948TE Automatic Transmission (Service Information): Installation: Diesel
Hoisting and jack lift points provided in this service information are for a complete vehicle. When the transaxle is removed, the center of gravity will shift to the rear of the vehicle, possibly creating an unstable condition. Place safety stands under the rear frame rails behind the rear axle to stabilize the vehicle. Personal injury may result if safety stands are not used.
If installing a new transmission, remove the shipping cap from the vent.
- While guiding the transmission past obstacles, raise the transmission upward until the engine and the transmission are in line.
- Push the bell housing against the engine block until the guide pins engage.
- Install the front engine to transmission bolt (1) hand tight.
- Install the rear engine to transmission bolt (1) hand tight.
- Install the bolts (2) attaching the transmission to engine oil pan hand tight.
- Tighten the installed bolts to SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the left lower load beam. Refer to LOAD BEAM, LOWER, INSTALLATION .
- Install the rear engine mount. Refer to
- Place a wooden block (1) between the load beam and the transmission end cover.
- Engage the quick couplings to hold the cooler lines to the transmission.
CAUTION:
It is essential that correct length bolts be used to attach the converter to the driveplate. Failure to follow this caution may result in transmission damage.
- Through the starter opening, install NEW bolts (1) to hold the flexplate to the torque converter and tighten to SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the starter. Refer to STARTER, INSTALLATION .
- Install the dust cover (1) and tighten bolt (2) to SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the ground cable (1) to the transmission and tighten to SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the left engine mount adapter to the transmission and tighten to SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the left side engine mount. Refer to .
- Install upper bolts to hold the transmission to the engine block and tighten to SPECIFICATIONS .
- Connect the transmission solenoid connector (1).
- Place the shift cable (2) in position on the mount bracket (2).
- Press the shift cable housing (2) into the mount bracket (1) on the transmission.
- Snap the shift cable end (2) in position on the manual lever on the transmission.
- Install the ground cable to the top of the transmission and tighten bolt to SPECIFICATIONS .
- Engage the wire connector (1) into the TCM connector.
- Close the lock on the TCM connector (1).
- If equipped, install the Power Transfer Unit (PTU). Refer to INSTALLATION .
- Install the left and right half shafts. Refer to INSTALLATION or INSTALLATION .
- Install the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) bracket onto engine block and tighten bolts to SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the DPF. Refer to FILTER, DIESEL PARTICULATE, INSTALLATION .
- Install the Charge Air Cooler (CAC) hose.
- Install the battery tray. Refer to TRAY, BATTERY, INSTALLATION .
- Install the belly pan. Refer to BELLY PAN, INSTALLATION .
- Install new rivets at the lower outboard front fascia to right front splash shield.
- Install the left front fender splash shield. Refer to SHIELD, SPLASH, FRONT WHEELHOUSE, INSTALLATION .
- Install the front wheels. Refer to INSTALLATION .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the battery. Refer to BATTERY, INSTALLATION .
- Fill the transmission to the proper level with the specified fluid.
- If transmission is replaced, program the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) into the Transmission Control Module (TCM).NOTE:
Note; only perform the Valve Body Solenoid Learn procedure if the valve body and/or the TCM was replaced during a repair. Do not perform this procedure if the repair did not require the valve body and/or TCM to be replaced. Do not perform this procedure if the transmission is being replaced.
- If valve body or the TCM was replaced, perform Valve Body Solenoid Learn procedure.
- If transmission is replaced or internal repairs were made, perform Transmission Verification Test-948TE. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Road test the vehicle to verify the repair.