AF40-6 - Automatic Transmission

Transmission Replacement

Special Tools

EN-47649 - Engine Support Fixture

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools AF40-6 - Automatic Transmission.

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement Service and Repair.





2. Remove the connector (1) to the transmission control module.

3. Remove the shift lever cable from the selector on the transmission. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement AF40-6 - Automatic Transmission.





4. Remove the upper transmission fasteners (1).

5. Support the engine with EN-47649 - support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture Engine Support Fixture.

6. Remove the exhaust front pipe. Refer to Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LHU) Service and RepairExhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LDK or LHU) Service and Repair.

7. Remove the subframe. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement.

8. Remove the transmission front mount. Refer to Transmission Front Mount Replacement Transmission Front Mount Replacement.

9. Remove the transmission rear mount bracket. Refer to Transmission Rear Mount Replacement Transmission Rear Mount Replacement.

10. Drain the transmission fluid. Refer to Transmission Fluid Level and Condition Check Transmission Fluid Level and Condition Check.

11. Remove the right driveshaft from the intermediate shaft then remove the intermediate shaft. Refer to Intermediate Shaft Replacement Intermediate Shaft Replacement.

12. Remove the left driveshaft from the transmission. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side (GNA) Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side (GNA).

13. Remove the starter motor. Refer to Starter Replacement (LDK Or LHU) Starter Replacement (LDK Or LHU)Starter Replacement (LEA) Starter Replacement (LEA).





14. Remove the fasteners (1) to the converter.





15. Remove the oil cooler hose connection (1) from the transmission.

16. Lower the vehicle.

17. Remove the fasteners to the transmission mount bracket left side. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side.

18. Lower the engine enough to access the transmission.

19. Raise the vehicle.

20. Support the transmission with a suitable transmission jack.





21. Remove the lower transmission fasteners (1).





22. Remove the lower transmission fasteners (1).

23. Separate the transmission from the engine.

24. Secure the torque converter against falling, attach the DT-6388 - holder.

25. Remove the transmission from the transmission jack.

26. Flush and flow test the transmission oil cooler and lines. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Flushing and Flow Test Transmission Fluid Cooler Flushing and Flow Test.

Installation Procedure

1. Place the transmission on the transmission jack.

2. Lubricate the centering pin on the converter and the two guiding sleeves.

3. Remove DT-6388 - holder.

4. Check torque converter position. Refer to Torque Converter Replacement Service and Repair.

5. Attach the transmission to the engine.





Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

6. Install the lower transmission fasteners (1) and tighten to 60 Nm (44 lb ft).





7. Install the lower transmission fasteners (1) and tighten to 60 Nm (44 lb ft).

8. Remove the transmission jack.

9. Lower the vehicle.

10. Raise the engine to the correct level with the engine support fixture.

11. Install the fasteners to the transmission mount bracket left side. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side

12. Remove the engine support fixture.





13. Install the upper transmission fasteners (1) and tighten to 60 Nm (44 lb ft).

14. Install the shift lever cable from the selector on the transmission. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement AF40-6 - Automatic Transmission.

15. Install the connector to the transmission control module.

16. Raise the vehicle.





17. Install the fastener (1) to the converter.

Apply locking agent on the bolts and tighten to 60 Nm (44 lb ft)

18. Install the starter motor. Refer to Starter Replacement (LDK Or LHU) Starter Replacement (LDK Or LHU)Starter Replacement (LEA) Starter Replacement (LEA).





19. Install the oil cooler hose connection (1) to the transmission and tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb in).

20. Install the transmission rear mount bracket. Refer to Transmission Rear Mount Replacement Transmission Rear Mount Replacement.

21. Install the transmission front mount. Refer to Transmission Front Mount Replacement Transmission Front Mount Replacement.

22. Install the intermediate shaft then install the right driveshaft to the intermediate shaft. Refer to Intermediate Shaft Replacement Intermediate Shaft Replacement.

23. Install the left driveshaft to the transmission. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side (GNA) Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side (GNA).

24. Install the subframe. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement.

25. Install the exhaust front pipe. Refer to Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LHU) Service and RepairExhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LDK or LHU) Service and Repair.

26. Lower the vehicle.

27. Install the battery tray and battery. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement Service and Repair.

28. Fill the transmission fluid. Refer to Transmission Fluid Level and Condition Check Transmission Fluid Level and Condition Check.

29. If the transmission is replaced, it is necessary to make an adaption. Refer to Transmission Adaptive Functions Transmission Adaptive Functions and a SPS programming.