Installation Note

CAUTION:

Make sure the parking lever actuating rod is correctly seated into the case parking rod guide cup. Verify that the output shaft is locked in the PARK position.

Align the flats of the manual valve inner lever with the flats on the manual control lever shaft. Install the manual valve inner lever and parking lever actuating rod onto the manual control lever shaft.

Fig 1: Installing Manual Valve Inner Lever & Parking Lever Actuating Rod
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CAUTION:
- Do not bend the manual valve inner lever pin.
Install the manual valve inner lever nut.

Fig 2: Installing Manual Valve Inner Lever Nut
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Install new extension housing gasket and install the extension housing. See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING AND GASKET REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
If equipped, install the transfer case; see TRANSFER CASE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
NOTE:
- Align the drive shaft with the marks made during removal to ensure correct balance.
Install the rear propeller shaft bolts; see PROPELLER SHAFT REAR (4X2) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION or PROPELLER SHAFT REAR (4X4) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .

Fig 3: Installing Rear Propeller Shaft Bolts
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NOTE:
- Make sure the tab is in the lock position.
  Install new O-rings on the transmission case (16 pin) electrical connector.
Install the transmission case (16 pin) electrical connector.
- Lubricate the transmission case (16 pin) electrical connector O-rings with petroleum jelly.
Fig 4: Lubricating Transmission Case Electrical Connector O-Rings With Petroleum Jelly
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CAUTION:
- Align the slot on the TSS sensor electrical connector with the slot in the 16 pin case connector.
Press the transmission case (16 pin) electrical connector through the case until a click is heard.

Fig 5: Pressing Transmission Case Electrical Connector Through Case
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Install the TSS sensor wire.
1. Install the TSS sensor wire into (16 pin) electrical connector.
2. Install the TSS sensor wire into locator.
Fig 6: Installing TSS Sensor Wire
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CAUTION:
- Do not overstretch the retaining spring.
Install the transmission case (16 pin) electrical connector retaining spring.

Fig 7: Installing Transmission Case Electrical Connector Retaining Spring
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Install the EPC, CCS/SS4, and SS2 solenoids.

Fig 8: Installing EPC, CCS/SS4, & SS2 Solenoids
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CAUTION:
- The solenoid clamp must be installed in the TCC and EPC solenoid grooves, shift solenoid pockets and the No. 204 plug.
Install the solenoid clamp.
1. Position the solenoid clamp on the main control valve body.
2. Install the solenoid clamp bolts.
Fig 9: Installing Solenoid Clamp
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Connect the TCC, CCS/SS4, SS2, and EPC solenoid electrical connectors.

Fig 10: Connecting TCC, CCS/SS4, SS2, & EPC Solenoid Electrical Connectors
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CAUTION:
- Excessive pressure may break the retaining pins.
Install the wire loom guide and protector.
- Align the retaining pins to the holes in the solenoid clamps and gently press in the wire loom guide and protector.
Fig 11: Installing Wire Loom Guide & Protector
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Install the oil strainer and a new oil pan gasket; see AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN (GASKET AND OIL STRAINER) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
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 transmission to proper fluid level and check for proper transmission operation.
- Use equivalent.