Installation Note

On 4x4 models install the vent tube assembly.
WARNING:
- Secure the transmission to the transmission jack with a safety chain.
Raise and position the transmission.
Remove the SST or equivalent.

Fig 1: Removing SSTs
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NOTE:
- Align the flexplate to converter marks made at removal.
Install six transmission to engine bolts.

Fig 2: Installing Six Transmission To Engine Bolts
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Install the upper fluid filler tube and bracket bolt.
1. Install the upper filler tube.
2. Install the bracket bolt.
Fig 3: Installing Upper Fluid Filler Tube & Bracket Bolt
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Install the lower transmission to engine screws.

Fig 4: Installing Lower Transmission To Engine Screws
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Install the HO2S connector bracket.

Fig 5: Installing Rear Engine Cover Plate
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Install the rear engine cover plate.
If equipped, install the transfer case; see TRANSFER CASE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
Install the catalytic converter assembly; see THREE-WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 2.3L for 2.3L engine or THREE-WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 3.0L for 3.0L engine or THREE-WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 4.0L for 4.0L engine.
Install the (RH) transmission mount bolts.
1. Reposition the exhaust bracket.
2. Install the bolts.
Fig 6: Installing Bolts
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Install the crossmember.
1. Position the crossmember.
2. Install the eight crossmember bolts (four each side).
Fig 7: Installing Crossmember
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Install the transmission mount into the crossmember and tighten the transmission mount nuts.

Fig 8: Installing Transmission Mount Into Crossmember
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Remove the jack.
CAUTION:
- Use care not to bend or otherwise damage the cooler lines.
Install the transmission cooler lines.

Fig 9: Installing Transmission Cooler Lines
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Install the four torque converter to flywheel nuts.
1. Rotate the crankshaft as needed to gain access to all the flywheel nuts.
Fig 10: Installing Four Torque Converter To Flywheel Nuts
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Install the starter motor; under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION see STARTER MOTOR -- 2.3L , STARTER MOTOR -- 3.0L or STARTER MOTOR -- 4.0L .
Install the transmission wiring harnesses.
1. Connect the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) connector.
2. Connect the digital transmission range (TR) sensor connector.
3. Connect the transmission connector.
Fig 11: Installing Transmission Wiring Harnesses
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Install the shift cable.
1. Connect the shift cable to manual control lever.
2. Connect the shift cable to the bracket.
Fig 12: Installing Shift Cable
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NOTE:
- Align the propeller shaft yoke and the axle shaft marks made at removal to maintain driveline balance.
Align and install the rear propeller shaft; see PROPELLER SHAFT REAR (4X2) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION or PROPELLER SHAFT REAR (4X4) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .

Fig 13: Aligning & Installing Rear Propeller Shaft
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Lower the vehicle.
NOTE:
- When the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms can occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The customer needs to be notified that they may experience slightly different upshifts either soft or firm and this is a temporary condition and will eventually return to normal operating condition.
Connect the negative battery cable.
Fill the transmission with fluid and inspect for proper operation.