disconnect speedometer cable from transmission.
- Disconnect all shift and throttle linkages and wiring from transmission and transfer case. Mark torque converter drive plate and torque converter for reassembly reference. Remove torque converter-to-drive plate bolts.
- Support transmission/transfer case assembly with jack and secure with chain. Remove rear transmission crossmember. Lower transmission enough to disconnect cooler lines at transmission. Remove transmission-to-engine retaining bolts. Remove transmission and transfer case. Hold torque converter in position while removing transmission assembly.