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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) .
Fig 1: Removal And Installation Structural Cover
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1 - STRUCTURAL COVER TO ENGINE BOLTS
2 - STRUCTURAL COVER TO TRANSMISSION BOLTS
2 - TRANSMISSION TO STRUCTURAL COVER BOLTS
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle.
  3. Remove the propeller shafts. (Refer to DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/PROPELLER SHAFT/PROPELLER SHAFT - REMOVAL)
  4. Remove the bolts holding the starter motor to the transmission. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/STARTING/STARTER MOTOR - REMOVAL)
  5. Remove the starter from the transmission starter pocket and safely relocate.
  6. Remove the bolts (1, 2, 3) holding the structural cover to the transmission and engine. See Fig 1.
  7. Remove the structural cover from the vehicle.
    Fig 2: Removing/Installing Torque Converter Bolts
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    1 - TRANSMISSION
    2 - DRIVEPLATE
    3 - TORQUE CONVERTER BOLTS
  8. 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.
    Fig 3: Removing/Installing Shift Cable & Bracket
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  9. Disconnect the gearshift cable (3) from the transmission manual valve lever. See Fig 3.
  10. Remove the shift cable (3) from the gearshift cable bracket (4).
    Fig 4: Removing/Installing Wiring Connector Plug
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    1 - PLUG CONNECTOR
    2 - ADAPTER PLUG
  11. Disconnect 13-pin plug connector (1). See Fig 4. Turn bayonet lock of the adapter plug (2) anti-clockwise.
  12. Remove the 13-pin connector (1) from the transmission.
    Fig 5: Transmission Lines
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    1 - TRANSMISSION
    2 - TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES
  13. Disconnect transmission fluid cooler lines (2) at transmission (1). See Fig 5.
  14. Disconnect the transmission vent hose from the transmission.
    Fig 6: Transmission Mounting, Diesel Engine, and Fill Tube
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    1 - TRANSMISSION
    2 - FILL TUBE
    3 - DIPSTICK
    4 - BOLTS
  15. Remove the bolts (4) holding the transmission fill tube (2) to the transmission (1). See Fig 6.
  16. Support rear of engine with safety stand or jack.
  17. Raise transmission slightly with service jack to relieve load on crossmember and supports.
  18. Remove bolts securing rear support and cushion to transmission crossmember.
  19. Remove bolts attaching crossmember to frame and remove crossmember.
    Fig 7: Removing/Installing Transmission to Engine Bolts
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    1 - ENGINE
    2 - TRANSMISSION
    3 - BOLTS
    4 - WIRING HARNESS CLIPS
  20. 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.
  21. Carefully work transmission and torque converter assembly rearward off engine block dowels.
  22. Hold torque converter in place during transmission removal.
  23. Lower transmission and remove assembly from under the vehicle.
  24. To remove torque converter, carefully slide torque converter out of the transmission.