Service Information: Removal
NOTE:
If the transmission is being reconditioned (clutch/seal replacement) or replaced, it is necessary to perform the TCM Adaptation Procedure using the scan tool (Refer to ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES/TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
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| 1 - STRUCTURAL COVER TO ENGINE BOLTS |
| 2 - STRUCTURAL COVER TO TRANSMISSION BOLTS |
| 2 - TRANSMISSION TO STRUCTURAL COVER BOLTS |
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Remove the propeller shafts. (Refer to DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/PROPELLER SHAFT/PROPELLER SHAFT - REMOVAL)
- Remove the bolts holding the starter motor to the transmission. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/STARTING/STARTER MOTOR - REMOVAL)
- Remove the starter from the transmission starter pocket and safely relocate.
- Remove the bolts (1, 2, 3) holding the structural cover to the transmission and engine. See Fig 1.
- Remove the structural cover from the vehicle.
1 - TRANSMISSION 2 - DRIVEPLATE 3 - TORQUE CONVERTER BOLTS - Rotate crankshaft in clockwise direction until converter bolts (3) are accessible. Then remove bolts (3) one at a time. Rotate crankshaft with socket wrench on dampener bolt. See Fig 2.
- Disconnect the gearshift cable (3) from the transmission manual valve lever. See Fig 3.
- Remove the shift cable (3) from the gearshift cable bracket (4).
1 - PLUG CONNECTOR 2 - ADAPTER PLUG - Disconnect 13-pin plug connector (1). See Fig 4. Turn bayonet lock of the adapter plug (2) anti-clockwise.
- Remove the 13-pin connector (1) from the transmission.
1 - TRANSMISSION 2 - TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES - Disconnect transmission fluid cooler lines (2) at transmission (1). See Fig 5.
- Disconnect the transmission vent hose from the transmission.
1 - TRANSMISSION 2 - FILL TUBE 3 - DIPSTICK 4 - BOLTS - Remove the bolts (4) holding the transmission fill tube (2) to the transmission (1). See Fig 6.
- Support rear of engine with safety stand or jack.
- Raise transmission slightly with service jack to relieve load on crossmember and supports.
- Remove bolts securing rear support and cushion to transmission crossmember.
- Remove bolts attaching crossmember to frame and remove crossmember.
1 - ENGINE 2 - TRANSMISSION 3 - BOLTS 4 - WIRING HARNESS CLIPS - Remove all remaining bolts (3) holding the engine (1) to the transmission (2). Note the location of any wiring harness clips (4). See Fig 7.
- Carefully work transmission and torque converter assembly rearward off engine block dowels.
- Hold torque converter in place during transmission removal.
- Lower transmission and remove assembly from under the vehicle.
- To remove torque converter, carefully slide torque converter out of the transmission.