Removal and Replacement

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.

2. Remove transmission oil level dipstick Remove upper bolt on dipstick tube.

3. Raise and support vehicle.

4. Disconnect throttle valve cable from retainer.

5. Disconnect transmission cooler lines from transmission.

6. Remove flywheel under cover. Remove three flywheel to converter attaching bolts. It may be necessary to remove catalytic converter support bracket to gain access to bolts. Mark flywheel and converter for reference during installation.

7. Support engine with suitable jack, then disconnect speedometer cable.

8. Disconnect manual shift linkage from transmission.

9. Mark driveshaft and companion flange for reference during installation, then remove driveshaft

10. Remove transmission crossmember to transmission mount bolts. Remove transmission crossmember to frame bolts.

11. Raise transmission with suitable jack and remove crossmember.

12. Lower transmission slightly, then remove transmission to engine mounting bolts.

13. Lower transmission and remove from vehicle. Use caution not to drop torque converter as transmission is being removed. Install suitable converter holding tool to secure converter.

14. Reverse procedure to install.